As he's an MP with a constituency in a different borough (Lambeth), it seems unlikely, plus we don't know if there are any problems with the council yet, do we? In fact, we don't even know what the plans are.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

The local media are already giving it their 'attention' and I can't really see the need to start anticipating problems before they've arisen.

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It's more likely that local residents, rather than the planning department, will have objections, and it'll be for the council to decide what is reasonable or not.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

If Selhurst Park is going to be our long term home (rather than a move elsewhere - either to the Crystal Palace athletics site or maybe to a site near to the M25 Caterham turn off) then we need to spend serious money to buy back Sainsburys.
We also need to be looking long term to buy the approximately 40 houses (as they become available) on Park Road which would allow us to expand that side of our stadium site.
Given the huge sums that the Premier League offers, this high level of investment would be well rewarded.
What can be done to improve the accessibility of the stadium? We're mocked nationally for the problems our fans and visitors have to endure getting to our games.
Could perhaps the line from London Bridge to East Croydon via Norwood Junction become a London Underground extension?
Just a few thoughts. I'd be interested to know what others think.

That really isn't a viable option,the Yanks would never have invested had SP had that idea in his Business Model.My understanding is the development of the Main Stand with the Up and Over extension and the Whitehorse/Sainsburys end will take the capacity to 40,000.Corporate hospitality is being increased and depending on the outcome of the planning a small complex of shops and a decent hotel were also being talked about.I am pretty sure that with the collective business brains the football club now has at the helm this development will generate enough extra income to make the club sustainable in the future should we drop out of the PL.I don't think it is a coincidence that our net spend was only £9 million in the summer,i firmly believe that the rise in TV revenue has now made the development of the ground critical and the development budget is now priority.The deal with the yanks was an initial £50 million for recruitment and a further £50 million which I assume is for development once the plans are in place.I would hazard a guess that providing we stay up this season the revenue we would get will be enough to make up any shortfall in costs and it will then just be down to the Council. One would hope that they will embrace the clubs success and work with us for the good of the area and the community within that area.

Really? As has been said, three main line stations within easy walk of the ground, plenty of buses too. The only 'problem' is parking if you choose to drive.

The only moans I've seen are those about queuing to get through the turnstiles but mostly that seems to be down to folk insisting on turning up 10 mins before kick off & needing a p***.

Will this be five? It's gonna be five! It IS five!

The away fans that have trouble getting to our ground are usually idiots that don't actually check geographically where Selhurst Park is. I've heard lots of times stories of away fans moaning they missed kick off because the travelled to Crystal Palace and were laughed at when asking passers by where to find Selhurst Park.
Our stadium is not hard to find and not hard to get to. The claim is simply rubbish. Norwood Jn is on the London Bridge to Horsham, West Croydon, Caterham, Tattenham corner lines etc, etc. Selhurst station is also serviced from London and Thornton Heath is easy to get to. Sehurst Park itself is not hard to find in a car with a satnav and a brain!