PCC meeting Tues Oct 15th 1.30pm.

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Applications to be considered by the Planning and Environmental Protection Committee: Reference: 23/00400/OUT & 23/00412/OUT

Site address: East Of England Showground Oundle Road Alwalton Peterborough

These application have been referred to the next meeting of the Council’s Planning and Environmental Protection Committee for consideration.

This will be held on 15 October 2024 at 1:30pm in Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough,
PE2 8TY

The report to committee will include a summary of the views set out in earlier letter/s you sent.

A copy of the report will be available to view on our website 5 working days before committee. Please select Planning and Environmental Protection Committee on webpage.

Members of the public are offered the opportunity to speak in objection/support of the application at the meeting. If you wish to speak at the meeting you should contact the Senior Governance Officer by 12.00 pm on the Friday (Oct 11 12pm) before committee, either by email or telephone.

The Democratic Services Officers are:
Matt Makin (Senior Democratic Services Officer) Tel:[phone]
Karen Dunleavy (Democratic Services Officer) Tel:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

If you are unable to attend the meeting and in lieu of speaking, you can submit written representation for consideration by the Committee.

Written representations must be submitted by email to [e-mail] by 12.00pm on the Friday before Committee. (Friday Oct 11)

If you are unable to submit your representations by email, please contact via telephone on 01733 453410 (open 9am-1pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday) - Jeez, & sit in a queue or get an answerphone! no thanks, use e-mail.

Written representations will be reported to the Committee in an update report and circulated on the day of the meeting.

Adrian Chapman, Executive Director: Place And Economy - Address: East Of England Showground Oundle Road Alwalton

Planning Services Peterborough City Council - Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough PE2 8TY
T: 01733 453410 - [e-mail] - www.peterborough.gov.uk/planning ;

Can't quite understand why the respect e-mails have different signature blocks?

[admin]

Oct 4, 2024 17:27:29 GMT admin said:

Applications to be considered by the Planning and Environmental Protection Committee: Reference: 23/00400/OUT & 23/00412/OUT

Site address: East Of England Showground Oundle Road Alwalton Peterborough

These application have been referred to the next meeting of the Council’s Planning and Environmental Protection Committee for consideration.

This will be held on 15 October 2024 at 1:30pm in Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough,
PE2 8TY

The report to committee will include a summary of the views set out in earlier letter/s you sent.

A copy of the report will be available to view on our website 5 working days before committee. Please select Planning and Environmental Protection Committee on webpage: www.peterborough.gov.uk/committeemeetings.

Members of the public are offered the opportunity to speak in objection/support of the application at the meeting. If you wish to speak at the meeting you should contact the Senior Governance Officer by 12.00 pm on the Friday (Oct 11 12pm) before committee, either by email or telephone.

The Democratic Services Officers are:
Matt Makin (Senior Democratic Services Officer) Tel:[phone]
Karen Dunleavy (Democratic Services Officer) Tel:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

If you are unable to attend the meeting and in lieu of speaking, you can submit written representation for consideration by the Committee.

Written representations must be submitted by email to [e-mail] by 12.00pm on the Friday before Committee. (Friday Oct 11)

If you are unable to submit your representations by email, please contact via telephone on 01733 453410 (open 9am-1pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday) - Jeez, & sit in a queue or get an answerphone! no thanks, use e-mail.

Written representations will be reported to the Committee in an update report and circulated on the day of the meeting.

Adrian Chapman, Executive Director: Place And Economy - Address: East Of England Showground Oundle Road Alwalton

Planning Services Peterborough City Council - Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough PE2 8TY
T: 01733 453410 - [e-mail] - www.peterborough.gov.uk/planning ;

Can't quite understand why the respect e-mails have different signature blocks?

Couple of things that struck me:

A report to committee will include a summary of the views set out in earlier letter/s you sent.

So one assumes that the case officer somehow summarise all of the comments for both objections and support? That should prove interesting to say the least.

A copy of the report will be available to view on our website 5 working days before committee. (whatever 5 working days is in the public sector these days?) Please select Planning and Environmental Protection Committee on webpage: www.peterborough.gov.uk/committeemeetings

So that's Tuesday to check that out.

Also didn't fill me with confidence that the address for Adrian Chapman - Executive Director of Place and Economy is given as the East of England Showground, so embedded or at the very least too close to the applicants IMHO?

Don't know about anyone else, but his address was also only given on 23/00400/OUT & not 23/00412/OUT which I thought was strange or a bit slapdash?

[admin]

Oct 4, 2024 17:27:29 GMT admin said:

Applications to be considered by the Planning and Environmental Protection Committee: Reference: 23/00400/OUT & 23/00412/OUT

Site address: East Of England Showground Oundle Road Alwalton Peterborough

These application have been referred to the next meeting of the Council’s Planning and Environmental Protection Committee for consideration.

This will be held on 15 October 2024 at 1:30pm in Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough,
PE2 8TY

The report to committee will include a summary of the views set out in earlier letter/s you sent.

A copy of the report will be available to view on our website 5 working days before committee. Please select Planning and Environmental Protection Committee on webpage.

Members of the public are offered the opportunity to speak in objection/support of the application at the meeting. If you wish to speak at the meeting you should contact the Senior Governance Officer by 12.00 pm on the Friday (Oct 11 12pm) before committee, either by email or telephone.

The Democratic Services Officers are:
Matt Makin (Senior Democratic Services Officer) Tel:[phone]
Karen Dunleavy (Democratic Services Officer) Tel:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

If you are unable to attend the meeting and in lieu of speaking, you can submit written representation for consideration by the Committee.

Written representations must be submitted by email to [e-mail] by 12.00pm on the Friday before Committee. (Friday Oct 11)

If you are unable to submit your representations by email, please contact via telephone on 01733 453410 (open 9am-1pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

Written representations will be reported to the Committee in an update report and circulated on the day of the meeting.

Adrian Chapman, Executive Director: Place And Economy - Address: East Of England Showground Oundle Road Alwalton

Planning Services Peterborough City Council - Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough PE2 8TY
T: 01733 453410 - [e-mail] - www.peterborough.gov.uk/planning ;

democracy.peterborough.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=117&MId=5138&Ver=4

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I would have had a bet on this recommendation but I never bet odds on! Who expected anything different. They were never going to recommend anything else. They thought that it would go through on the nod but didn't bargain on the opposition

Members of Peterborough City Council’s planning committee will be recommended by officers to approve the proposed development of the 164 acres Showground at Alwalton when they meet on October 15.

www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/east-of-england-showground-development-plans-secure-major-boost-from-peterborough-planning-chiefs-4812754

Doesn't tell us anything that we didn't know and seems to be plenty there to refuse and to match to the local plan & NPPF. It just depends on whether their arthritis is playing up on the day of the meeting.

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Ahh, that helps to explain the timing:

The Great Eastern Run (sponsored by AEPG for those who don't know) this weekend is allegedly in someone's world one of the highlights of the Peterborough year (yes, I think that you may be overselling that a touch!!)

[rodders]

Oct 7, 2024 20:46:50 GMT admin said:

I would have had a bet on this recommendation but I never bet odds on! Who expected anything different. They were never going to recommend anything else. They thought that it would go through on the nod but didn't bargain on the opposition

Members of Peterborough City Council’s planning committee will be recommended by officers to approve the proposed development of the 164 acres Showground at Alwalton when they meet on October 15.

www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/east-of-england-showground-development-plans-secure-major-boost-from-peterborough-planning-chiefs-4812754

Doesn't tell us anything that we didn't know and seems to be plenty there to refuse and to match to the local plan & NPPF. It just depends on whether their arthritis is playing up on the day of the meeting.

Exactly most thought that this would be the case!!! What chance now of Panthers returning to EOES ? Sod all it seems. What has happened to much vaunted clause that was supposed to stop this happening? Pits . track and grandstand destroyed. We are told Butterfield and his lot are amateurish yet they has outmanoeuvred us at every turn . Many may think we have been naive to say the least.

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Oct 8, 2024 15:18:55 GMT rodders said:

Oct 7, 2024 20:46:50 GMT admin said:

I would have had a bet on this recommendation but I never bet odds on! Who expected anything different. They were never going to recommend anything else. They thought that it would go through on the nod but didn't bargain on the opposition

Members of Peterborough City Council’s planning committee will be recommended by officers to approve the proposed development of the 164 acres Showground at Alwalton when they meet on October 15.

www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/east-of-england-showground-development-plans-secure-major-boost-from-peterborough-planning-chiefs-4812754

Doesn't tell us anything that we didn't know and seems to be plenty there to refuse and to match to the local plan & NPPF. It just depends on whether their arthritis is playing up on the day of the meeting.

Exactly most thought that this would be the case!!! What chance now of Panthers returning to EOES? Sod all it seems. What has happened to much vaunted clause that was supposed to stop this happening? Pits, track and grandstand destroyed. We are told Butterfield and his lot are amateurish yet they has outmanoeuvred us at every turn . Many may think we have been naive to say the least.

Can't really disagree Rodders too much but I think that's a bit unfair, in the conclusion at least.

We've always been playing catch up and that is a problem but what do you expect? We can't move until they do and that's been a problem.

I agree that every "smoking gun" we had (unless I've missed one) seemed to be firing blanks which was indeed disappointing. Hopefully we've got something left up our sleeve?

Having said that, we've had no help from PCC & it seems pretty clear at the moment where their support is and priorities are.

I don't know how the planning system works but one would assume that the applicant puts their case forward, along with supporting information, and PCC staff and departments keep their distance apart from a few specific consultations until the planning meeting. It's been quite eye-opening how much PCC seem to be working alongside in many respects?

The damage you mention can reportedly be put right reasonably quickly but the grandstand is clearly a bigger problem although not critical initially to get Panthers back on track.

Don't give up until the large lady sings (apparently "Fat" is outdated language in snowflake world )

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Agenda & reports out now. democracy.peterborough.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=117&MId=5138&Ver=4

Worth a look and make further representation before the end of the week.

This immediately struck my eye:

Local Residents/Interested Parties
At 03.10.2024, across two consultation periods. Note, some addresses duplicated.
Total number of responses: 1017
Total number of objections: 904 - note some addresses duplicated.
Total number in support: 53, along with further letters of support from 56 local organisations. 109 in total.
Total neutral: 4

There could be several people at one address objecting so that would require further investigation, as would how many of those 109 support comments are local and/or have skin in the game?

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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMITTEE, TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2024, 1.30 PM

This meeting will be broadcast to the public via the Council’s YouTube channel at:

www.youtube.com/@pboroughcitycouncil

Agenda frontsheet.

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Oct 7, 2024 20:46:50 GMT admin said:

I would have had a bet on this recommendation but I never bet odds on! Who expected anything different. They were never going to recommend anything else. They thought that it would go through on the nod but didn't bargain on the opposition

Members of Peterborough City Council’s planning committee will be recommended by officers to approve the proposed development of the 164 acres Showground at Alwalton when they meet on October 15.

www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/east-of-england-showground-development-plans-secure-major-boost-from-peterborough-planning-chiefs-4812754

Doesn't tell us anything that we didn't know and seems to be plenty there to refuse and to match to the local plan & NPPF. It just depends on whether their arthritis is playing up on the day of the meeting.

Planning and EP Committee 15/10/2024

Recommendation: APPROVE subject to conditions and completion of a S106 agreement, and resolution of outstanding highways issues to the satisfaction of the Local Highways Authority

If that's the route that they want to go and allocate some land and get planning then my starting figure would be £4m based on the alleged experts, Collison's, figures:

o An October 2023 report on the condition of the grandstand, commissioned once the 2023 Speedway season was completed, reported a need for a minimum investment of between £475,000 and £725,000 to renew the grandstand to a minimum compliant standard to meet health and safety requirements. (of course we can add a £100,000 to that now due to AEPG - that's assuming that they want the easy option of negotiating with and restoring Peterborough Speedway in its home?)

o This report however, recommended demolition and replacement of the grandstand due to the over 50-year-old age of the current structure, and the economic unviability of the renewal. This proposed replacement would cost £3.5-3.95 million, and it is believed this would take 2 years to undertake due to planning requirements.(so for that like for like replacement off-site we go for land and planning plus £4m? Seems fair and logical).

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more:

In the mid-1960s, approx. 260 acres of land was purchased by a group which would eventually become the East of England Agricultural Society (EEAS). The first ‘East of England Show’ took place in the early 1970s, with construction of the Grandstand intended to serve as a focal point, along with a range of supporting ancillary buildings and facilities. Founded in 1970, the Peterborough Panthers speedway team utilised the Grandstand and the land which it overlooked to host race meetings until 2023.

It must be noted that the supporting illustrative masterplan does not demonstrate that a functioning Showground will be retained.

Further, the Grandstand which supported the operation of the Peterborough Panthers Speedway team is proposed to be removed and no replacement facilities are proposed within the application site.

As such, the application is considered to depart from the PLP.

Notwithstanding the above, it is expected that leisure, retail, social, cultural, health and community facilities to serve the development will be provided on land B as part of the wider EESG redevelopment as part of application 23/00400/OUT. (can you believe that!!)

Removal of the Grandstand – the loss of Peterborough Panthers Speedway

The overwhelming majority of objections received in relation to the proposed development reference the loss of facilities for the Peterborough Panthers Speedway team (PPS).

The strength of objection and the passion for the team is evident throughout the comments received to date, with correspondence received from individuals understood to be based overseas (including Norway, Denmark and Australia) referenced on the file.

The loss of any leisure facility is regrettable. The loss of a facility which provides for a niche interest which engenders the support of a wide cross section of society and creates a community of like-minded individuals perhaps more so.

"niche" - did they actually look at the AEPG Letters of Support - Combined Document

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It’s worth noting that the Coventry application was recommended for approval and the planning committee refused the application unanimously. If it had been recommended for refusal, we wouldn’t be having a meeting.

There’s plenty of smoking guns in our objection that finally appeared today on the portal having been submitted on Friday before the deadline plandocs.peterborough.gov.uk/PublicDocuments/01352746.pdf

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Paragraph 103 of the NPPF sets out three criteria to be considered where a proposal entails the loss of existing “open space, sports and recreational buildings and land”:

Existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless:

a) an assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; (Acknowledging the comments from British Speedway in opposition to assertions of the sport of Speedway being in terminal decline, the application does not include clear evidence that the buildings/land are surplus to requirements, instead relying upon viability concerns. Accordingly, it is considered that the proposed development does not meet criterion (a) of paragraph 103 of the NPPF).

b) the loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; (In this instance, as the proposed development does not include provision for a replacement facility in a suitable location, criterion (b) is not met)

c) the development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the benefits
of which clearly outweigh the loss of the current or former use.(as the proposed development is not for “…alternative sports and recreational provision”, criterion (c) is not met)

So it doesn't meet any element but the recommendation is to approve

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And here we have the AEPG throw of the dice. Get them out, trash operational speedway track & stadium handed over and then claim unfit for use. Who didn't see the developers' classic coming

Policy LP30 of the PLP sets out that:

The loss, via redevelopment, of an existing culture, leisure, tourism or community facility will only be permitted if it is demonstrated that:(k) The facility is demonstrably no longer fit for purpose and the site is not viable to be redeveloped for a
new community facility;

Given the absence of an assessment which demonstrates that the Speedway component of the application site is surplus to requirements and noting the Sport England Assessing Needs and Opportunities Guide (ANOG), this element of the proposed development is considered to conflict with both LP30(l) and paragraph 103 of the NPPF.

The context in which an assessment would be undertaken now, compared to the assessment made on the date which the application was submitted, must be recognised along with the fact that the area of land is not publicly accessible open space. Given the condition of the Grandstand and the extent of the works undertaken by PSL to remove track material and fencing, it is considered that the ‘facility is no longer fit for purpose’.

No details have been submitted in relation to the viability of a new community facility, as ultimately the proposed development does not incorporate a comparable facility. However, the supporting documents clearly set out that the financial implications of bringing both the wider showground and the Grandstand to be considered as viable propositions are “not in keeping with the charitable objectives of the East of England Agricultural Society” - so what!!

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The proposed development does not accord with the criteria set out in LP36 as the proposal fails to demonstrate how a functioning Showground (including the Speedway element) will be retained. The proposed development does not accord with LP30 or Paragraph 103 of the NPPF as none of the three criteria of either have been fully addressed.

And here we go again - However, noting the challenging financial context and the charitable objectives of the EEAS the loss of this part of the wider EESG site and the Grandstand (Speedway) is not considered to give rise to adverse impacts which, in principle, would outweigh the benefits of the provision of 650 homes (where 30% would be Affordable Housing units), subject to all other material considerations being addressed. The remainder of this report will provide an assessment of those material considerations - I hope it's good because the first bit isn't

They all seem to wet themselves about 30% affordable homes as some sort of clinching argument. They can easily build those 195 homes at the EoES or elsewhere without affecting the Showground, its uses and Peterborough Speedway!

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Oct 8, 2024 15:18:55 GMT rodders said:

Exactly most thought that this would be the case!!! What chance now of Panthers returning to EOES ? Sod all it seems. What has happened to much vaunted clause that was supposed to stop this happening? Pits . track and grandstand destroyed. We are told Butterfield and his lot are amateurish yet they has outmanoeuvred us at every turn . Many may think we have been naive to say the least.

After initially being in agreement Rodders I now think that there most certainly is a chance of a return to the EoES and that Butterfield and his lot have been quite amateurish.

That is based on reading the speedway section of Agenda reports pack here democracy.peterborough.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=117&MId=5138&Ver=4

I can't believe that it has been put before PCC at all, and even less so that approval is the recommendation with provisions. - NO, you refuse it, sort out the mess and bring it back when you have done.

AEPG clearly didn't give Peterborough Speedway a second thought and have failed on every planning aspect & every aspect of respect for the Peterborough, and beyond, community of what was needed to justify their actions. Their only option was to trash the place and go for the no longer fit for use option, but that doesn't wash and everyone could see through that.

Their only option now is to try to force their incompetence through with with the help of the planning department because they know that they messed up and want us to go away. They thought that denying us 2024 would do that

Are the members of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMITTEE wanting their name to always be associated with the eradication of Peterborough Speedway, not only at the EoES but more than likely entirely from the city that they are supposed to represent? Some don't care I suspect but plenty do. It reminds me of the The MetaDioxin Report | Yes Minister - very courageous

I haven't looked at the rest of the pack yet because I expect it to be the usual guff that we all know?

I'll have a look later to see what's there but there must be something groundbreaking for the planning officer's recommendation?

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Oct 10, 2024 8:22:39 GMT admin said:

I can't believe that it has been put before PCC at all, and even less so that approval is the recommendation with provisions. - NO, you refuse it, sort out the mess and bring it back when you have done.

Ah I see now? It's the bigger and better argument, and we'll cherry pick which elements of the local plan we want to adhere to before we bugger off with our cash and convince you that in a decade's time you'll have something out of date and nondescript to be proud of. That's after asking you to destroy part of Peterborough's diminishing culture, heritage and identity:

6. Conclusion and Planning Balance

Whilst the proposed development conflicts with policies LP30, LP36 and paragraph 103 of the NPPF, it does accord with all other relevant Local Plan policies.

This conflict with policy is considered to be outweighed by other material considerations, including the application of the NPPF “Tilted Balance” which concludes that the adverse impacts of granting planning permission would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits

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I see that 23/00412/OUT Representation from Consultee (Web)Open Space Management 10/10/2024 have made the planning portal again (3rd time) and they've avoided the word "speedway" from their submission, which is so unlike their first effort that went AWOL after creating a stink following a PT article:

Sept 11, 2024 13:54:47 GMT admin said:

It's also amazing what you find when bored:

Posted AEPG website 01 September, 2022 - Mr Butterfield also vowed there would be a future for the existing Arena and Events Centre in the development. He said: “The Arena and Events Centre is a huge asset for the showground and our intention is to keep the buildings and facilities and to enhance them. “The leisure development will take place around the arena and we are confident the development will create in excess of 400 jobs.

Which helps to explain the PCC - OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT - PLANNING COMMENTS of Sept 2023 that went AWOL from the planning portal before being returned in a considerably watered down, changed version without these graphics:

Recommendation: Objection

Further to significant PreApp dialogue with the Applicant PCC Open Space Management are disappointed with the current submission of the 2 somewhat underwhelming Applications

Neighbourhood Parks: Main Park is needing to be enlarged (again no quantity can be located), further within the overall design more thought is to be given to understanding the history of the Showground, our suggestion for the main POS Area
(Neighbourhood Park) would be the current main Showground outdoor speedway/events area (please see image below highlighted):

- around the Arena

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Oct 9, 2024 21:53:23 GMT admin said:

They all seem to wet themselves about 30% affordable homes as some sort of clinching argument. They can easily build those 195 homes at the EoES or elsewhere without affecting the Showground, its uses and Peterborough Speedway!

And reading the latest mini dump of a few (you only need a Kings Lynn sized hand to count) shallow support letters on the planning portal, it seems that artificial pitches are a big seller? Hardly a case for ignoring the local plan/NPPF and destroying the EoES.

Funny one from Feeder Football Club (whoever they are) who are impressed with the way that AEPG have worked with and engaged the local community?

On the same week as Peterborough Today carried a story entitled: "Fears voiced that residents 'not heard' in row over East of England Showground development"

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Another objection today (11/10/24) made a comment that was very much something that I was thinking:

I object to the way that the Local Plan's provision that "... a master plan must demonstrate how the functioning Showground will be retained" has been deemed to have been met because there are other showgrounds a two-hour drive away (a half-day round trip).

Apart from the valid point being made, it doesn't say much for Peterborough City Council who in July 2019 declared a climate emergency. This is because they apparently recognise that the impacts of climate breakdown are already causing serious damage to our world and we need to take urgent action.

So the action is to encourage their citizens to travel elsewhere for events and speedway, and with this proposal adding massive congestion to the area for 10 years and beyond whilst then encouraging others to come from all over to practice their axe-throwing and golf driving skills on the £4m range - all very Green & worthwhile

Oh and there was more - this is good:

When PCC wrote the current Local Plan after many weeks of consideration and consultation, it included the very specific requirement that whilst houses were necessary, they should not be built in a way that would completely eliminate the Showground - a Showground which was bringing substantial prestige, economic benefit and wellbeing to Peterborough and the surrounding area.

A Showground which also continued to bring substantial financial benefits to its owners, (£626,000 clear profit, presumably plus expenses, in the two years before AEPG's involvement, for example)

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Missed this one: ouch!!! (well worth a read)

We are away at the moment, out of the country, so we are unable to speak at the planning meeting on the 15th October 2024 in person but we will be watching the live stream of the meeting on YouTube on the day I promise you. Below is the letter we would like to register with you in our absence for your consideration please.

We are direct neighbours to the showground so we are affected directly by both of the applications. We are totally opposed to the applications and wish you to consider the reasons why in our letter below.

plandocs.peterborough.gov.uk/PublicDocuments/01352668.pdf

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1) This is the Objection of British Speedway’s National Governing Body to the planning applications for the mixed-use development of the East of England Showground (23/00400/OUT & 23/00412/OUT).

2) On behalf of the Peterborough Speedway Consortium we enclose;1. Peterborough Speedway Objections 4 October 20242. Appendix 4 October 20243. Speedway’s National Governing Body’s Objections 4 October 20244. Coventry Stadium Appeal Decision dated 19 January 2024.This is a straightforward proposition. The East of England Showground planning applications23/00400/OUT & 23/00412/OUT should be refused.


3) Peterborough Speedway - Objections to the Planning Applications - Retaining Speedway in Peterborough

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Cllr Julie Stevenson@CllrJulieS 10/10/24

7/10/24: Whether you are a fan of the sport or not, surely you cannot help but admire the tenacity and grit of @pboropanthers speedway fans who are fighting so hard to protect Peterborough's sporting heritage. An incredible community of which the city should be proud

10/10/24: Some clarification regarding the comments about the Speedway (Mailonline article - Speedway organisers and families fight bid to build £50m mini-village among 904 objections). The owner and fans are quite distinct from each other in this. The fans are the ones leading the charge to save the track and grandstand. They've been attending the meetings at the showground since before I was born!

10/10/24: Some words ahead of the meeting of the council's planning committee on Tuesday, when the future of the showground will be debated & some decisions made. Thank you @bbccambs for continuing to shine a light on the plight of our speedway team @pboropanthers
Listen here - BBC Radio Cambs 10 Oct 2024 Save Peterborough Panthers Speedway

Further report to come out from PCC the day before, so Monday 14/10/24, was the eye opener there. Look forward to that one, or perhaps not given the way that PCC seems to have been working far too closely with AEPG

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Planning and Environmental Protection Committee - Tuesday 15th October, 2024 1.30 pm - democracy.peterborough.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=117&MId=5138&Ver=4

Can't quite understand why this: 5.1 23/00400/OUT - East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Alwalton, Peterborough, PE2 6XE (which isn't in the local plan)

ahead of this: 5.2 23/00412/OUT - East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Alwalton, Peterborough, PE2 6XE - which is in the local plan

Probably when the big one falls it make the small one irrelevant?

Just awaiting: "Further report to come out from PCC the day before, so Monday 14/10/24" at the moment!

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