OxVox
The Oxford United Independent Supporters Trust
In response to yesterday's positive news about CDC planning officers' advice to back the Triangle planning application, we've distributed an update at https://oxvox.org.uk/cdc-update-070825/ written by Paul Peros and the OxVox committee which reads as follows:
I have said this a few times before but every now and then you spend a few days working on something, only for the landscape to change and a complete fresh start is needed.
This is one of those instances but for once, I do not mind one bit!
Last night we learned what we had suspected and hoped for some time, that planning officers at Cherwell District Council have recommended that the planning permission for the new stadium at the Triangle be granted !
This is incredible news and a massive step forward for the new stadium. This recommendation now goes before the planning committee on the 14th of this month, which one would hope will be accepted as is normally the case.
At the same time the s106 (planning obligations) are being completed and the application will be referred to the Secretary of State. This is standard procedure for large applications where green belt is involved and was expected and is not a cause for concern. The real hurdle is the planning committee on the 14th where OxVox will be representing supporters and, while this is by no means a given, we remain confident that they will not go against their own experts who have worked diligently on the application for over a year.
While this fantastic news is cause for great optimism, it is not the time to forget what got us here. It was the incredible hard work going back to the early days when Niall McWilliams would not take no for an answer and put in untold hours because of his determination and drive to safeguard our club and provide for the community he loves.
The arrival of Jon Clarke added planning and development expertise and it has been an absolute (and exhausting) pleasure to work along side both. Jon and his team have taken a huge step towards delivering on the owners plans for our club and top to bottom the club should feel very proud right now.
There has also been the amazing work of members and supporters who have remained measured and positive and have answered every call to engage with the councils. We cannot thank you enough.
That amazing patience and positivity can now help to carry us through the final stages. We have come such a long way but we are not there yet and we cannot be complacent.
Now is not the time, as tempting as it may feel, for gloating or recriminations. It’s not the time to react to councillors who opposed and baited. Now is the time to strengthen our connections with Kidlington, our new home, and to show once again what Oxford supporters are all about.
You have all been amazing in your support and once again, we owe you a massive thank you.
More hard work starts tomorrow and we will update you as we have more information, leading into the council meeting on the 14th of this month. Thanks to your help we are a giant step forward, but we will not stop running until the final whistle.
A loud and very proud…….COYY!
Paul
Chairman
OxVox
I have said this a few times before but every now and then you spend a few days working on something, only for the landscape to change and a complete fresh start is needed.
This is one of those instances but for once, I do not mind one bit!
Last night we learned what we had suspected and hoped for some time, that planning officers at Cherwell District Council have recommended that the planning permission for the new stadium at the Triangle be granted !
This is incredible news and a massive step forward for the new stadium. This recommendation now goes before the planning committee on the 14th of this month, which one would hope will be accepted as is normally the case.
At the same time the s106 (planning obligations) are being completed and the application will be referred to the Secretary of State. This is standard procedure for large applications where green belt is involved and was expected and is not a cause for concern. The real hurdle is the planning committee on the 14th where OxVox will be representing supporters and, while this is by no means a given, we remain confident that they will not go against their own experts who have worked diligently on the application for over a year.
While this fantastic news is cause for great optimism, it is not the time to forget what got us here. It was the incredible hard work going back to the early days when Niall McWilliams would not take no for an answer and put in untold hours because of his determination and drive to safeguard our club and provide for the community he loves.
The arrival of Jon Clarke added planning and development expertise and it has been an absolute (and exhausting) pleasure to work along side both. Jon and his team have taken a huge step towards delivering on the owners plans for our club and top to bottom the club should feel very proud right now.
There has also been the amazing work of members and supporters who have remained measured and positive and have answered every call to engage with the councils. We cannot thank you enough.
That amazing patience and positivity can now help to carry us through the final stages. We have come such a long way but we are not there yet and we cannot be complacent.
Now is not the time, as tempting as it may feel, for gloating or recriminations. It’s not the time to react to councillors who opposed and baited. Now is the time to strengthen our connections with Kidlington, our new home, and to show once again what Oxford supporters are all about.
You have all been amazing in your support and once again, we owe you a massive thank you.
More hard work starts tomorrow and we will update you as we have more information, leading into the council meeting on the 14th of this month. Thanks to your help we are a giant step forward, but we will not stop running until the final whistle.
A loud and very proud…….COYY!
Paul
Chairman
OxVox
