Chris 441 Posted February 2 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68169290 Article on BBC about the latest A nice picture of the kart track with a negative headline won't do any harm Usual nothing response from the LVPA and EHDC though, but at least they know the BBC are interested so pressure being put on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted February 2 34 minutes ago, Chris said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68169290 Article on BBC about the latest A nice picture of the kart track with a negative headline won't do any harm Usual nothing response from the LVPA and EHDC though, but at least they know the BBC are interested so pressure being put on Keeps Speedway and stadia in the news, can’t do any harm as you say especially with the other publicity this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted February 2 What state is the current site in - is it recognisable from the previous speedway stadium? Is there any recent photos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted February 5 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0h4g8x9 A report from BBC Three Counties last Friday on the current situation. Skip to 2hr 22mins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,955 Posted February 5 On 2/3/2024 at 4:14 AM, Chris said: A nice picture of the kart track with a negative headline won't do any harm Not sure what the kart track has to do with the speedway stadium - different stadiums with different leaseholders aren't they? Was racing at the kart track last year so was able to take a look at the speedway track. The stadium itself still seems to be quite good condition, but the track seems to have been buried under tons of soil that has been dumped there. It's possible it may be relatively intact underneath if it were all dug out - difficult to tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted February 5 No, the lease has been held by the kart track for the whole complex since 2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winstoncigar 23 Posted March 16 Sounds like the Fat Lady is singing at Rye House Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted March 17 (edited) On 3/16/2024 at 10:54 PM, winstoncigar said: Sounds like the Fat Lady is singing at Rye House Why? Edited March 17 by Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted March 17 36 minutes ago, Chris said: Why? It appears that a retrospective planning application to East Herts Council was submitted and validated by the council last week Details on East Herts planning portal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted March 18 They have put in for retrospective planning on the spectator stand that they turned into a gymnastics centre. They lied in 2020 and said the size of the building hadn't changed so didn't need to apply for planning permission. They stuck a huge extension on the end as a viewing area They are currently being investigated by East Herts District Council planning enforcement for this breach and others It sums up the state of planning in this country that you can put in for retrospective planning just when the investigation for the breach is coming to an end In the overall scheme of things, it doesn't mean a great deal. The area of the track is where it matters. How long can they keep a white elephant after paying out a tidy sum for the lease? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted March 18 7 hours ago, Chris said: They have put in for retrospective planning on the spectator stand that they turned into a gymnastics centre. They lied in 2020 and said the size of the building hadn't changed so didn't need to apply for planning permission. They stuck a huge extension on the end as a viewing area They are currently being investigated by East Herts District Council planning enforcement for this breach and others It sums up the state of planning in this country that you can put in for retrospective planning just when the investigation for the breach is coming to an end In the overall scheme of things, it doesn't mean a great deal. The area of the track is where it matters. How long can they keep a white elephant after paying out a tidy sum for the lease? Maybe the OP just saw the planning application and presumed it was for the stadium Anyway let's hope this one gets refused 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted March 28 https://publicaccess.eastherts.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=S9ZI48GLFP200&activeTab=summary The retrospective planning application for the big extension that was stuck on the spectator stand 4 years ago that breached building laws Any objections would be welcome. Just go to the comment section. Comments should focus on: East Herts District Council were informed 4 years ago of the breach by the Rye House Action Group Strong action should be taken against unlawful building work The applicant has destroyed a community asset(track and club) and broke planning laws. They shouldn't be helped or rewarded for such reprehensible behaviour Not a good look for EHDC if they don't enforce building laws The harder the council make it for Rye House Group the better the chances for Speedway being part of the future. If it wasn't for the RHAG the whole complex would have been a football pitch and clubhouse by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff 60 Posted April 5 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c164359694no.amp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,071 Posted April 6 20 hours ago, jeff said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c164359694no.amp What a mess! Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but it is a pity Len Silver didn't protect the club a bit better, when he passed the reins to someone else. Especially as speedway was lost before, but miraculously came back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted April 6 On 4/5/2024 at 1:36 PM, jeff said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c164359694no.amp It's a nonsense article where the reporter has just looked at the planning portal on EHDC website and made a story from it. Crap journalism. He's added parts from the retrospective planning application from the Rye House Group and added a couple of fan comments from the public comments to try and make it seem fair. RHAG have serious allegations against EHDC and Lee Valley Park Authrority which need to be answered. Rye House Group are still trying to bullsh1t their way through all the mess they have created by saying it's now unsafe. Anyone with eyes can still see the area where the track was is clear. The Environmental Agency have put in an objection to the unlawful building though which could make things interesting. 11 hours ago, Ray Stadia said: What a mess! Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but it is a pity Len Silver didn't protect the club a bit better, when he passed the reins to someone else. Especially as speedway was lost before, but miraculously came back! Yep. Was more worried about the £ signs than the future of the club by all accounts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
