Source: Team_Talk
Public consultation over Dons plan
Aberdeen have formally confirmed their intention to enter into a public consultation over the development of a new stadium.[LNB] The Dons are hoping to relocate from Pittodrie to Loirston Loch in Nigg, which was last year recommended as the most viable location for the ground.[LNB]Today saw the club submit their plans for public consultation to Aberdeen City Council - who are expected to co-fund the development - Nigg Community Council and Cove & Altens Community Council.[LNB]The respective councils have 21 days to approve or reject those plans.[LNB]Should they be approved, the public consultation itself would last 12 weeks, after which the club will file a planning application for the development.[LNB]The Dons said in a statement: "As part of the process towards the construction of a new sports and leisure arena which will be the home of Aberdeen FC, the club has confirmed it has today submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to Aberdeen City Council, Nigg Community Council and Cove & Altens Community Council, confirming a planning application will follow in 12 weeks' time subsequent to a period of pre-application consultation activity.[LNB]"There will be no additional comment from the club until the formal consultation process is agreed with Aberdeen City Council (up to 21 days)."
