i just hope batman doesnt show

I think we've almost reached the end of the negotiations as far as ecological impacts go. And subject to conditions we should be home and dry. If Natural England and Yorkshire Ecology are satisfied that should be enough for the SoS & his officials to go on.



The ecological impact was a major card for NIMBY groups. Well as I said subject to conditions we should be able to reach a resolution.



Traffic and road capabilities were also a card used & proved to be a sticking point in early Oct 2010, after consultation & subject to conditions we reached a new travel plan- which caused to holding order. So again on this front things look ok/resolved.



The common factor in all of this was the fact that "sticky issues" were overcome subject to conditions- which is the point of the consultation/planning process- A fact I think the NIMBY's misses badly.

Rather than try and get an improved deal they went all out and screamed for nothing. Missing the opportunity to get the best deal possible for them. Call it lack of communication skills, call it lack of foresight- I just think they've missed the best chance they had.

Might be stating the obvious but is it wise to wait until January and potentially the worst of the winter weather before we start any work,just a thought ?

I don't think we have an option.

Some of the work requires planning permission, which as we know can take at least 3 months.

From what we have been told by the club the council look favorably on the temporary improvements & worked hard with the club on this aspect during the franchise application. The WMDC know how important this is to us & how important it was in order to get a license. IMO this application will be as straight forward as you could hope for with the planning system (at present- hence the need for reformation).



The last update said they were working out the final details with SKY, I'm sure as soon as that's done AG will fire off the application & then it's in the public domain & we can track it like Newmarket.



But as I said previously; the sooner we're out the better.

The last I heard is the planning application is in but it will not be validated until the ownership of the land is verified. [iErect temporary stand covers to north and west terraces, permission sought for a period of two years Ref. No: 11/01848/FUL | Status: Application Invalid[/i m.rlfans.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... #p16468481 That was over two weeks ago now and the planning application still has not been validated.

The last I heard is the planning application is in but it will not be validated until the ownership of the land is verified. [iErect temporary stand covers to north and west terraces, permission sought for a period of two years Ref. No: 11/01848/FUL | Status: Application Invalid[/i m.rlfans.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... #p16468481 That was over two weeks ago now and the planning application still has not been validated.

Glover on twitter has been asked a few times over the past few week about when the ground improvements are due to start, and to my knowledge on each occasion didnt give any kind of answer.....

Just seen a response on Twitter saying the application should be in this week.

When I joined the 1863 club I spoke to a guy on the phone at the club who told me no planning permission was needed at all because the stands were only temporary. if they we're to be there longer than 2 years then they would have to apply.

AFAIK according to the law It's 28 days! - Not 2 years

Does the law say erected for 28 days or in use for 28 days, ie 13 home games equals 13 days, that sort of thing?

28 consecutive days AFAIK.

There is now a run down of the how the inquiry will pan out on the council website...