[Albion] Amex expansion.

[southstandandy]

One of the developments is a “ “northern lights” inspired lounge “

1) What is a northern lights inspired lounge?
2) Why have they chosen such an inspiration?

1) https://youtu.be/coLTXx9utQM

2) see 1

Or have I got the wrong idea?

 

[zefarelly]

If it aint corporate it won't pay. Mere plebs will soon be reduced to TV until the bubble bursts.

 

[Weststander]

More corporate you mean ?

Yes and simply punters who don’t mind shelling out £2,000 a season.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

1) https://youtu.be/coLTXx9utQM

2) see 1

Or have I got the wrong idea?

Nice tune that.

 

[Uter]

That application was for a change of use I think to the overall description of all the uses at the stadium. The North Stand expansion application under a separate number also stated an increase to 32,500 and was approved. The above application had other matters on it, so I would think the North Stand application in its own right approves the 32,500 capacity, even if the application you reference is refused (for other matters on it). I don't know this for certain, but that is what I would think would happen.

I don't think you are correct. Until this is passed the club cannot have attendances over 30750.

And looking at the application again, a recently added document makes it apparent why this has not yet been passed. The council's transport planner was less than convinced by the club's transport assessment.

In particular he seems a little exasperated at the low cycling take up.




And it looks like we could be getting a large bike share docking area as a result:



And maybe some more bus shelters:



The club have responded and answered some of the queries, but I presume there is an ongoing dialogue between the club and council officers about section 106 payments to fund some improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.

 

[Official Old Man]

Interesting changing the application for use. BH2013/01356. "Community stadium with accommodation for business, educational, conference, club shop merchandise, entertainment and food and drink uses."
Doesn't mention football.

 

[southstandandy]

Nice tune that.

Nice 'frock' too, as my gran would have said!

 

[*Gullsworth*]

Interesting changing the application for use. BH2013/01356. "Community stadium with accommodation for business, educational, conference, club shop merchandise, entertainment and food and drink uses."
Doesn't mention football.

Noooo Bloom's masterplan has been revealed. The Amex was bulit for concerts and corporate and business use. Back to Withdean it is then.....Bloom out .

 

[warmleyseagull]

Interesting changing the application for use. BH2013/01356. "Community stadium with accommodation for business, educational, conference, club shop merchandise, entertainment and food and drink uses."
Doesn't mention football.

Well, it wouldn't would it? Written a year ago and just regurgitated. So factually correct at that time.

 

[lawros left foot]

Nice tune that.

I saw them live in Pompey Guildhall, circa 1979ish.
They were ok.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Nice 'frock' too, as my gran would have said!

As modelled by the lovely Annie Haslam - one of the best things to come out of Bolton. (Neither Dale Stephens nor Peter Kay would look anywhere near as good in the frock)

 

[Seasider78]

I don't think you are correct. Until this is passed the club cannot have attendances over 30750.

And looking at the application again, a recently added document makes it apparent why this has not yet been passed. The council's transport planner was less than convinced by the club's transport assessment.

In particular he seems a little exasperated at the low cycling take up.

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And it looks like we could be getting a large bike share docking area as a result:

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And maybe some more bus shelters:

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The club have responded and answered some of the queries, but I presume there is an ongoing dialogue between the club and council officers about section 106 payments to fund some improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.

The expansion is tiny in numbers and even with significant cycling facilities you would at best double the current numbers which would still be tiny. Method of transport is largely dictated by where your fan base travels in from and we have a lot outside of Brighton and Hove.

It also annoys me that whilst the University continues to expands opposite with little or no objection the club continues to have everything it tries to do challenged and multiple hoops thrown in our way.

 

[el punal]

Interesting changing the application for use. BH2013/01356. "Community stadium with accommodation for business, educational, conference, club shop merchandise, entertainment and food and drink uses."
Doesn't mention football.

“Doesn’t mention football” ? - according to some posters on here that has happened for the last couple of seasons.

 

[Stat Brother]

The expansion is tiny in numbers and even with significant cycling facilities you would at best double the current numbers which would still be tiny. Method of transport is largely dictated by where your fan base travels in from and we have a lot outside of Brighton and Hove.

It also annoys me that whilst the University continues to expands opposite with little or no objection the club continues to have everything it tries to do challenged and multiple hoops thrown in our way.

If they're so insistent on more people cycling they shouldn't have demanded the stadium be built in the arse end of nowheresville.

 

[BeHereNow]

I wonder how the 6 row overhanging stand will effect the atmosphere. Louder for those underneath maybe, but the sound not travelling as much between the North and West?

Also, will the North East corner box help keep the sound in more?

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

If they're so insistent on more people cycling they shouldn't have demanded the stadium be built in the arse end of nowheresville.

Stat, this is a genuine query, but does the idea of cycling out to the stadium just not appeal as it’s a few miles out of town or because Lewes Road is pish to cycle along?

 

[*Gullsworth*]

I wonder how the 6 row overhanging stand will effect the atmosphere. Louder for those underneath maybe, but the sound not travelling as much between the North and West?

Also, will the North East corner box help keep the sound in more?

Is the North Stand overhang 6 rows? I thought it was 5, what is the South stand overhang? 4,5 or six?

 

[Bry Nylon]

I wonder how the 6 row overhanging stand will effect the atmosphere. Louder for those underneath maybe, but the sound not travelling as much between the North and West?

I've sat in stadiums before in the seats immediately underneath a 'shelf'. Not a position I would choose; you feel oddly detached from the rest of the stadium.

 

[*Gullsworth*]

I've sat in stadiums before in the seats immediately underneath a 'shelf'. Not a position I would choose; you feel oddly detached from the rest of the stadium.

I would imagine wether it improves the atmosphere or not it will surely make it a differe experience. I have been in the South east terrace near the hospitality box and it gives the whole place a homely feel.

 

[Stat Brother]

Stat, this is a genuine query, but does the idea of cycling out to the stadium just not appeal as it’s a few miles out of town or because Lewes Road is pish to cycle along?

I would imagine there's a few little reasons as to why cycling isn't popular.
After all the other options, pre Covid, aren't great, post Covid might be a different story.

Distance.
Free buses.
The perception of safety.
The path down to The Bridge CP is lethal!!

The cycle path down from Ditching to the Pier is as good as it gets and considerably better than the rest of Sussex.

If I could I would cycle, it just seems like an odd objection when considering the location of the stadium, the county wide (and some) popularity of the team and the lack of cycling provision outside of the club.