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Which design do you prefer?
- Thread starter Barrel of Fun
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Skint Gull
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I can to you that that grass definately does make a difference. It's all down to the levels of the land and where you're stood but there'd be plenty of angles where that grass makes the stadium much more discreet.
That said, i'm really not bothered whether or not that it's there, so long as we can get away with it not being there I couldn't care less.
Certainly makes much more financial sense building the commercial/college part within the stadium itself rather than building a whole hill on the side for them
If you look at the left-hand side #2 seems to stick above the ground far higher than #1. Where's the little walkway thing gone?
I can't believe that it doesn't need permission to be re-granted. Just looking at those pictures it's quite easy to play 'spot the difference' and it IS a different development. No wonder Cutress was complaining on South Today last night.
I can't believe that it doesn't need permission to be re-granted. Just looking at those pictures it's quite easy to play 'spot the difference' and it IS a different development. No wonder Cutress was complaining on South Today last night.
The Large One
Who's Next?
Just because the ends might be taller, it doesn't necessarily mean it's higher.
If the club say it's not higher, and BHCC appear prepared to agree, I don't see what the issue is. You can't tell from the drawings, but it's possible that we end up digging the hole a bit deeper to accommodate the extra space required - I don't know.
If the second picture is now correct, it is also possible the walkway thing won't happen. That still needs planning permission.
Other than that, the stadium itself look basically unchanged.
But if it's a bollocks straw-clutching rent-a-quote you're after, Cuttress will oblige every time.
Why?
We have permission for a 22,500 seater football stadium that has to comply with numerous planning conditions in order to be built. What I see is exactly that, so what makes you think it needs a revised permission? As long as we can discharge the planning conditions, it will be built.
My conclusion is that you (and probably many others) are not understanding the permission that was granted. It does not prohibit changes, or nothing would ever get built anywhere.
The road and railway line is to the North of the stadium, if that helps.
TWOCHOICEStom
Well-known member
I'm going to make an amazing wallpaper out of this later on... for your viewing pleasure
Fred Oliver - Legend
Well-known member
dont suppose you could add a few random footballing fixtures could you?
I'd like to see a HUGE club crest on the roof at this end.
[on the actual stadium, not Tom's wallpaper mock-up
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[on the actual stadium, not Tom's wallpaper mock-up
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British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
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At this moment in time I would settle for anything thats got 4 roofed stands, a pitch and resembles a football stadium, At least I'd feel like a normal football supporter again.
Unfortunately it doesn't work quite like that. The development has to be in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, although most councils will allow some latitude when it comes to making 'minor' changes without the need for a fresh application. Therefore if you move too far away from what was approved a new application will be required. And just because BHCC says one thing doesn't make it right - they don't have the greatest of reputations when it comes to planning and development issues!
I know I'm only going on pictures not plans but in the picture of the re-design it definitely 'sticks up' more above the sculpted level of the chalk. The original design appears to be more sunk down and the walkway goes across. Now they can't have the walkway because the roof appears to be much higher above the chalk 'cliff'.
I know that changes can be made (the internal darkroom has already been scrapped as everyone uses digital cameras), but the landscaping and the 'blending in' was an integeral part of the original plans; hence my concern as the second design no longer appears to blend in to the Downs in the same way as the first.
However as I say I'm only going on the photos in this thread (which after all are only artists impressions) and as TLO says the hole might be bigger. But I would like some reassurance that, like a dodgy neighbour who has applied for permission to build an extension and ends up doing it twice the size, we won't get some Planning busybody turning up at the site once building is under way and making us stop. And no, the word of Martin Perry isn't enough.
I might be a bit paranoid but after all the setbacks we've had I think it's justified.
JJ McClure
Go Jags
The stadium is the same size / height, Perry has stated that.
The fact that it sticks up higher in the new image is that the grass hill building is no longer incorporated in the plans (don't think it ever has planning approval ever anyway).
The fact that it sticks up higher in the new image is that the grass hill building is no longer incorporated in the plans (don't think it ever has planning approval ever anyway).
It is there on the left... look at insiders post in ask the club. It just has been cunningly hidden with a few trees.
TWOCHOICEStom
Well-known member
I'd like to see a HUGE club crest on the roof at this end.
[on the actual stadium, not Tom's wallpaper mock-up
Ah man, I was just gonna get all creative then...
But I will do the fixtures list.. cause that's just the kinda guy I am..
Curious Orange
Punxsatawney Phil
Perhaps they are for the North Stand's chip fryer!!
Got to be Number 2. How the heck would you get a flymo up there in number 1 anyway?
Albion Rob
New member
Why on earth are there so many people milling around outside? Latecomers? The stadium looks pretty full as well so there will be a lot of pissed off people having to move as those late bastards look to squeeze (inevitably) into the middle of the row.
Also like the bit of propaganda that suggests the stadium will be full but there will be virtually no cars.
Also like the bit of propaganda that suggests the stadium will be full but there will be virtually no cars.
JJ McClure
Go Jags
I guess insiders right, but on the first image it's a massive hill with 4 rows of windows and a brifdge to the stadium, design two just looks like a small grassy bank
eastlondonseagull
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They both make me splurge with excitement, so let's just get on and build the bloody thing!