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HowZat? is a campaign group formed by local residents from Bishopston and Ashley Down. The objective of the group is to challenge and revise the stadium expansion plans put forward by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club (GCCC).

What the Plans include

- An increase from 3668 to 18500 permanent seats to enable the hosting of international cricket matches and entertainment events.

- The expansion is to be funded by building and leasing student accommodation. 350 students will be housed in six storey blocks within the ground.

What the Plans don’t include

- GCCC are proposing no significant change to their current traffic management plans. The plans do not include increased parking provision.

- The plans have no limitations to the frequency and type of sporting and entertainment events that will be held at the ground.

- There will be no parking for the students. Students will sign a lease that states they cannot park within 1.5km, but there are no arrangements to enforce this.

Why we oppose the plans

- HowZat? believes that should planning permission be granted on the basis of these current proposals, the local area faces unprecedented issues in relation to traffic volumes, parking, and late night noise. We are urging the cricket ground to develop professional proposals that create a modern cricket stadium that is not compromised by the enabling development. We are seeking appropriate traffic and noise management plans that respect the local residents and environment.

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