A date has been announced for when London Mayor Boris Johnson will make the final decision on whether Brentford FC’s new Lionel Road Stadium will go-ahead.
The club already won planning permission from Hounslow Council on December 5 last year for a 20,000 capacity stadium with 11 surrounding tower blocks, but now up to the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State for communities and local government to make the final decision.
That decision will be made on January 29.
Objectors have been writing to the Mayor to protest at the height and capacity of the tower blocks. In response the club is urging its fans to lobby Boris in support for the project.
Boris can either give the project a firm green light or reject it, or he can call in the project for further scrutiny which could delay the plans, which Brentford FC says could threaten its viability.
To express support or objection to the plans, e-mail Eddie Lister, the Mayor’s chief of staff and deputy mayor for policy and planning, and David Blankson-Hemans, the Mayor’s strategic planner. You can also write a letter to Mayor Boris Johnson, Sir Edward Lister or David Blankson-Hemans at Greater London Authority, City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA. Put reference number P/2013/1811 in the subject heading for both e-mails and letters and include your name and full postal address.
The email address is mayor@london.gov.uk
