As reported on the website www.brentfordtw8.com

Brentford FC’s new stadium and associated enabling development has been approved by Councillors after a four hour meeting with the vote being taken just before midnight.

The votes went largely along part lines with Conservative councillors other than Paul Jabbal voting against with all Labour councillors voting in favour giving a final vote of 9-5 for approval.

Lampton Road Conference Centre was packed as over 500 interested people gathered to watch the decision making process.

Brentford councillors had stood down recently from the Planning Committee so it was chaired by Councillor Tom Bruce from Bedfont ward.

Twenty minutes were given to each side to present their case. Brian Burgess, Brian Sawyer, Suzie Betlem, President of Brentford Chamber of Commerce and Steve Cowan, season ticket holder all spoke briefly, followed by Cliff Crown, Chairman of Brentford FC. The planning committee then grilled the speakers.

Representing the objectors were Denis Browne for the Brentford Community Council, Marie Rabouhans for West Chiswick and Gunnersbury Society, Robert Colvill and John Burrow for Strand on the Green and Martin Taylor from the Kew Society.

They were briefly questioned by the committee before the planning officer, Shane Baker summarised the application. After asking questions the councillors each briefly commented saying whether they were in favour or opposed before the official show of hands.

The application was approved to a round of applause and will now be referred to the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State.

Brentford FC development overview