Question Building Work on the Roots Hall Site

[Westcliff Shrimper]

As you look at the East Stand, on the left there is a plot of land that started to be developed last year (or was it 2022) as part of the development under Ratty; today I walked past it on my way to the Club Shop and saw that after ages of nothing happening, there seemed to be some works going on.

Does anyone know what is going to be built here and is it part of the "Roots Hall Limited" property that is going to be transferred to "POSU Limited" under the new consortium.

Photos in case I haven't described the location properly.

 

[Shrimper]

Have they found the Warchest?

 

[Richard Hearn]

I have it on very good and reliable authority that, as part of the deal with the consortium, this is to be the site of Ron Martin's mausoleum.

It will be constructed entirely in ivory-white marble and rival the Taj Mahal in its grandeur.

 

[Smiffy]

Just discussing this on another thread...

Unless I am going mad (very possible) I am sure I saw a planning application for this plot from a private developer, detailing proposals for some flats. It certainly wasn't Ron or any of the Consortium behind it.

25-27 Roots Hall Avenue I think it is (marked in yellow below) that has planning granted for these flats. That was granted back in 2021 though and nothing major has happened since (until now) so perhaps there's an opportunity for the Consortium to do a deal on this parcel of land, which is the closest piece to the South East corner of the stadium and I imagine would be very useful to have in our control as part of POSU.

Perhaps the Consortium have already done a deal?... That or the developer behind the plans is now finally pressing ahead with the flats build, which would be a shame and what would of been a very useful (especially in terms of an East stand rebuild) bit of land for the club, gobbled up.

 

[TJC]

Just discussing this on another thread...

Unless I am going mad (very possible) I am sure I saw a planning application for this plot from a private developer, detailing proposals for some flats. It certainly wasn't Ron or any of the Consortium behind it.

25-27 Roots Hall Avenue I think it is (marked in yellow below) that has planning granted for these flats. That was granted back in 2021 though and nothing major has happened since (until now) so perhaps there's an opportunity for the Consortium to do a deal on this parcel of land, which is the closest piece to the South East corner of the stadium and I imagine would be very useful to have in our control as part of POSU.

Perhaps the Consortium have already done a deal?... That or the developer behind the plans is now finally pressing ahead with the flats build, which would be a shame and what would of been a very useful (especially in terms of an East stand rebuild) bit of land for the club, gobbled up.

See http://powerhausconsultancy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Roots-Hall-Public-Consultation.pdf
Might be out of date, but suggests planning permission for 3 storey residential building. Interesting boundary document though

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

It's going to be some flats very much in the uninspired flats built on the South Bank. It's a private firm called ICON Range based in Stanford le Hope. They were late in paying their Community Infrastructure Levy and the council sent them a demand plus interest. Looks like they are finally putting spades in the ground. A picture of the flats is on their website.

 

[Shrimper]

It's going to be some flats very much in the uninspired flats built on the South Bank. It's a private firm called ICON Range based in Stanford le Hope. They were late in paying their Community Infrastructure Levy and the council sent them a demand plus interest. Looks like they are finally putting spades in the ground. A picture of the flats is on their website.

Lets hope the occupants don't moan about being next to a Football Ground like that moron

 

[Smiffy]

See http://powerhausconsultancy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Roots-Hall-Public-Consultation.pdf
Might be out of date, but suggests planning permission for 3 storey residential building. Interesting boundary document though

Thanks. So a 3 story block of flats and nothing to do with the club. What a missed opportunity.

 

[Firestorm]

It's going to be some flats very much in the uninspired flats built on the South Bank. It's a private firm called ICON Range based in Stanford le Hope. They were late in paying their Community Infrastructure Levy and the council sent them a demand plus interest. Looks like they are finally putting spades in the ground. A picture of the flats is on their website.

As per any property firm there is a mass of associated companies with Icon Range , the one called Icon Range Roots ltd looks interesting

 

[Firestorm]

Yep here it is in Icon Roots

 

[Smiffy]

As per any property firm there is a mass of associated companies with Icon Range , the one called Icon Range Roots ltd looks interesting

Interesting that Homes England are involved and have a charge.

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

It will be a bit of a bummer if all the residents of this new cell-block-to-be start objecting to every planning application that Tom puts in going forward.

 

[jnl]

Thanks. So a 3 story block of flats and nothing to do with the club. What a missed opportunity.

Boxing us in some more. It's almost as if a soon to be previous owner wanted to make staying at Roots Hall virtually unviable.

 

[Firestorm]

so they borrowed the money from Homes England earlier this month to start the work

Having bought the property in 2017 for 495K

 

[Smiffy]

I hope these new tenants of 25-27 Roots Hall Ave, are prepared for a giant two tier East Stand outside their bedroom window in 5 years...

Don't want another gooner kicking up a fuss in the Sun again - https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/23207016/southend-united-football-stadium-pitch-league-noise/

 

[Firestorm]

Planning

https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/documents/s16576/Proposed%20north%20and%20west%20elevations.pdf

 

[Cricko]

There is going to be absolutely beautiful views from all sides of those flats.

 

[Cricko]

Planning

https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/documents/s16576/Proposed%20north%20and%20west%20elevations.pdf

Haha, i noticed the convertable Porche in the pic.

 

[Firestorm]

Hair & sons had it up for Auction in 2020 with a comment that the adjacent football ground is subject to relocation and redevelopment

 

[Firestorm]