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Hotel Football | Old Trafford | 10 fl
Hotel Plan by Manchester United Legend Gary Neville Opposite Old Trafford Set to Get Green Light
Exclusive by Mike Keegan
May 10, 2012
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An artist’s impression of the 10-storey leisure and retail complex. The plans were expected to be approved by council bosses at a town hall meeting tonight.
Gary Neville appears to have won his planning war with Manchester United – after town hall officers recommended his proposals for a hotel and supporters’ club opposite Old Trafford should be allowed.
The Reds legend, who made 400 appearances for the club, wants to create a 10-storey leisure and retail complex within the shadows of the stadium.
But, as revealed in February, United bosses, who had originally backed the proposals, performed a U-turn and lodged a stinging five-page objection with Trafford council officials.
They claimed the development has insufficient parking and say that even if those issues were resolved, ‘MUFC shall continue to oppose and object to the proposed scheme’ due to its impact on the Old Trafford landscape, highway safety and ‘the club’s holistic vision for the continuing enhancement of the area surrounding the stadium’.
A decision was due at a meeting tonight – where it is understood planning bosses will recommend the project for approval.
In an 18-page report into the scheme, they dismiss United’s claims that the building, which includes a bar, a shop and 139 bedrooms, will impact negatively on the Old Trafford landscape. They also state their belief that it will create jobs and ‘support economic growth’.
The report also reveals that Greater Manchester Police’s United match commander, Chief Supt Mark Roberts, has raised concerns with the plans.
He cited evidence that licensed premises close to football grounds increase the risk of crime and disorder.
But within the report, planners state that no objections from the force were received and added that they will expect bosses at the project to work closely with police on match days.
Neville, a United ambassador, will be required to hand over almost £162,000 towards highway and transport schemes and a further £82,770 unless he plants 267 trees on the site next to the Bridgewater Canal on Sir Matt Busby Way.
He will also be asked to provide evidence the site can provide parking spaces for 210 cars three months prior to opening.
Planning consultant for the project, Rob Turley, said on behalf of Neville: "We are aware that Trafford Planning Committee will meet tonight and we understand the scheme is recommended for approval by the officers. We await the outcome of planning committee."
A spokesman for the club said: "Manchester United are aware of the planning report and await the council’s decision."
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said the force did not wish to comment further on the plans.
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Back to committee this week following minor amendments. Changes illustrated here, 1 less bedroom, balconies to rooms removed, slight increase in height.
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http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...tball-pitch-on-roof-of-his-old-trafford-hotel
Gary Neville gets approval for football pitch on roof of his Old Trafford hotel
Matthew Davis
November 09, 2012
A football pitch will be built on the roof of the hotel
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Gary Neville's plans for a football pitch on top of his new hotel have been approved. Councillors unanimously approved plans for the artificial pitch at his hotel and supporters club in the shadow of Old Trafford.
The 16m by 12m pitch will be available for use by anyone wishing to play at the top of the ten-storey building including non-residents. It includes a bar, TV and a retractable roof canopy.
Following the decision by Trafford's planning committee work is expected to start on site by Sir Matt Busby Way at the end of January 2013 despite United's objections to the project.
Speaking after the decision Anthony Kilbride, projects director from Red Property Service, said: "The roof was to be used on match days and we decided to utilise it with something a bit more interesting.
"I can not think of a more iconic location to play five-a-side football.
"We hope to attract families and kids to use the pitch, it will not be exclusively for hotel guests."
The former Manchester United skipper's 138-bed hotel is expected to be open in time for the start of the 2014/15 season.
The original application had been approved in May but came back before planners with minor design changes including the pitch.
Changes included increasing the height of the building by 1.9m to accommodate the pitch's retractable roof and the removal of all hotel balconies.
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