Gritt23
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Although initially gutted at what seems like endless delays, I am encouraged that it would seem there is a very good chance of a YES. Albeit, probably not for another 12 months (just basing that on how everything seems to take 3 times longer than it should - I don't KNOW anything).
Let's look at this rationally. We know that there are serious flaws with all 7 alternatives, so that is a reason to celebrate. We KNOW that very strong cases can be put against all of them, some (Shoreham Harbour and Brighton Station are laughable).
What would have been difficult is if a 'better' site had become available while all this had been going on. I don't know what is planned for the old Cement Works, but it never seems to start. Just imagine if JP had said 8 sites and that was the eighth, stating "We believe this site is now available due to development plans previously in place, now falling through. In light of the fact that it is a Brownfield site, we will overlook any issues relating to it being more than 8 miles from the Pavilion."
Now THAT would have been difficult, a plausible site being thrown into the mix, but that has not happened. All we have are the sites we have already looked into and rejected. The club have obviously picked the best site, why would they not. Now we just have to explain why the others were not viable.
It is perfectly clear that THERE IS ONLY ONE SITE IN BRIGHTON, we just need to present all the information fully to ensure that the ODPM can demonstrate they have investigated everything fully, and given all parties every possible chance.
It's a delay, but should be no more than that. Let's just stay patient for a little longer, and we will ALL be sat there in FALMER watching the Albion.
Great work Lord B & Roz, keep it up. It's taken me nearly a week to get to this point, you guys have been upbeat about it all along. Well played!![clap :clap: :clap:](/images/smilies/clap.gif)
Let's look at this rationally. We know that there are serious flaws with all 7 alternatives, so that is a reason to celebrate. We KNOW that very strong cases can be put against all of them, some (Shoreham Harbour and Brighton Station are laughable).
What would have been difficult is if a 'better' site had become available while all this had been going on. I don't know what is planned for the old Cement Works, but it never seems to start. Just imagine if JP had said 8 sites and that was the eighth, stating "We believe this site is now available due to development plans previously in place, now falling through. In light of the fact that it is a Brownfield site, we will overlook any issues relating to it being more than 8 miles from the Pavilion."
Now THAT would have been difficult, a plausible site being thrown into the mix, but that has not happened. All we have are the sites we have already looked into and rejected. The club have obviously picked the best site, why would they not. Now we just have to explain why the others were not viable.
It is perfectly clear that THERE IS ONLY ONE SITE IN BRIGHTON, we just need to present all the information fully to ensure that the ODPM can demonstrate they have investigated everything fully, and given all parties every possible chance.
It's a delay, but should be no more than that. Let's just stay patient for a little longer, and we will ALL be sat there in FALMER watching the Albion.
Great work Lord B & Roz, keep it up. It's taken me nearly a week to get to this point, you guys have been upbeat about it all along. Well played!
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