New documentation has been submitted to Harrow Borough Council over the development of Barnet FC's stadium at The Hive.

The new design and access statement for the ground was given to Harrow Borough Council last week setting out details of amendments to the club's plans.

The changes are in two phases, with phase one including the internal and external alterations to the east stand, including a reduction in the number of seats and the removal of the upper tier seats.

There is also an increase in height, depth and capacity of west stand, including camera position, an increase in the height of floodlights and re-siting of southern floodlights.

Phase two includes plans to replace the north stand with a seated stand and an extension to the rear of the west stand to provide indoor spectator space.

The council’s director for planning Stephen Kelly said: “The document updated an earlier version that was part of the planning application for new stands and floodlights which was submitted earlier this year.

“The document provides additional information on the impact of the proposals following questions from officers and the local community.

“The application is expected to be heard at a proposed meeting of the planning committee scheduled for August 1.”

The amendments and alterations will not increase the capacity of the stadium, which was previously approved at 5,176.

The statement says: “These changes are made and improvement to the operation and health and safety of the stadium.

“There are also design changes that improve the impact of noise and lighting glare to the residents.”

The statement explains how the increase in the height of floodlights will reduce glare and light pollution to neighbours.

It also says the increase in size of the west stand and north stand will reduce crowd noise escaping from the ground.

In the conclusion, it said: “The design and access statement demonstrates that the proposed changes are essential to meet the current health and safety and FA requirements for a 5,176 capacity stadium, representing minimal additional impact in terms of layout and scale necessary for the successful operation of the site.

“These changes result in improvements to the noise and lighting spillage from the site.”