Brandon Speedway (1 Viewer)

[MickyGynnsPostbag]

I have, as most of us have heard a rumour without substance or do I have any real evidence. This is that the ground that Sisu have earmarked for the new ground is the Brandon Speedway. Obviously I could do without Sisu and I want the Sky Blues playing at the Ricoh but you can see this being true as the owners of the speedway have the site up for sale. Also it's also comes under Rugby Borough Council so they'd welcome them with open arms unlike our Coventry Council. Personally I can't see it happening as the traffic would cause a huge problem.

 

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[RoboCCFC90]

I can't see this option being a realistic, the Alexander Stadium would probably be more viable, but at this moment speculation is all we have..

 

[Spionkop]

NIMBY. No chance.

 

[BrisbaneBronco]

Its 11.5km from Cov City centre compared with Ricoh which is 5km.
Do not know if site would be big enough for future expansion. Then as someone pointed out yesterday, the locals would surely be up in arms.
From memory parking is a nightmare even for smaller Speedway crowds. Perhaps they could organize park and ride from the Ricoh

 

[bigfatronssba]

Why exactly would Rugby boro welcome a new stadium with open arms?

 

[stupot07]

Why exactly would Rugby boro welcome a new stadium with open arms?

Business rates

 

[BrisbaneBronco]

I can't see this option being a realistic, the Alexander Stadium would probably be more viable, but at this moment speculation is all we have..

That's a good shout for a ground share arrangement 7000 covered seats and 12500 capacity. Road network not too bad.

 

[RoboCCFC90]

That's a good shout for a ground share arrangement 7000 covered seats and 12500 capacity. Road network not too bad.

I still have a feeling it won't be the Alexander either, but it's better than Brandon Speedway..

 

[dadgad]

That's Binley/Brandon/Wolston/bretford area!
No fucking way. Move a cow shed round there and you're satan's daughter ffs!

 

[moleyskyblue]

I pass the old greyhound stadium most days there's a hell of ground space there and good road network.

 

[Nick]

The thing with the road network is that there is 1 road in and 1 road out isnt there which would be a massive bottleneck?

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

More chance of jumpers for goalposts down the park than Brandon. There would be uproar.

Difficult to see any stadium that makes sense.

 

[ccfcrob]

The road and Brandon is terrible I way in and out... Would be worse then the ricoh. This would be a ridiculous idea... When speedway is on the parking along the road is dreadful

 

[Sba180]

I pass the old greyhound stadium most days there's a hell of ground space there and good road network.

Lythalls lane? Interesting

 

[RoboCCFC90]

The Brandon just screams no..

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

Lythalls lane? Interesting

That could work, although the public transport access is no better than the Ricoh.

 

[Spionkop]

Dadgad, you're right, we have tails around here!

 

[Delboycov]

I can't see this option being a realistic, the Alexander Stadium would probably be more viable, but at this moment speculation is all we have..

You're not talking about the Alexander stadium being the location of a permanent new home are you Rob?! Let me tell you, a stadium for COVENTRY City based in Birmingham would never be viable! Apologies if I've missed something here but the OP was talking about a new ground ;-)

 

[RoboCCFC90]

You're not talking about the Alexander stadium being the location of a permanent new home are you Rob?! Let me tell you, a stadium for COVENTRY City based in Birmingham would never be viable! Apologies if I've missed something here but the OP was talking about a new ground ;-)

No no Del I am not.. Yeah I know I made a mistake and hoped no one would notice

 

[Moff]

That's Binley/Brandon/Wolston/bretford area!
No fucking way. Move a cow shed round there and you're satan's daughter ffs!

So very true Dadgad.

Although Rugby BC would take sweets off a kid to make money, even they wouldnt be so stupid.

More chance of Joy Seppalla bearing all in the centre circle of the Ricoh, signing a million pound a match rent deal with ACL, whilst kicking Tim Fisher repeatedly up the arse.

 

[ray carlyon]

Heard they are also thinking about the old peugeot plant at ryton

I pass the old greyhound stadium most days there's a hell of ground space there and good road network.

 

[SkyBlueHomer]

Not a chance. As others have said road system is just not up to it.
I've heard this a few times on here, others forums as well as covmad on Sunday 19th.

Anyone who does not believe this just go to Brandon 1st Saturday of each month for the F1 stox racing, leave at the end on the night then come on here and say its workable still

 

[Ddccfc]

NIMBY. No chance.

I'm not convinced people understand how planning consent works.

Applications can only be turned down for "planning reasons".

Whether 1 or 1 million people say "I don't want it" makes no difference. "I don't want it" is not a planning reason.

 

[aloisiwouldhavescored]

I have, as most of us have heard a rumour without substance or do I have any real evidence. This is that the ground that Sisu have earmarked for the new ground is the Brandon Speedway. Obviously I could do without Sisu and I want the Sky Blues playing at the Ricoh but you can see this being true as the owners of the speedway have the site up for sale. Also it's also comes under Rugby Borough Council so they'd welcome them with open arms unlike our Coventry Council. Personally I can't see it happening as the traffic would cause a huge problem.

Absolutely right about the traffic. Up until 3 or 4 years ago we used to go to Brandon speedway regularly and particularly when there was a local derby like against Wolverhampton, getting in was a nightmare, long queues on the eastern bypass, and that was only for a few thousand.

 

[deanocity3]

The thing with the road network is that there is 1 road in and 1 road out isnt there which would be a massive bottleneck?

In the Ole Olsen days it would take me an hour to get out of the car park,It held 20,000 for his farewell meeting.

 

[psgm1]

I pass the old greyhound stadium most days there's a hell of ground space there and good road network.

Good road network?

You mean the single lane road leading up to the ground which is at an utter standstill whenever a speedway meet is on? Have you driven by the roundabout?It is almost gridlock with any level of traffic. It's bad enough at the ricoh with dual carriageway! You would have to add probably an extra hour to your journey just for the traffic!

And that is with the limited attendance of a speedway meet. Can you imagine the utter chaos a half decent fa cup tie would cause?

Brandon is utterly unrealistic. If by some chance it is the site TF is considering, then he truly is delusional!

 

[Delboycov]

No no Del I am not.. Yeah I know I made a mistake and hoped no one would notice

Had me worried for a minute there Rob!

 

[Sky blue north east]

It is in fact hearsall common as timmy been told circus act been on there before.....

 

[mattylad]

I'm not convinced people understand how planning consent works.

Applications can only be turned down for "planning reasons".

Whether 1 or 1 million people say "I don't want it" makes no difference. "I don't want it" is not a planning reason.

True but a build of this sort would at least have to go in front of the planning inspectorate if not through a full ministeral public enquiry.

With Brandon in particular the impact to the surrounding area of Brandon Wood is something that would need greater consideration than normal planning and the build being over 100sq metres in size also needs to be looked at in line with the community infrastructure levy..which is payable by the local council if they grant planning permission.

 

[RogerH]

I'm not convinced people understand how planning consent works.

Applications can only be turned down for "planning reasons".

Whether 1 or 1 million people say "I don't want it" makes no difference. "I don't want it" is not a planning reason.

Neither is it as simplistic as you imply.
Part of the planning process involves statutory consultations.
The Highways Agency have to be consulted, they have to look at access roads, volumes of traffic and how that would impact on the local area.
Also, if it is a rural area, Natural England would have to be consulted. They only have to discover that the site is the habitat of a rare or endangered species, and the whole application could be jeopardised.
Also, although as you say it may not be the main consideration, I cannot believe that elected members on the Planning Committee would ride roughshod over the views of protesters (who are usually very well organised media wise) whose votes they want next time they are up for re-election.

 

[Jack Griffin]

Brandon, LOL.. speed bumps all along the Rugby Road from Coventry end, approaches from Wolston & Bretford are very narrow & constricted.
Totally unsuitable for crowds above 3000 or so.

 

[moleyskyblue]

Dont worry new ground wont happen anyway.,

 

[bigfatronssba]

Imagine Toll Bar island if this happened. Tgi island isn't much better.

 

[TheParsonsHose]

Not forgetting the new M&S !!!!

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

Got it there is a site in Meriden recently vacated dont worry about the road network the people who have left can come back and build them no problem However locals are a bit bolshy