Plans lodged for former Derby County training ground

Plans have been announced to convert Derby County's long‑unused training ground into two cricket squares, with Rolls-Royce Submarines submitting a planning application to Derby City Council to establish two cricket squares at the former Ramarena training ground at Raynesway, enabling the relocation of Alvaston and Boulton Cricket Club. The site, unused since Derby County moved more than 23 years ago, has suffered anti-social behavior and fires, while officials say the redevelopment would deliver modern facilities and significant economic benefits linked to Rolls‑Royce's Raynesway expansion. Planning documents emphasise that relocating the cricket club is essential to unlock wider redevelopment, with proponents arguing the project will generate jobs, strengthen local supply chains, and attract investment in a nationally important defence project. The Local Democracy Reporting Service notes the last use of the site by Derby County was over two decades ago, underscoring the scale of change envisioned by the council.