HarryBosch Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 How many do we reckon the new stand will bring to the club in terms of attendance if we stay in this league when it's ready? Obviously performances on the pitch matter most but I'm sure there will be a considerable amount that don't come because the ground is an eyesore. Not as many as a winning, entertaining team but it will add a few to the gate I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 How many do we reckon the new stand will bring to the club in terms of attendance if we stay in this league when it's ready? Obviously performances on the pitch matter most but I'm sure there will be a considerable amount that don't come because the ground is an eyesore. The crucial factor in building the new stand is that the non-football facilities will produce year-round income, regardless of how many do or don't attend matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 How many do we reckon the new stand will bring to the club in terms of attendance if we stay in this league when it's ready? Obviously performances on the pitch matter most but I'm sure there will be a considerable amount that don't come because the ground is an eyesore. A little while ago one thread on this forum asked 10 questions as a snapshot of our fans. One question went something like, "What are your hopes football wise". A huge percentage wanted the new stand built. Now I dont have the answer to how many it would attract but it would make some fans want to come back and watch from the new stand in pleasant surroundings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_fan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I hope the work can start quickly once this is passed by oldham council. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueatheart Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Looking at those plans, one big (and cheap) potential form of match day income, the car park, is going to shrink massively. Quick count of the spaces and the cars at BP on a /normal\ Saturday and even now there wouldn't be enough room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I would normally read '2014 season' to mean 2013/14. Unrealistic? Still, this is a necessary step and one we have been waiting for. I'm sure Corney and the club have been as frustrated as we have by the delay, but the ball is now officially rolling.. I would assume it means the season that starts in 2014 but it's anything but clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Looking at those plans, one big (and cheap) potential form of match day income, the car park, is going to shrink massively. Quick count of the spaces and the cars at BP on a /normal\ Saturday and even now there wouldn't be enough room. Or does it mean that there will be some amount of decent car parking and the rest of the potato field ill remain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 It would give us a capacity of 13k which if we sold out would be more than the average attendance of some championship teams. Senor Coconut will be pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalajpkalala Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The crucial factor in building the new stand is that the non-football facilities will produce year-round income, regardless of how many do or don't attend matches. Potentially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJazzer Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Is it going to be sponsored by BMW? Cos there's a lot of them in that car park..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshOWTB Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Refer to PA/333100/12 | Construction of new spectator grandstand with associated external works and landscaping | Oldham Athletic AFC Ltd, Furtherwood Road, Oldham, OL1 2PB and send to Planning Team planning@oldham.gov.uk Civic Centre PO Box 30 West Street Oldham, OL1 1UQ Tel 0161 770 4105 Fax 0161 770 3104 Or you can comment online: http://planningpa.oldham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=_OLDHA_DCAPR_47909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshOWTB Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 What happened to the Government's plans to simplify planning permission? They have. By law, certain matters must be considered. This is not a definitive list but they include: Local Planning Policies - the Oldham Unitary Development Plan (UDP) sets out the Council's planning policies Government Advice as set out in circulars, planning policy guidance notes/statements (PPGs/PPSs) and Regional planning guidancl National Planning Policy Framework Comments from neighbours Comments from consultees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Oh look more plans with no mention of where the money is coming from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) without knowing too much about planning applications, the club look like they've done everything to avoid the failures of last time. The failures last time was lack of money... Is it not still a case of lack of money ? Edited February 15, 2013 by oafc0000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 The failures last time was lack of money... Is it not still a case of lack of money ? yes lack of £80 million for a new stadium New stand will be just under £4 million.... The plans should be approved soon and work start before the Summer begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) yes lack of £80 million for a new stadium New stand will be just under £4 million.... The plans should be approved soon and work start before the Summer begins With a bit of luck this will kick start the redevelopment for the rest of the ground, but just get this frigging thing built first Edited February 15, 2013 by Lookers_Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 yes lack of £80 million for a new stadium New stand will be just under £4 million.... The plans should be approved soon and work start before the Summer begins So where is the £4 million coming from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegtt Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 So where is the £4 million coming from ? Winning the FA Cup off course. Keep up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 So where is the £4 million coming from ? A mysterious £1.5m differential between what TTA paid for the Lancaster Club and what the council paid TTA for it. £800k grant from the council for community facilities. £750k from the Football Foundation. Getting close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 The failures last time was lack of money... Is it not still a case of lack of money ? Last time was the Charity Commission and the land swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 So where is the £4 million coming from ? Potentially a loan (though not all of it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 So where is the £4 million coming from ? Part is coming from the joint venture put together by Simon Corney, Ian Hill and Holroy’s for the erection of those dwellings behind the Chaddy End. When it was announced in the rarely-wrong Chron, they said: “It is seen as the best way forward for developing the Boundary Park site to ensure that all the profits from the sale of properties assists in the funding for the new stadium.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalajpkalala Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 A mysterious £1.5m differential between what TTA paid for the Lancaster Club and what the council paid TTA for it. £800k grant from the council for community facilities. £750k from the Football Foundation. Getting close. May as well make a start then. We can always have it in the style of Vale Park if the remainder never materialises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) Last time was the Charity Commission and the land swap. Last time at Boundary Park was cold hard cash... :P Edited February 15, 2013 by oafc0000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks for the info... I hope it happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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