New Stadium New Stadium Plans - The Triangle - Planning

[SteMerritt]

New Stadium Project - Key Details
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Planning Portal: Planning Application - 24/00539/F Stadium News Digest Thread: Click Here. Latest from Club: 10/03/2025: Hotel Partners Announced (Click Here).​	Latest from CDC: Consultation extended. Kassam License Extension: OUFC Communication Target Decision Date: Earliest 31st July 2025, subject to change.​
Upcoming CDC Meetings: 3rd July, 31st July Agendas published a week before​

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[Berliner]

Thoughts and prayers for FOSB at having (what they thought was) their only trump card being ripped into a million pieces.

Excellent work by all to get that agreement and statement out there, including Firoz Kassam.

 

[Billyox]

Extension for 2 years at the Kastad no doubt FOSB will say we’ve got a further 2years so why not permanently

Mr kassam has said it him self it's time to move on there is absolutely no doubt now that we can not stay that is the end of fosb argument

 

[BicesterU]

Given how ambiguous Kassam seemed to be at times this year and the ammunition this gave FOSB, it's good that he's now on record as saying there won't be any extension beyond this one. Removes one of the main arguments that have been used against us.

 

[Made-in-Jericho]

Two seasons gives us breathing space but still very tight. What happens after that if we’re still waiting for the stadium to be finished?

 

[The Mighty Aldo]

Extension for 2 years at the Kastad no doubt FOSB will say we’ve got a further 2years so why not permanently

Bazzer
“Parties confirm no further extensions are possible”
is the key statement here. Which means the club and Firoka/OGB have agreed the site will not be available to rent after that.
This now nullifies that stupid newspaper article

 

[Made-in-Jericho]

Thoughts and prayers for FOSB at having (what they thought was) their only trump card being ripped into a million pieces.

Excellent work by all to get that agreement and statement out there, including Firoz Kassam.

One of the best things FK has done in years.

 

[The Mighty Aldo]

Two seasons gives us breathing space but still very tight. What happens after that if we’re still waiting for the stadium to be finished?

We still have this season ,then one further season plus a one year option. That’s how I read it

 

[Swinny]

Wow! Feels like very important news...and surely must hint at the fact that the club are very confident of a positive decision soon to get started at the Triangle.

The wording all feels very deliberate too...poor FoSB must be raging. Shame.

 

[Billyox]

Two seasons gives us breathing space but still very tight. What happens after that if we’re still waiting for the stadium to be finished?

I think they are pretty confident that we are very close no other reason to bring this statement out now it's tight but doable

 

[Billyox]

 

[Concretebob]

This is massive news. Absolutely tears the argument that we can stay at the current stadium apart.

Massive respect to Firoz Kassam for putting out such a bold statement. Thank you, Firoz.

 

[southcoastyellow]

Hopefully he’s not doubled the rent for 2 years, but sounds a positive move to push for the new stadium..

 

[bazzer9461]

Bazzer
“Parties confirm no further extensions are possible”
is the key statement here. Which means the club and Firoka/OGB have agreed the site will not be available to rent after that.
This now nullifies that stupid newspaper article

Oh I know mate but you know the sort of crap FOSB will come out with it would be worth paying to watch them squirm

 

[Brook Green Yellow]

As I understand it, a planning application can be "called-in" at any time from submission up until a decision is officially notified to the applicant (presumably, the 21 days?).

One of the grounds for call-in is where an application has significant effects extending beyond the immediate locality. It's arguable that the stadium would fit this criteria, but (at least) two SoS haven't thought so, so I'd think it unlikely that it's going to happen once CDC eventually arrive at a decision - but politicians are funny things....

The 21 days would start from the date CDC notifies the SoS following a resolution to grant planning permission. The referral is triggered by the Green Belt development.

 

[Made-in-Jericho]

Cannot wait to hear FoSB’s response. Come on Suzy, Ian and Vicky what do you have?

 

[holdsteady]

"Option on second year conditional on stadium being given approval" sounds ominous, guessing thats it if we get turned down then.

Cherwell council, the clubs life is in your hands.

 

[The Mighty Aldo]

"Option on second year conditional on stadium being given approval" sounds ominous, guessing thats it if we get turned down then.

Cherwell council, the clubs life is in your hands.

Well surely you have it right there, the exceptional circumstances for building on green belt land.

With tat statement CDC must now know that we can’t stay where we are and the club will go out of existence

Perhaps we should all write into the portal again stating exactly this point

 

[OX14]

We still have this season ,then one further season plus a one year option. That’s how I read it

Yes that is correct. Extra year is to June 2027 and additional year conditional on planning would end in June 2028.

 

[Ewes]

Hopefully he’s not doubled the rent for 2 years, but sounds a positive move to push for the new stadium..

Yes I’m thinking the same. Staying at the Kasstad for another 1-2 years must or probably should include:

- An increase in rental charges (to inflation levels)
- More attention by the stadco to the cleanliness of the stadium, basic utilities like the toilets
- An increase in ticket & ST prices next year, to fund new/unexpected costs plus support signing new squad players
- An improved relationship between the club & landlord.

 

[Concretebob]

FoSB right now

 

[Canterburyexile]

FOSB are dead in the water now.

 

[Concretebob]

OM article up already. Expect it to get very lively I the comments.

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

And I'm optimistic again!! What a rollercoaster

 

[Concretebob]

FOSB are dead in the water now.

If they argue this means we can stay they are truly deluded.

McIvor will be extra sour tonight.

 

[Billyox]

OM article up already. Expect it to get very lively I the comments.

It will get lively on Nextdoor if and when Paul batt see this news

 

[werthersoriginal]

Great news, that’s what I expected tbh but glad it’s confirmed and we don’t have to share, as long as everything else goes to plan.

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

Wonder what extortionate rent he's charging?

 

[Concretebob]

It will get lively on Nextdoor if and when Paul batt see this news

Cannot wait to see him tear apart that pigheaded idiot Middleton yet again

 

[Osleroad]

Had a feeling that this was on the cards but good to have before planning approval

 

[OnlyOneUnited]

This is great news, but please no fawning and thanks to Firoz Kassam!!! That statement is typical of him, spinning it as if he actually gives a s**t about OUFC. This is all about him making (another) shed load of money, this time from developing the site. The fact that he's clearly asked for us to formally place on record our thanks to him is also galling. The sooner we're away from that scumbag the better.

But still, a hell of a useful statement at this moment in time!