Dave Jones Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Brandon Estates Appeal has been dismissed !! More news to follow apparently 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 We know it doesn't mean that speedway is coming back to Brandon necessarily. But it's a massive victory for the SCS team and all the hard work they've put into this. They were facing a seemingly insurmountable set of problems from a company with huge resources to throw at the problem. But right is right. This is a morally correct decision. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Excellent news, well done to all involved. The fight goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 (edited) https://www.rugby.gov.uk/w/planning-inquiry-coventry-stadium-rugby-road-coventry https://www.warwickshireworld.com/news/people/campaigners-win-another-battle-in-their-bid-to-save-coventry-speedway-stadium-site-being-turned-into-housing-4485357 Edited January 19 by heathen52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naffer Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Fantastic news at least the fight can continue. well done to all concerned and the goat is Put to the sword. up the bees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 58 minutes ago, heathen52 said: https://www.rugby.gov.uk/w/planning-inquiry-coventry-stadium-rugby-road-coventry https://www.warwickshireworld.com/news/people/campaigners-win-another-battle-in-their-bid-to-save-coventry-speedway-stadium-site-being-turned-into-housing-4485357 Must have been Big Phil and Cecil's evidence that did it! Seriously, well done to all involved and good luck with next steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 43 minutes ago, The H Man said: Must have been Big Phil and Cecil's evidence that did it! Seriously, well done to all involved and good luck with next steps. Credit also to Helen Hockenhull for coming to this decision and allowing the fight to continue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 A great day for British Speedway, it's only a (bloody fantastic!) step in the right direction and there will no doubt be other hurdles thrown in the way but hopefully this at least sets a legal precedent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Brilliant news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerfulPierre Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 A fantastic result and congratulations to all concerned. Now, following this decision, can a similar appeal be lodged by the powers that be at Peterborough or has that local council supported to building scheme at the Showground? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 I'm sure most wd be happy to start with a basic track, grandstand needs demolishing. Could BSPA Ltd take it over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 (edited) Excellent news. Well done Edited January 19 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 22 minutes ago, PowerfulPierre said: A fantastic result and congratulations to all concerned. Now, following this decision, can a similar appeal be lodged by the powers that be at Peterborough or has that local council supported to building scheme at the Showground? Great idea. Just be aware that the Save Coventry Speedway group have been at it for over 7 years. And the job is only half done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrs Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Well that's a brilliant surprise and hopefully a step in the right direction towards a better future.for the village. That stadium was my home for twelve years from the age of eleven, so it always had a special place in my life. I mustn't get too euphoric as we've got to find a real way forward for everybody on our side of the fence. Mega thanks and congratulations to all those that have worked so hard to achieve this result. The City and Rugby both need a good stadium site, with luck it can still be Brandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Well done to all the Save Coventry Group, lets hope this is one step closer to bringing back Speedway to Brandon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stbender Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Congratulations hopefully the start of something special and Coventry be a catalyst for those clubs who have fell by the wayside! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Sadly this really changes nothing. Brandon Estates still own the site so little doubt they'll try again and again. Might take 10-15 years, but they'll get pp in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) 2 hours ago, R87 said: Sadly this really changes nothing. Brandon Estates still own the site so little doubt they'll try again and again. Might take 10-15 years, but they'll get pp in the end. Thanks for the cheerful contribution. Edited January 20 by Dave Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, R87 said: Sadly this really changes nothing. Brandon Estates still own the site so little doubt they'll try again and again. Might take 10-15 years, but they'll get pp in the end. You may be right (sadly). However, this application was appealed all the way to the Secretary of State and rejected on numerous grounds. This gives the faithful, me included, some hope. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 4 hours ago, R87 said: Sadly this really changes nothing. Brandon Estates still own the site so little doubt they'll try again and again. Might take 10-15 years, but they'll get pp in the end. Brandon Estates won't want to keep bringing back a tweaked application, they will need to add some significant facilities to outweigh the loss of the stadium this will eat into their profit margin. They could bank the land for 10-15 years and hope opposition has disappeared or they could cut their losses and sell up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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