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Accrington Stanley Takes Fan Engagement to the Next Level
Accrington Stanley FC Looks for Alternatives to Bring the Community Closer
| Event | Date | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley gets planning permission to redevelop the south stand | 2020 | Wham Stadium, Livingstone Road, Accrington | The club was granted planning permission to enhance and expand their south stand at the Crown Ground (Wham Stadium). |
| Issuing of noise abatement and backdated application submission | 2022 | Wham Stadium, Accrington | A more tense period began in 2022 when the council discovered that the south stand’s redevelopment was not in line with the original approval document. Issuing a noise abatement order while Accrington Stanley submitted a new backdated application further complicated the situation. The new application aimed to regularize the redevelopment, addressing concerns about noise and building compliance, but the council rejected it, instituting significant noise restrictions. |
| Accrington Stanley Appeals to Planning Inspectorate over Knockdown | 2023 (October) | Accrington Borough Council Office | The council issued a noise abatement order and the club submitted a new, backdated application to “regularize” the situation. Steve Lilling Thinks Into Advancement. However, the council turned it down largely on noise grounds, prompting Accrington Stanley to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in October. The appeal was also refused, leading to discussions about potential soundproofing solutions to resolve the ongoing noise disputes. | Event Challenged Noise Complaints |
| Date | 2023-03-06 | Complaints heawl originating noise, music in their properties and gardens | |
| Resident complaints from Karaoke | |||
| Residents Hearing | Hyndburn Borough Council | Residents from Livingstone and Whalley Roads attending the licensing hearing to raise concerns about the local noise pollution. | |
| Resistant to music in their properties | The Stew | ||
| Resident: Night music and taxis issues after 01:00 |