End of the Falmer Station burger van

[Return of the Rev]

you are seriously making comparisons with barber's arrival and that of bellotti? On what basis?

i don't think i'm the one on trial here?

 

[The Large One]

Hamilton, I think Superphil was joking with his first post...

 

[Superphil]

Whoosh!

 

[essbee]

I have to admit to buying a burger from the van (guiltily) - but it
was far better than the ****** sh*te burgers they serve up in the
stadium.

I did buy two pints in the stadium btw.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Hamilton, I think Superphil was joking with his first post...

 

[Superphil]

He's spoiled our fune

 

[Mutts Nuts]

A burger van owner has been told he can no longer sell hot snacks to football fans.

A government inspector has told Gerard McGill that he cannot run his food outlet near the car park of Falmer Station on Albion match days.

Mr McGill had appealed to the inspector against Brighton and Hove City Council, which had told him he could not run the mobile hot food and drink take-away in the back garden of a home in Station Approach, Brighton.

Residents had complained that the cooking smells, noise and litter generated by supporters queuing by Peckish Snack Bar had ruined their weekends and evenings.


The burger seller had been operating near the station under a temporary licence ever since the new £100 million American Express Community Stadium opened in August 2011.

However in February, he was given one month to shut down his business after the council ruled he was operating without planning permission.

Mr McGill submitted two planning applications for permanent permission but the council says both were returned to him as key information was missing.

On average, more than 9,000 fans used Falmer Station for every Albion game last season.

In his appeal, Mr McGill asked for approval to run his business for 28 days a year only.
However, Government officials dismissed the appeal and upheld the original enforcement notice due to the unacceptable effects on neighbouring homes.

Martin Randall, Brighton and Hove City Council’s head of planning, said: “We are pleased that the government planning inspector has upheld our decision to service an enforcement notice on Mr McGill.

“Although the council is committed to encouraging small businesses, we also have to ensure that they are located in appropriate sites and do not have a negative impact on residential properties.

“We hope that Mr McGill will now act swiftly to remove the van so that residents can once again enjoy the peace and privacy of their homes and gardens.”

Mr McGill was unavailable for comment.

Thats ridiculous,and another reason not to spend any money on food or drink at the Amex

 

[Lush]

That isn't the van AT the station though? Isn't it another one nearby?

 

[Superphil]

Thats ridiculous,and another reason not to spend any money on food or drink at the Amex

Just out of interest, why is that another reason not to spend any money at the Amex? And what are the other reasons for not spending money there?

BTW, I agree, it seems wrong, or at least a shame, to stop the guy trading, although if it's gone through the relevent process, then at least it's a democratic decision, not vindictive.

 

[Hamilton]

Oh very funny! Very very funny!

Flouncey huff

 

[Rugrat]

it seems wrong, or at least a shame, to stop the guy trading, although if it's gone through the relevent process, then at least it's a democratic decision, not vindictive.

Ha! I like the thinking, but Mr Burger Van might not agree that dealing with the council resulted in a democratic process.

 

[Superphil]

Ha! I like the thinking, but Mr Burger Van might not agree that dealing with the council resulted in a democratic process.

So you're saying it was Barbers fault?

 

[Titus]

They do however do nice food in The Swan which is highly recommended as a much cheaper and tastier option, especially the bacon baps!

I noticed the barmaid had nice baps the last time I was in there.

 

[Rugrat]

So you're saying it was Barbers fault?

nothing of the sort, but in my dealings with local authorities, democratic wouldn't be a word I'd immediately chose to describe the process

 

[skipper734]

That isn't the van AT the station though? Isn't it another one nearby?

Splitter!

 

[Superphil]

nothing of the sort, but in my dealings with local authorities, democratic wouldn't be a word I'd immediately chose to describe the process

Sorry, I was still in childish mode. Not sure how your dealings have gone so bad, but the process (in a case like this) does require a committie to make the decision, then again, if it's B&H Council, then they do tend to be anti just about anything.

 

[Rugrat]

Not sure how your dealings have gone so bad, but the process (in a case like this) does require a committie to make the decision, then again, if it's B&H Council, then they do tend to be anti just about anything.

Not so bad but Mr Burger probably never stood a chance if he didn't get top drawer representation which he probably wouldn't have done

Anti anything isn't exclusive to B&H Council ... in my limited dealings (mostly planning) they've been a total effing disgrace, generally easily circumvented if the right people were known

 

[house your seagull]

Hands up who has a burger van in their nextdoor neighbours garden?

Anyone?

Probably not, because it would be disgusting.

 

[essbee]

If I owned that burger van I'd offer the neighbours a stake in the
business - and while callous - that might change their tune.

 

[KNC]

Hands up who has a burger van in their nextdoor neighbours garden?

Anyone?

Probably not, because it would be disgusting.

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