Margate Football Club is seeking to appeal to Thanet Council’s decision to deny changes to its stadium development plans.
The club is currently consulting legal experts of possible solutions. They have been discussions proposal for a Travelodge hotel, education facilities and a pitch at Hartsdown Park. This project was approved planning permission five years ago.
But this year the club and its development partners have made some amends to the plans, one of which is to build a smaller hotel. The council did not take into consideration the changes as just an “amendment” to the initial approved plan and is not asking for a new application from the club.
Fans were those who rejected the council’s decision in fear that it will postpone the final date of the project and may even put it in danger of being cancelled. According the supporters’ comments on website, they blames the council “of going back on its previous decisions.”
Meanwhile the club’s website displayed a statement saying: "The club and development partners are reviewing the options available to them; continue to consult with legal advisors, while maintaining dialogue with Thanet District Council."Club director Keith Piper provided the council with a petition revealing five thousands signatures supporting the development. He said: "The development will provide 20 full time and 30 part time jobs and continue to be a significant source of revenue in the local economy."
