Source: Place North West
FC United of Manchester's planning application for a £3.5m stadium in Moston was passed by Manchester City Council on Thursday.
The proposals include a 5,000 capacity stadium, community changing facilities and classroom, a function space open for public bookings, two additional community pitches and landscaped public areas.
The football club is advised by Manchester-based planning and design consultancy, SCP. Implementing the travel plan for the new development was the priority now, according to Jim Budd, director of SCP, said: "The car parking and travel plans agreed between the club and council now need to be put into action so that we are ready to respond to the demand for travel by all modes when the stadium opens its doors for the first time.
"Based on our experiences with football clubs elsewhere, I am confident that we can show the residents of Moston that the club will be successful in minimising its impact on the community. This is a great day for the club and the people of Moston and everyone associated with FC United should be very proud of what they have achieved."
Earlier plans for a new stadium in Ten Acres Lane in Newton Heath, owned by Manchester City Council, were abandoned when the council withdrew funding.
28 Oct 2011, 09:37
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Friday, July 08, 2011
Plans in for £3.5m FC United ground
FC United of Manchester submitted a planning application on Friday for its new 5,000-capacity community stadium in Moston.
The application was submitted after the club's drop-in sessions in the area found a mixture of support for the development, designed by Taylor Young, together with some concerns over parking in particular.
"There has been some opposition to the proposal from residents, mostly regarding parking and noise," said Andy Walsh, FC United's general manager.
"But we have worked hard to address these concerns in our plans and if we get permission to build we will prove to residents that we are determined to be good neighbours.
"For example, our submission includes proposals on a sustainable travel plan, including park and ride and park and walk schemes.
"We have also found a lot of support for the development among Moston residents who would welcome the additional community amenities our development would bring."
The club is continuing to work with Moston Juniors FC - the current leaseholder on the Ronald Johnson Playing Fields site - about how the two organisations would work together and develop the facilities, if permission is granted.
There will now be a formal consultation period with residents about the proposal before Manchester City Council's planning committee considers the application - likely to be at its September meeting. FC United is also working with the Charities Commission to apply for permission to use part of the site that is covered by a charitable covenant.
The club has already run six drop-in sessions across Moston to explain the plans to residents and answer their questions. The club has also delivered a series of leaflets to more than 10,000 homes in the area to explain the community benefits its stadium would bring.
FC United's proposals for the development include a 5,000 capacity stadium, community changing facilities and classroom, a function space open for public bookings, three additional community pitches and landscaped public areas.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
FC United consults over Moston stadium
Source: Place North West
FC United of Manchester is to hold consultation sessions later in June presenting its plans to develop a community facility and sports stadium in Moston.
The sessions have been organised by FC United and club representatives will be there, together with Moston Juniors Football Club, to explain the plans and answer questions. Representatives from Manchester City Council will also be there to answer questions and explain the council's processes.
FC United general manager Andy Walsh said: "These sessions are part of our ongoing consultation with the Moston community about our plans, aimed at giving as many people as possible the opportunity to put their views directly to us and Moston Juniors Football Club.
"We want as many people as possible to come along and tell us what they would like included in our plans for what would be a community facility. Equally this is not a done deal so we want to hear any concerns so we can take these into consideration as we develop our proposals.
"We will be working closely with the council to keep the community informed as our consultation progresses."
FC United's proposals for the development include a 5,000 capacity stadium, community changing facilities and classroom, a function space open for public bookings, two additional community pitches and landscaped public areas. The development represents around £3.5m of investment in Moston.
Earlier plans for a new stadium in Ten Acres Lane in Newton Heath, owned by Manchester City Council, were abandoned when the council withdrew funding.
The Moston sessions will be held as follows:
Moston Methodist Church, Moston Lane, Tuesday 21 June, 6pm - 8pm
Moston Labour Club, Moston Lane, Wednesday 22 June, 6pm - 8pm
North City Library, Rochdale Road, Wednesday 29 June, 6pm - 8pm
Miners Community & Arts Centre, Teddington Road, Thursday 30 June, 6pm - 8pm
FC United of Manchester is to hold consultation sessions later in June presenting its plans to develop a community facility and sports stadium in Moston.
The sessions have been organised by FC United and club representatives will be there, together with Moston Juniors Football Club, to explain the plans and answer questions. Representatives from Manchester City Council will also be there to answer questions and explain the council's processes.
FC United general manager Andy Walsh said: "These sessions are part of our ongoing consultation with the Moston community about our plans, aimed at giving as many people as possible the opportunity to put their views directly to us and Moston Juniors Football Club.
"We want as many people as possible to come along and tell us what they would like included in our plans for what would be a community facility. Equally this is not a done deal so we want to hear any concerns so we can take these into consideration as we develop our proposals.
"We will be working closely with the council to keep the community informed as our consultation progresses."
FC United's proposals for the development include a 5,000 capacity stadium, community changing facilities and classroom, a function space open for public bookings, two additional community pitches and landscaped public areas. The development represents around £3.5m of investment in Moston.
Earlier plans for a new stadium in Ten Acres Lane in Newton Heath, owned by Manchester City Council, were abandoned when the council withdrew funding.
The Moston sessions will be held as follows:
Moston Methodist Church, Moston Lane, Tuesday 21 June, 6pm - 8pm
Moston Labour Club, Moston Lane, Wednesday 22 June, 6pm - 8pm
North City Library, Rochdale Road, Wednesday 29 June, 6pm - 8pm
Miners Community & Arts Centre, Teddington Road, Thursday 30 June, 6pm - 8pm
Friday, April 08, 2011
FC United plans new stadium in Moston
The club, set up in 2005 by angry Manchester United FC fans following the take over of the Premier League club by the Glazer family, is set to build a new ground in Moston, Greater Manchester.
FC United of Manchester proposed new and renovated community sports facilities and a multi-function community space on the existing 6.3-acre site of the Ten Acres Lane sports centre in Newton Heath, owned by Manchester City Council, which included a 5,000 capacity stadium.
However, the council could no longer support the plans and pulled funding from the scheme due to the central government funding cuts, but has remained working with the club to find an alternative site.
Andy Walsh, club general manager, told Place: "The council's executive is meeting to consider a paper recommended for development which is subject to a decision at 1pm today.
"We plan to submit a planning application in the summer and look to be on site in the autumn this year. The scheme will be largely similar to the one in Newton Heath but without the sports hall because we haven't got the budget for that. Plans include an artificial pitch as well as the full size grass pitch."
Within the council report, it said: "FC United is a member's owned football club constituted as an Industrial and Provident Society. The club wish to establish a 5,000 capacity stadium and accompanying community facilities, which they had originally intended to develop on an existing leisure site at Ten Acres Lane, Newton Heath.
"This report identifies the Ronald Johnson Playing Field site as the preferred option for the development and authority is sought to enable FC United and officers to undertake detailed site investigation works, consult with the local community and other stakeholders and undertake detailed feasibility on the potential development.
"The site is currently used by Moston Juniors FC and the council executive is being recommended to agree £750,000 towards a joint scheme between FC United and Moston Juniors."
The council said the majority of the site is currently let to trustees of Moston Juniors FC on a 25 year lease expiring in 2032.
The rent is £1,000 a year but may need to be relinquished as part of the proposed surrender and grant of new lease to FC United.
FC United is seeking investment from Manchester City Council to secure community funding originally committed towards its Newton Heath plans.
The club proposes to use a £1.5m community shares scheme towards the development, plus £500,000 from its development fund, an £850,000 grant from Football Foundation, Sport England and other grant bodies.
FC United has raised £1.3m to date from its community shares offer associated with the development of Ten Acres Lane.
The community share scheme involved investors purchasing £1 shares to a value ranging from £200 up to £20,000.
The club intends to keep residents surrounding the Ronald Johnson Playing Field site involved during the feasibility study.
Walsh added: "The council have been fantastic working to find an alternative site and have worked extremely hard over the last four weeks because they recognise the community and regeneration benefits the scheme will bring to the area."
FC United is seeking support from the council to enable them to meet its shareholders at a general meeting on Thursday 7 April to confirm the revised offer.
FC United currently plays its home games at Gigg Lane in Bury and has office space in Ancoats. The club attracts an average crowd in excess of 2,200 and plays in the EvoStik League Premier Division.
To meet the club's requirements, it is intended that the ground will be operational by the start of the 2012/2013 football season.
Broughton Park and Wythenshawe Park were the other sites being considered for development.
FC United is expected to submit a planning application in July this year. The club is holding its general meeting at The Central Methodist Hall in Oldham Street, Manchester, from 6pm.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
FC United launch £1.5m community share issue
Source: Place North West
21 Sep 2010, 10:16
FC United of Manchester today launched a £1.5m community share issue to help fund the proposed new stadium.
The five-year-old club is giving supporters and the wider community the chance to invest in its future by buying shares to raise funds for the development of a new £3.5m stadium, close to United's birthplace in Newton Heath.
Supporters, investors and companies can support the club's development by buying £1 shares from the minimum purchase of £200 up to £20,000.
The 5,000-capacity stadium will be the first permanent home for the club, which currently plays at Bury FC's ground.
FC United recently submitted a planning application for the stadium, with a decision due from Manchester City Council on Thursday 25 November.
The club hopes the share issue will raise £1.5m of the total cost of the stadium, with an equal amount coming from grant funding.
The club will also raise £500,000 through donations, with £300,000 of that already raised.
FC United claims it is the first football club to issue community shares, a means by which community enterprises can raise capital funds. The club operates under a one member, one vote system, which will remain unaffected by the share issue.
The main aim of the shares is to provide investors with a social return by funding the football and community objectives of FC United, but the club's business plan also provides for potential financial returns for shareholders.
The offer closes on 30 November 2010.
* For more information about FC United's community share issue, including the formal prospectus and an application form, please visit: www.fc-utd.co.uk/communityshares.
* The club will be holding an open meeting for any supporters or potential investors interested in finding out more about the shares and the Newton Heath plans, at the Manchester Methodist Hall at 7pm on Thursday 23 September.
21 Sep 2010, 10:16
FC United of Manchester today launched a £1.5m community share issue to help fund the proposed new stadium.
The five-year-old club is giving supporters and the wider community the chance to invest in its future by buying shares to raise funds for the development of a new £3.5m stadium, close to United's birthplace in Newton Heath.
Supporters, investors and companies can support the club's development by buying £1 shares from the minimum purchase of £200 up to £20,000.
The 5,000-capacity stadium will be the first permanent home for the club, which currently plays at Bury FC's ground.
FC United recently submitted a planning application for the stadium, with a decision due from Manchester City Council on Thursday 25 November.
The club hopes the share issue will raise £1.5m of the total cost of the stadium, with an equal amount coming from grant funding.
The club will also raise £500,000 through donations, with £300,000 of that already raised.
FC United claims it is the first football club to issue community shares, a means by which community enterprises can raise capital funds. The club operates under a one member, one vote system, which will remain unaffected by the share issue.
The main aim of the shares is to provide investors with a social return by funding the football and community objectives of FC United, but the club's business plan also provides for potential financial returns for shareholders.
The offer closes on 30 November 2010.
* For more information about FC United's community share issue, including the formal prospectus and an application form, please visit: www.fc-utd.co.uk/communityshares.
* The club will be holding an open meeting for any supporters or potential investors interested in finding out more about the shares and the Newton Heath plans, at the Manchester Methodist Hall at 7pm on Thursday 23 September.
Friday, September 10, 2010
FC United submits Newton Heath plans
Source: Place North West
10 Sep 2010, 09:29
Michael Hunt
FC United of Manchester, the supporter-owned club set up in 2005 when the Glazer family took control of MUFC, is submitting its proposals for a new ground and community sports development to be built in Newton Heath, east Manchester, today.
Andy Walsh, club general manager, told Place: "We're submitting the planning application to Manchester City Council which includes plans for a 5,000-capacity stadium of which 750 will be seated and the rest standing.
"We've carried out consultations during the design stages and 1,000 people attended an open day to put forward their views. We're satisfied we're going to meet all requirements."
FC United plans to develop a football ground and proposes new and renovated community sports facilities and a multi-function community space on the existing site of the Ten Acres Lane sports centre, which is owned by Manchester City Council and actually covers 6.3 acres.
Walsh said progress is going well with fundraising to deliver the £3.5m development and is hopeful of gaining £1.5m through grant funding. FC United is targeting £2m to be raised through cash donations and a community share scheme.
Walsh added: "Our target for fundraising is £500,000 and we are fast approaching £300,000 which we expect to reach in the next few days. The community share offer document is due to go out later this month."
"The planning committee will discuss our application at its meeting on 25 November."
Urban regeneration company New East Manchester and Manchester City Council have been working with FC United for the past two years to develop the plans.
In July, FC United selected a design team consisting of Preston and Manchester-based Frank Whittle Partnerships, as project managers, West Didsbury-based Ludlam Associates, as planning consultants, and Handforth-based Taylor Young, as architects, to take proposals to the planning stage.
The rest of the design team includes structural engineers Ian Scott-Hughes, highways consultants AECOM, M&E consultants Beverly Clifton Morris, and environmental consultants TEP.
FC United is being provided with legal support and advice from Cobbetts LLP and RSM Tenon act as the club's financial advisors.
FC United hopes the development will be completed within the next two to three years if planning is approved and funding is secured and subject to consultation. The club said appointment of building contractors will follow the planning application stage.
FC United finished in eighth position in the Northern Premier League Premier Division last season, which is six divisions below the more lucrative Premier League.
The club currently plays home matches at Bury's Gigg Lane.
10 Sep 2010, 09:29
Michael Hunt
FC United of Manchester, the supporter-owned club set up in 2005 when the Glazer family took control of MUFC, is submitting its proposals for a new ground and community sports development to be built in Newton Heath, east Manchester, today.
Andy Walsh, club general manager, told Place: "We're submitting the planning application to Manchester City Council which includes plans for a 5,000-capacity stadium of which 750 will be seated and the rest standing.
"We've carried out consultations during the design stages and 1,000 people attended an open day to put forward their views. We're satisfied we're going to meet all requirements."
FC United plans to develop a football ground and proposes new and renovated community sports facilities and a multi-function community space on the existing site of the Ten Acres Lane sports centre, which is owned by Manchester City Council and actually covers 6.3 acres.
Walsh said progress is going well with fundraising to deliver the £3.5m development and is hopeful of gaining £1.5m through grant funding. FC United is targeting £2m to be raised through cash donations and a community share scheme.
Walsh added: "Our target for fundraising is £500,000 and we are fast approaching £300,000 which we expect to reach in the next few days. The community share offer document is due to go out later this month."
"The planning committee will discuss our application at its meeting on 25 November."
Urban regeneration company New East Manchester and Manchester City Council have been working with FC United for the past two years to develop the plans.
In July, FC United selected a design team consisting of Preston and Manchester-based Frank Whittle Partnerships, as project managers, West Didsbury-based Ludlam Associates, as planning consultants, and Handforth-based Taylor Young, as architects, to take proposals to the planning stage.
The rest of the design team includes structural engineers Ian Scott-Hughes, highways consultants AECOM, M&E consultants Beverly Clifton Morris, and environmental consultants TEP.
FC United is being provided with legal support and advice from Cobbetts LLP and RSM Tenon act as the club's financial advisors.
FC United hopes the development will be completed within the next two to three years if planning is approved and funding is secured and subject to consultation. The club said appointment of building contractors will follow the planning application stage.
FC United finished in eighth position in the Northern Premier League Premier Division last season, which is six divisions below the more lucrative Premier League.
The club currently plays home matches at Bury's Gigg Lane.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
FC United picks stadium design team
Source: Place North West
15 Jul 2010, 10:31
Michael Hunt
The supporter-owned club, established when the Glazer family took over Manchester United Football Club in May 2005, has selected a design team to take a proposed ground and community sports development in Newton Heath, east Manchester, to planning stage.
Preston and Manchester-based Frank Whittle Partnerships has been appointed as project managers, Kath Ludlam as planning consultant, and Handforth-based Taylor Young as architects.
FWP, which has designed a 2,000-seat stand for Fleetwood Town FC, will oversee the project from start to finish including the responsibility of leading on appointments of further professionals and consultants; with regular reporting to the project board and the main FC United of Manchester board.
Ludlam, from West Didsbury-based Ludlam Associates, will oversee and deliver the planning application. FC United said her role also includes:
* Managing the consultation with Newton Heath residents and community groups
* Working with a range of other professionals
* Researching and producing a series of reports from the environmental impact of the development to traffic and transport
FC United said that the design team has been assembled following "a competitive tender process" overseen by a sub-committee of the club's elected board members and general manager Andy Walsh.
FC United added that the costs for each appointment were "factored into the overall cost for the ground at the beginning of the planning process".
Walsh said: "The whole project cost is £3.5m of which we are raising £2m ourselves through public cash donations, a community shares scheme, and the rest of the £1.5m needed we hope to receive through grant funding.
"We've had some very successful consultation events with resident and community groups in the Newton Heath area which are on-going. We are gathering the information from these groups and will form our design using what has been said before we hold further consultations after the design has been complete."
Walsh could not confirm when the club will have its design complete or an exact date for when a full planning application will be submitted, but the club has targeted the end of August.
FC United said more detailed work will follow the planning application stage with the yet to be appointed building contractors.
The design team also includes:
* Structural engineers Ian Scott-Hughes
* Highways consultants AECOM
* M&E consultants Beverly Clifton Morris
* Environmental consultants TEP
FWP has also been picked as quantity surveyor on the project and law firm Cobbetts LLP is providing the club with legal support and advice. FC United said its accountants, RSM Tenon, continue to act as the club's financial advisors.
The club announced plans to develop a football ground in Newton Heath in March which proposed new and renovated community sports facilities and a multi-function community space at the 5,000-capacity stadium.
Manchester City Council owns the site being proposed for development, which is the existing Ten Acres Lane sports centre.
The club has been working closely with the council and urban regeneration company New East Manchester for the past two years to develop the plans.
Provided planning and funding is secured and subject to consultation, FC United hopes the development will be completed in the next two to three years.
Last season the club finished in eighth position in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, which is six divisions below the more lucrative Premier League.
Newton Heath is the birthplace of the Manchester United FC, the runners-up in the Premier League.
15 Jul 2010, 10:31
Michael Hunt
The supporter-owned club, established when the Glazer family took over Manchester United Football Club in May 2005, has selected a design team to take a proposed ground and community sports development in Newton Heath, east Manchester, to planning stage.
Preston and Manchester-based Frank Whittle Partnerships has been appointed as project managers, Kath Ludlam as planning consultant, and Handforth-based Taylor Young as architects.
FWP, which has designed a 2,000-seat stand for Fleetwood Town FC, will oversee the project from start to finish including the responsibility of leading on appointments of further professionals and consultants; with regular reporting to the project board and the main FC United of Manchester board.
Ludlam, from West Didsbury-based Ludlam Associates, will oversee and deliver the planning application. FC United said her role also includes:
* Managing the consultation with Newton Heath residents and community groups
* Working with a range of other professionals
* Researching and producing a series of reports from the environmental impact of the development to traffic and transport
FC United said that the design team has been assembled following "a competitive tender process" overseen by a sub-committee of the club's elected board members and general manager Andy Walsh.
FC United added that the costs for each appointment were "factored into the overall cost for the ground at the beginning of the planning process".
Walsh said: "The whole project cost is £3.5m of which we are raising £2m ourselves through public cash donations, a community shares scheme, and the rest of the £1.5m needed we hope to receive through grant funding.
"We've had some very successful consultation events with resident and community groups in the Newton Heath area which are on-going. We are gathering the information from these groups and will form our design using what has been said before we hold further consultations after the design has been complete."
Walsh could not confirm when the club will have its design complete or an exact date for when a full planning application will be submitted, but the club has targeted the end of August.
FC United said more detailed work will follow the planning application stage with the yet to be appointed building contractors.
The design team also includes:
* Structural engineers Ian Scott-Hughes
* Highways consultants AECOM
* M&E consultants Beverly Clifton Morris
* Environmental consultants TEP
FWP has also been picked as quantity surveyor on the project and law firm Cobbetts LLP is providing the club with legal support and advice. FC United said its accountants, RSM Tenon, continue to act as the club's financial advisors.
The club announced plans to develop a football ground in Newton Heath in March which proposed new and renovated community sports facilities and a multi-function community space at the 5,000-capacity stadium.
Manchester City Council owns the site being proposed for development, which is the existing Ten Acres Lane sports centre.
The club has been working closely with the council and urban regeneration company New East Manchester for the past two years to develop the plans.
Provided planning and funding is secured and subject to consultation, FC United hopes the development will be completed in the next two to three years.
Last season the club finished in eighth position in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, which is six divisions below the more lucrative Premier League.
Newton Heath is the birthplace of the Manchester United FC, the runners-up in the Premier League.
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