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I see the objections are from the developer who feels that they will have issues selling more houses next to the stadium.  The comments about the removal of  the "so called buffer" of light industrial units to act as a noise suppressor is a strange argument as a request for a change to build more houses instead of the original proposed units was made over a year ago by,  the developer or Stadia UK. 

The issue of any new or use of the current stadium will be a good point to bring up at the fans forum

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4 minutes ago, A ORLOV said:

I see the objections are from the developer who feels that they will have issues selling more houses next to the stadium.  The comments about the removal of  the "so called buffer" of light industrial units to act as a noise suppressor is a strange argument as a request for a change to build more houses instead of the original proposed units was made over a year ago by,  I believe,  the developer. 

The issue of any new or use of the current stadium will be a good point to bring up at the fans forum

 

Is there a link to these objections anywhere? I've always been relatively positive about this happening, but once the developers start objecting then the slope gets more slippery. At the moment, literature online makes it clear that the stadium is right next door and lists it as a local amenity.

One thing, I think, that Swindon have in their favour over clubs like Reading and Coventry is an enthusiastic and determined promotion, plus a lot of backing from the local government. If this does fall through I feel that there will, eventually, be another track built somewhere. I do wonder if they shouldn't be looking at options down that route anyway just in case.

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3 minutes ago, Grachan said:

 

Is there a link to these objections anywhere? I've always been relatively positive about this happening, but once the developers start objecting then the slope gets more slippery. At the moment, literature online makes it clear that the stadium is right next door and lists it as a local amenity.

One thing, I think, that Swindon have in their favour over clubs like Reading and Coventry is an enthusiastic and determined promotion, plus a lot of backing from the local government. If this does fall through I feel that there will, eventually, be another track built somewhere. I do wonder if they shouldn't be looking at options down that route anyway just in case.

A few posts back on this page is the link to the planning details etc where the objections are. 

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27 minutes ago, A ORLOV said:

A few posts back on this page is the link to the planning details etc where the objections are. 

Thanks. Yes, I think this is going to cause a major problem.

http://pa1.swindon.gov.uk/publicaccess/files/DE47D3810B3EB1575DE713CC93B288A5/pdf/S_RES_18_0027-BARRATT_HOMES-653036.pdf

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1 hour ago, Grachan said:

 

Is there a link to these objections anywhere? I've always been relatively positive about this happening, but once the developers start objecting then the slope gets more slippery. At the moment, literature online makes it clear that the stadium is right next door and lists it as a local amenity.

One thing, I think, that Swindon have in their favour over clubs like Reading and Coventry is an enthusiastic and determined promotion, plus a lot of backing from the local government. If this does fall through I feel that there will, eventually, be another track built somewhere. I do wonder if they shouldn't be looking at options down that route anyway just in case.

I really don’t think we’ve ever been on the slope. IMO we’ve been in the mire since day one.

I’ve got the feeling that Osbourne, the developers and the council have been in cahoots all along.

Complaints about a stadium already there when you move to the area can/should be dismissed easily. Buying a property with the good faith that the stadium will be moved and separated from the houses accordingly, though, only for those plans to change and the stadium to stay exactly where it is now, adds much more weight to the objections.

I can’t really see where you could locate a new track where someone isn’t going to object.

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16 hours ago, RobMcCaffery said:

Does anyone remember the sales slogan (strapline) for the film "he Sting" was "The con is on". Just a random thought............honestly!

I wonder if it's worth going to a show home there, ask to look round then complain that there's a motor sport stadium on the doorstep and see whether you get told "Don't worry, it won't be around much longer". 

 

The original poster for the 1973 film "The Sting" reads: "...all it takes is a little Confidence." 

Image result for the sting 1973 movie poster

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I can only hope that the Swindon Speedway Promotion have alternative plans for a new stadium site as I fear that the stadium as it is now is doomed. Having read the objections raised by Barrett Homes, it is clear that their solicitors have done their homework. They have not only raised objection to the speedway but also to the greyhound racing and car parking & noise emanating from all 3 due to the revised plans. They have made it clear that if the Borough Council do not take steps to alleviate these problems, that both present residents & future residents will have cause to take action against the stadium. It is my opinion that Stadium UK knew what they were doing all along. They changed the stadium location allegedly due to drainage problems, yet they still intend to build houses where the stadium was going to be re-located to. Does new housing not need drainage? Ask Torquay United FC supporters what they think of Stadium UK. They have plans to redevelop that ground since buying the football club & build houses on the site & move the football elsewhere. Unluckily for them though the local authority own the freehold of the ground & are at present refusing their attempt. 

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On 10/02/2018 at 11:46 AM, Tsunami said:

WOW. Saying that Swindon fans should support their speedway and you say it's rubbish. :D BTW. I would look up again the meaning of spurious.

More crap from you. This plan has more chance of working than the others beforehand, so the best that Swindon fans can do is embrace it whilst keeping due diligence if there is any changes.

I now consider this app. doubly spurious

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On ‎19‎/‎02‎/‎2018 at 9:17 PM, Argos said:

Over the weekend I had some time on my hands so, I look at Estate Agents in the Swindon Area then contact them asking if they have any 4 Bedroom Houses for sale in the Blunsdon Area, They all did so I asked 3 of them if they would email me details, When I received the details I responded to them informing them that due to the proximity of the Properties to the Speedway Stadium I would not pursuing a Purchase, then this morning I contacted all the 3 Agency’s and asked if they had lost sales due to the Speedway Stadium and all 3 replied yes they had, but one informed me that if I hold fire that they had been told that there is Developments going on that suggest the Stadium will not progress 

A good idea to get info, but wouldn't telling  estate agents "not going ahead with the purchase  due to the stadium" give more ammo to the developers? Just a thought.

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On 19/02/2018 at 7:46 PM, JOS50 said:

Strongly worded objection from Barrett Homes on behalf of their customers shock surprise

Time for Speedway to follow suit against developers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42745611

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1 minute ago, adonis said:

wouldn't it be nice if that counted for anything , but there have been so many cases , a lot recent ones as well .where people move alongside a facility that has been there years and get it closed down , 

Can you provide one example of where this has happened?

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The trouble now with the stadium reverting back to the present position is that people that bought the houses that are almost in the pits were told and saw plans that had the "new" stadium a couple of hundred yards away from them.  Now it is in their back garden they could have a claim against noise from the close proximity which in theory has changed.

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when houses were built by oxford stadium which had been there years before people also complained about the noise even though they knew it was there . the same thing happens

even today with new buolds near excisting stadia be it football or music speedway.Mildenhall had?still have their problems I belive. Oxford utd put in for a new stadium in marston

and it was refused but suddenly after a few years oxford city got a ground there.

 

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