Decision on Bristol Rovers' stadium delayed for the third time
Bristol Rovers face more of a wait after a decision over the final barrier to the club building a new stadium was delayed - for the third time.
As reported in The Post the club is planning to push ahead with plans for a new stadium after Sainsbury’s was granted permission to build a supermarket at the club’s current ground.
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What the new Bristol Rovers stadium at UWE could look like
The only thing that could still stop or delay the scheme would be if it was “called in” by the Eric Pickles – the minister for Communities and Local Government.
Bristol Rovers were expecting to hear last month on whether the planning application will get the go-ahead from Mr Pickles but the decision was delayed twice.
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They expected a decision today - but it has been delayed once again.
Despite the delay the club is still confident that the scheme will be backed by Mr Pickles.
Bristol City Council has voted to allow the redevelopment of the Memorial Stadium in Horfield which in turn paves the way for the club to build a new £40 million stadium at Stoke Gifford.
Work is expected to start on the new home for the club in the summer and the new stadium will be ready in time for the 2015/16 season.
The new 21,700-seat stadium, which will be built on land owned by the University of the West of England, was given planning permission last year by South Gloucestershire councillors.
The club needs the money from the sale of the current ground to the supermarket chain in order to help fund the cost of the new stadium.
Tricia Thorpe, from Traders And Residents Against Sainsbury’s Horfield (Trash), have said the new store would lead to shop closures, unemployment, loss of consumer choice and “the devastation of a high street that is known across the country for its charm and variety of independent shops”.
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by THEIRONS
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 12:44PM
“IT--- will get the permission needed and in to your new home at the UWE you go. so enjoy when it happens. Now I must be off as your self appointed leader does not wish contributors with a red leaning as we are horrible.”
by JoeFrankie
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 8:58AM
“@AnotherOther,
I'm pretty sure the UWE and Sainsburys deals will be approved, but even if they aren't, it wouldn't be a disaster. Planning permission has already been granted for the Memorial Ground redevelopment so we can crack on with that. Plan B already in place. Not too many times we Rovers fans have been able to say that.......
And don't forget, Ashton Gate will be the 'Rugby Ground' in 18 months.”
by chinesegas
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 6:55AM
“greeners you are a total sad case , i pity you ,you live to thrive on other peoples miss fortunes , well i hope you get ur wishes , you know what they say be carefull what you wish for . well i sincerly hope you get your stadium , it will be good for the whole of bristol .”
by matic_113
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 10:10PM
“fatty pickles opposing a food store - i think not”
by BS15GASLOYAL
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 9:38PM
“oh well looks like theres still going to be two teams in bristol then suppose we will have to settle for the mem being revamped nothing gained nothing lost”
by manchestergas
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 8:49PM
“chill people
and please go away you horrible city fans.
it will be agreed.”
by gasincider
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 6:44PM
“What i find funny is comments like 'now you know how we feel'.
Hey junior, we've been waiting 27 years.”
by gasincider
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 6:43PM
“The reason the decision is held up is because there are two other MASSIVE planning applications being decided before ours is dealt with.
Have patience, it will be approved.”
by greeners29
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 5:51PM
“Ha ha ha. At least you are getting an idea of how we have felt now. The difference is if we lose the Vale we get a cracking AG, if you lose UWE you stay at the rugby ground.”
by old blue
Tuesday, March 05 2013, 5:27PM
“What foot would that be, AnotherOther?
I don't think that anyone could compare BRFC present position, regarding awaiting PP for Sainsbury's, to BCFC dire predicament regarding Ashton Vale/Ashton Gate and which way Steve Lansdown will jump regarding BCFC, Bristol RFU and his many other sporting interests in the area.
But many thanks for your interest anyway.”