Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:53 pm  

Sandal Cat wrote:

No. There is a 28 day period for legal challenge and Government Office have to decide if it should go to Public Inquiry. Also the matter of the Highways Agency Article 14 Notice has to be dealt with and the Developer now needs to apply for Detailed Consent for the Stadium and infrastructure.

The Developer will deal with the HA's concerns and I cannot see a Public Inquiry being called. The Planning decision was unanimous and the objectors have been led by a NIMBY who appears to have little credibility. It will in my opinion it will be passed back to Wakefield MDC who will rubber stamp it.

If YorkCourt submit a detailed application at the end of November we could have consent early in the new year and start building straight away with completion in time for the start of the 2012 SL season.

Great day for the Club and we can now start to build and look forward.

A big thank you to TRB, SWAG and all involved and not forgetting Ted Richardson who never gave up after Thornes Park collapsed.

Again a big thank you from Sandal Cat to all concerned, you have made my day - I'll have to celebrate with a few tonight.

I thought construction was going to take 18 months?
It's great news today, a tribute to everyone involved
I really can't see us opening the new stadium early 2012 though!! Here's hoping!

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:56 pm  

great news not spending my time rubbing cas's nose's in it cause i hope were both in superleague cant stand the club but love derby days

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:00 pm  

I was lucky enough to be at the meeting and kept having to smile as all the councillors questions were very awkward for the NIMBY speakers (the ones that turned up that is ) They were made to look quite foolish on several occasions.

The lady from Methley Residents Association was asked how long she had lived in her house - when she said 10 years the councillor said (words to the effect of) 'Ah you may not know then that there was a dirty great pit on the site which was in operation 24 hours a day with coal wagons and trucks up and down Newmarket Lane all day long'

She then said that the area had been reclaimed and designated as a leisure amenity for residents - this was corrected by a councillor in that no such designation occurred .. and referred to gypsies/travellers who had regularly set up camp there.

I thought all our speakers were excellent ... and Clive Hudson gave an absolutely fantastic passionate speech.

A big well done to everyone - today is the 1st day of the rest of our lives

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:05 pm  

many thanks not just from me but also my kids who i think will benefit from this development. The city needed this and hopefully now it can be delivered.

Excellent news, i am made up especially for those who have invested such effort into getting this far.

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:08 pm  

It was actually quite a thrill to be there; the turn-out was great, got lots of attention from the local office workers and even the County Hall staff came out for a look. Passing motorists were honking to show their suppport and at one point, plod turned up in numbers (the numbers 1 and 2).




TRB for Mayor!

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:09 pm  

sandcat20 wrote:

Just want to add my congratulations and the heartfealt thanks that comes with 50+ years of supporting Trinity goes to SWAG and TRB and all the others - it makes my paltry letter writing to councillors etc. seems pretty small beer. The effort and time they invested must have been huge and probably took over their lives at times.

I vote for at least a plaque at the main entrance to recognise the efforts of those without whom nothing would be happening - and I'll contribute to its cost!!!!

Hey, that paltry letter was part of a fantastic effort.

Whilst it pales compared to the efforts of SWAG members, you’ve done your bit.

All who took the time to submit letters & lobbied the Councillors should feel their efforts have been a big help to club, we undoubtedly love.

Well done to all, The Club, The Developer, The Trust & SWAG, who lets not forget, spend many hours working for free.

Thanks to I.A also, I’m sure his input has been a great help,

But finally to Phil, I know it’s still a long road, but, your efforts have been outstanding, many thanks.

Enjoy tonight folks, I know I will .

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:11 pm  

Couldn't make it today but very pleased with the result

It might have been mentioned but wondered if anyone who was there knows if the Section 106 (Contract to build stadium before any buildings are brought into use.) was agreed?

One of the best days for Wakey in recent memory!!!

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:17 pm  

well done! i remember the trauma we went through with our ground 6 years ago, it's a nice feeling when it all comes together

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:27 pm  

Wakefield No 1 wrote:

I thought construction was going to take 18 months?
It's great news today, a tribute to everyone involved
I really can't see us opening the new stadium early 2012 though!! Here's hoping!

I thought it had been said that construction of the Stadium would be a little under a year. In any event construction should be underway when the next round of franchises are being considered which should assist us.

Re: Planning Approved!!!!!!!!!! : Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:31 pm  

If anyones interested Sir Phil's having a drink to celebrate and in true fashion he's not put his hand in is pocket, not that its unsual but today he deserves it.


Thanks from my familly to ALL swag members and ALL those who have made this day possible.