(Lead image: an artists impression of what the redeveloped City Ground would look like. 02.06.2021 17:28 source: theBusinessDesk.com / StadiumDB.com [MK]; author: micha. A scheme to redevelop the City Ground was first put forward in 2019 but has been given greater urgency since the club's promotion to the Premier League. The Reds want to give their home a significant facelift and transform the stadium into a world-class venue, in a multi-million pound project. 2023 BBC. You can also sign up here. Mark Cooke, the rowing club captain, wrote to Rushcliffe council last year to offer some initial, albeit conditional, support for these proposals, but there are also the views of the neighbouring Nottingham & Union Rowing Club to take into account and, plainly, it is a divisive and sensitive issue. Capacity at the stadium will be increased from 30,000 to 35,000. In our daily Nottingham Forest bulletin, we'll be bringing you the latest developments on their planning bid, breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. He was previously the chief football writer for The Guardian and The Observer and spent nearly 20 years working for the two titles. The project would focus on the redevelopment of the Peter Taylor Stand, creating a new three-tier stand with a 10,000 capacity. The new Peter Taylor Stand will see the introduction of facilities including a museum, a new club shop, range of hospitality lounge options and restaurants and executive boxes. A scheme to expand the capacity to 38,000 was first put forward in 2019 but has been given greater urgency since the club's promotion to the Premier League. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic along with the planning approval yet to be granted, it is understood there have been issues with the proposed residential development next to the stadium. A total of 253 jobs would be sustained through the construction period. Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas Randall QC gives fresh update on club's planned City Ground redevelopment, Get Reds transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox. Decision to be made on new car park labelled 'key element' of 21m plan. The decision now opens the door to the club to have detailed discussions with its advisers and partners on how and when the development will be delivered. There has never been more demand for tickets and, if there is anything we have learned since the turn of the year, it is that the 30,000-capacity City Ground is no longer big enough, even in the Championship. Bandung is the capital of West Java in Indonesia. Matchday visitor expenditure would see an additional 55.6m per annum spent on goods and services outside the ground as a result of the stands rebuild, it is claimed. The idea, pre-COVID 19, was that the stand would be open for business later this year. Euro 2021 Tickets: How to attend the games. Weve made considerable progress. could have a huge impact on the local economy. Nottingham Forest's plans to upgrade the City Ground are close to being finalised. Plans to redevelop Nottingham Forest's City Ground have been recommended for approval by planners. The redevelopment would also incorporate a new public realm, car parking and associated works. Fortunately for Forest, owner Evangelos Marinakis has deep pockets and these extras are not huge costs in the grand scheme of things when he is already committed to spending tens of millions of pounds. Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Reds prepare for resumption of Premier League season. Realistically, however, that next stage of the development remains years away. More than 2m has already been spent directly related to the redevelopment plan, with owner Evangelos Marinakis said to remain committed to the scheme. That is obviously going to be a lot of bus stops and it was initially proposed that Forest should swallow up those costs if the planning application was approved. The Nottingham Forest Megastore located at the City Ground with the exception of the official online store is the best place to pick up any club related merchandise. The rebuilt stand is then expected to be constructed throughout the 2023/24 season. England: Nottingham Forest further adjust stadium design. Architecture, Interior Design. including knocking down the Peter Taylor Stand & building a new 10,000-seater instead. Its bleak times for the club you could say with Nottingham Forest suffering a dismal start to the 2020/21 season, currently sitting 20th in the Championship table. Owner Evangelos Marinakis is said to still be committed to the scheme, with more than 2m having already been spent on costs directly related to the redevelopment plan. You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. Plans to expand Nottingham Forest's City Ground have been approved by councillors. The report said these, and the impact of non-match day events such as concerts, could add 3.68m to the local economy every year and support up to 120 jobs. The club have negotiated an extended longer lease with Nottingham City Council, who own the City Ground. A report in their accounts for 2019/20 said: The club is committed to improving the fan experience at the City Ground. The challenges are that it is a part-residential site and an iconic site, Randall explained. Rushcliffe Borough Council, the authority that will decide whether or not to approve the revised plans, has told The Athletic there is still no date for the hearing to take place. Celtic have over 17-20k in our waiting list. Rushcliffe Borough Council's . Once opened the capacity of the City Ground will rise to around 38,000. But I hope the fans realise, were not building an extension on a house here, its a major infrastructure project. Nottingham City Homes failed to fix problems in woman's home, Water had been leaking in the home for more than two years, Metal arches and bag searches introduced at college after stabbing outside, Hundreds of homes set to be built in 'very desirable' village. How 'iconic' City Ground will look after Nottingham Forest complete redevelopment - in pictures. Everton Stadium: . A nice feature is that the stand will also include a Club Museum as well as a new Club Shop. Before the country went into lockdown due to the pandemic, she had met Randall to discuss the proposals. They would also pay 470,000 towards community infrastructure such as schools and health care. Forest's plans were given a boost in June after the club secured a new 250-year lease to continue playing at the stadium. Suneil Johal: Sod the new stadium. Craven Cottage redevelopment: Whats the latest news? Nottingham City Council granted the lease following "extensive negotiations" over the planned . Developer - Nottingham Forest Expected Start Date - 2020 PLANS REVEALED FOR CITY GROUND EXPANSION AND SURROUNDING SITE REDEVELOPMENT. If the club is playing in the Championship, employment figures are reduced.. Everything, however, has gone very quiet. The total cost for the project is now expected to be in excess of 94m. The councils executive manager for communities Dave Mitchell said: We continue to work with the applicant to try and resolve outstanding matters raised during the consultation on the planning application.. Ian Evans. The approved plans include the rebuilding of the Peter Taylor Stand to create 5,000 more seats as well as public space and parking. Read about our approach to external linking. The vacant Tiles UK warehouse in Derby Road, Stapleford was recently demolished so a new public car park could replace it, and these plans will soon be decided by councillors. 40,000 for extra buses on the main A52 road into Nottingham from the east and west, . Sport, Leisure. as American prepares to face Ciryl Gane in main event of . Weve had to go through all the relevant stages of consultation. "The stand redevelopment is absolutely vital for the future of the club. This extended lease means the club are now able to proceed with plans to redevelop The City Ground and surrounding area. Raheem Laghari: No, we expect it to be a massive ball ache, were used to it now. A visual of Nottingham Forest's proposed City Ground redevelopment. Play In total, it is estimated the redevelopment will cost more than 94m. Stadium capacity will increase to 38,000. Another issue concerns the appearance of the proposed block of apartments and the impact, aesthetically, that such a high-rise structure would have on what is a picturesque riverside location. Nottingham Forest hope that by early June, they will have witnessed a couple of major landmark moments in the club's history. Forest have been using Buro Happold, an international firm of engineering consultants, to advise them and a 13-page document was submitted in November as a response to the above. All of which makes it even more imperative that the relevant people can navigate their way through a forest of red tape, procedural cul-de-sacs and all sorts of other curveballs that have held back the creation of the shiny, elusive, new Peter Taylor Stand which was first announced more than three years ago. Try a week on us. Concern after 'insane' damage caused to cars in flats car park, Several cars were damaged in the incident, One lucky Nottinghamshire resident has won 1 million in Premium Bonds, It's worth checking your account as the latest people to scoop the top prizes have been announced, Chippy says 'nothing is concrete' amid plan to turn building into flats, The shop's manager has explained the future of the eatery has not yet been decided despite the proposals being recommended for approval. Join the discussion in the comments section here Nottingham Forest fans earlier in the season. Councillors voted for the plans by 9 to 2 following a lengthy debate. . Simon Cutter: Did you ever believe this would happen? Here's everything you need to know about the planned development It is a huge project for us, Randall said in a Q&A with the Supporters Trust this week. The authority has not commented. Seating plans for the new stand were revealed at the end of 2019, with more than 8,000 'standard' seats split over three tiers. Nottingham Forest have signed former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard on a free transfer, the promoted Premier League club said. The 27-year-old looked set to join the Belgian Pro League . MPs had called for upcoming cost of living support worth 900 to be spread out in several instalments next winter. Transfer stance set out as striker's agent drops hint amid Forest 'interest', Bizarre Forest transfer 'agreement' revealed ahead of January window. Forest have submitted plans for an apartment block to be built alongside the new stand, consisting of a proposed 170 properties for more than 400 residents. The hospitality suites and boxes would be available for conferencing, third-party hire and community use on non-match days. . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. Rushcliffe Borough Council's planning committee met in July to consider the Reds' application. It was re-built before the ground was used to . Speaking in the meeting, a spokesperson for the club told councillors the development will deliver a "sense of pride". Here's a look at what has been said and what is expected to happen as Forest look to turn their home into a world-class venue. Nottingham Forest have unveiled plans to redevelop the City Ground to a 38,000 capacity stadium. Nottingham Forest have announced ambitious plans to increase the capacity of the City Ground to around 38,000. 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The stand would be split between four floors and would become the grounds tallest stand. The latest updates. Main Stand design by architect Benoy. Since then, it is not clear if the various parties have established any more common ground. The city initially wanted Forest to pay any cost of the works that may be required on both the Trent and Lady Bay bridges that sit on either side of the City Ground after the two structures have been assessed by highway inspectors as part of a transport review. The club first revealed plans to revamp the stadium in 2019 with the intention of turning it into a world-class venue. The plans concentrate on changes to the main stand with added features around the ground The club would in part sell the housing site to fund the stadium's construction, the documents say. The Championship club had originally planned to relocate Peter Taylor Stand season card holders for the 2020/21 campaign, but they have now been allowed to renew their seats. his frustrations came out in a brunch meeting with Simon Robinson, Rushcliffes council leader, at a restaurant near the City Ground. It has been a complex process but we are close to fruition with the planning process.. . In a Q&A with the Supporters Trust, Randall previously said: It is a huge project for us. This has been a complex process because of the cross-jurisdictional nature of the City Ground site coupled with the fact that the development is taking place in a residential area with the challenges this brings in the planning process. Weve made considerable progress and will be updating our planning application very soon for submission and expect a decision this summer.. A post shared by Nottingham Forest FC (@officialnffc) on Nov 15, 2019 at 1:30am PST. Cheeks: Nows the time to do it. 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Work was due to begin after the final home game of last season, starting with knocking down and rebuilding the Peter Taylor Stand, but it was put on hold - with delays in the planning process cited. For now, though, it is all on the back-burner and, if everything goes well at Wembley on Sunday afternoon, nothing will prevent the biggest party Nottingham has seen in the 21st century. Nottinghamshire neighbours already planning holidays after scooping 70,000 lottery win. As many as 253 jobs could be created locally within the construction phase, while, the club expects an additional 100 jobs to be created in-house alongside a 20 per cent rise in flexible, matchday staff.The club hoping to have all work complete by the end of that season in time for a summer 2024 opening. Martyn Barnett: its better to do it now with no fans, it would get done a lot quicker IMO. Fans will be able to renew their seats at the City Ground online from 10am tomorrow (Monday, February 21), with adult prices starting at 385. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The City Ground is an iconic stadium in English football but it needs redevelopment to allow the club to move forward with its ambitions and I am very supportive of what Nicholas and the owners are trying to achieve, she said. Its been a complex task. Reactions: JustMiles, BeestonLad, local_weasel and 4 others. Brief: Nottingham Forest have a new owner and an open architecture competition has been financed and launched to re-develop a new main stand, incorporating the existing 3 stands: Trent End, Brian Clough Stand & Bridgford Stand. Many specialist agencies have been engaged to assist the club in the delivery of this project including architects, construction firms, engineering groups, traffic consultants and environmental experts. Obviously we want the permission to proceed, but we knew when we made the decision that we wanted to develop the Peter Taylor Stand and stay on this current site - rather than move to another site - that there would be challenges which come with that. New City Ground Redevelopment for Nottingham Forest Service. Nottingham City Homes failed to fix problems in woman's home, Water had been leaking in the home for more than two years, Metal arches and bag searches introduced at college after stabbing outside, Hundreds of homes set to be built in 'very desirable' village. Nottingham's Lister Gate to be transformed into a health hub. It comes as Forest are a week away from beginning the campaign in the Premier League after a 23 year absence. The planning process for it is still underway and Forest say they remain committed to the project. This will involve the construction of a new stand to replace the old Main Stand, which is now called the Peter Taylor Stand. Where you'll be sitting. The Trent End Stand - This stand is so named because it is the closest to the nearby River Trent. We would hope to have a decision this summer. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, on Twitter, or on Instagram. Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Lewis OBrien reacts after being denied his planned move from the Reds to Blackburn Rovers. . The new facade is different but main alterations cover the residential building behind the stadium. @apgloria: When is the Peter Taylor stand being sorted please? 2023 BBC. That would potentially be a 804m boost to the economy over a decade. The total cost for the project is now expected to be in excess of 94m. As I said on the world thread I can see the Main Stand being built, capacity at just over 35k which will mean maximum attendances . The city met its 2020 target to reduce carbon . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In December 2017, the club announced plans to undertake a redevelopment of the Main Stand at Selhurst Park, raising the capacity to approximately 34,000, with the new structure ready by 2021. Nottingham Forest 's ambitious 100million plans to redevelop the Peter Taylor Stand have been given the green light. Nottingham Forest submitted a revised planning application for the multi-million pound redevelopment of The City Ground last month. The plans concentrate on changes to the main stand with added features around the ground The club would in part sell the housing site to fund the stadium's construction, the documents say. Images, courtesy: Benoy Stadium regeneration Benoy have been working with Nottingham Forest on a stadium wide regeneration which will expand the stadium to the largest in the East Midlands with 38,000 seats. 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