Question Stadium update please!

[GNH]

He's even bought 121 trees which are currently growing ready for the walkway area!

 

[RomfordB92]

So this could actually be a goer this time around then? Be interesting to see developments before Xmas if any. 2020 season is very soon for a complete new build.

 

[wildheart]

Fingers crossed that the project gets given the Green light by the Planners, if its them that is holding it up? We move or die IMHO

 

[kaymac]

Did SBC really need to waste money on their so-called 'independent' (as if !) survey by Boyers just to reconfirm the problems facing the town-centre with lack of investment ? It's been going on for years, everyone knew that. Trying to then use the report as some of argument against Fossetts is ludicrous.

 

[Jai]

Southend High Street is hardly alone in its struggles and High Streets in general are not dying because of out-of-town developments. They are dying because of a myriad of factors including traffic issues, online shopping, expensive parking and a large number of retailers going to the wall. The High Street is very much a 20th century concept and it should not be standing in the way of the town's progress.

 

[Maidstone Shrimper]

Last night Ron said the council were being very supportive. He attributed the time it's taking them to the council trying to ensure that there were no grounds for the application being referred to the Secretary of State. He said he would prefer a few months delay before the council decision rather than a far longer (and presumably more expensive) delay after the decision. Here's hoping that how it works out.

 

[Jai]

Surely, given the Secretary of State has already passed a similar application (albeit smaller) once, they wouldn't call it in again?

Mind you, nothing would surprise me as far as FF is concerned.

 

[Tommy2holes]

When will know if this is being discussed before Xmas?

 

[The Big Dady]

When will know if this is being discussed before Xmas?

Next and final meeting of 2018 on Weds 12th December, list of items on agenda published one week before that on Weds 5th December.

First meeting of 2019 Weds 9th January.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Some new documents on the council portal - design docs. Look pretty good

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

Any chance of a link SS?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Stadium Planning Application - Council Portal

See above - the documents can be accessed by clicking the 'documents' tab and then clicking 'view associated documents'

 

[The Big Dady]

Some new documents on the council portal - design docs. Look pretty good

They all look like the final plans for the residential blocks.

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

Stadium Planning Application - Council Portal

See above - the documents can be accessed by clicking the 'documents' tab and then clicking 'view associated documents'

Thanks mate

 

[danbowen]

What time do the council release the details of next weeks meeting? Really hoping it is on there and they pull their finger out to approve it! It’s an absoluthe joke that they don’t support the club wanting to progress as it could really improve the towns name!

 

[Firestorm]

Apparently, according to Twitter, its mot in next weeks meeting

Is that down to SBC delaying it or Ron ? I fear it will all go pear shaped it Seaway gets its planning in first ?
Could RM be doing this so he can blame the council when he pulls out ? I don't think so, then is the council delaying because they prefer Seaway ?

 

[The Big Dady]

Confirmed not down to be discussed at meeting on the 12th December 2018

https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=135&MId=3118&Ver=4

Next meeting 9th January 2019.

 

[Mr Plow]

I'd assume they want some extra time to review the (hopefully) final documents that were only uploaded recently.

 

[HypoTypo]

I'd assume they want some extra time to review the (hopefully) final documents that were only uploaded recently.

No the council would have reviewed these before they uploaded them to the website. The application is now waiting an outcome of discussion in meeting as in @The Big Dady's post above.

Most likely Jan or Feb now

 

[rigsby]

Apparently, according to Twitter, its mot in next weeks meeting

Is that down to SBC delaying it or Ron ? I fear it will all go pear shaped it Seaway gets its planning in first ?
Could RM be doing this so he can blame the council when he pulls out ? I don't think so, then is the council delaying because they prefer Seaway ?

Ron certainly won’t be pulling out. He says it’s more important to make sure every thing is in place and there is no reason it could be refused.

Whilst the date is important, apparently it’s not top of the list.

Does beg the question. Why for a project this big can’t they have a separate meeting when the time is right. Rather than say second on the list behind Mrs Smiths single story kitchen extension.