Introduction. Welcome. Thank you for attending.

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1 Introduction Welcome. Thank you for attending. What is this event for? What is on display today? This event is designed to allow members of public to view and comment on proposals being presented by Exeter City Football Club (ECFC) at St James Park. These plans, which are described in detail on the next board, will help ECFC secure a stable and prosperous future. As well as providing facilities that will allow it to compete at a high level of English professional football, it will also allow ECFC to continue some of the vital work it carries out in the local community. As you will see, these plans include both improvements to the spectator facilities at St James Park and an enabling development of student accommodation and a convenience store. The images that you will see around you represent the earlystage plans for what could be delivered at St James Park. They will change and develop as the public consultation process continues. Another event will be held later in the year. At this stage, further progress will have been made in the design process. This will allow us to present our plans in a greater level of detail than is seen today. Please browse the material that is on display here. Members of the development team are also in attendance, so feel free to ask them any questions that you have. When you have viewed our plans, please fill out a feedback form. This will allow us to gather your views on what is being proposed at this stage. This will allow us to formulate the best possible proposals. Please help yourself to tea, coffee and refreshments. Thank you. Potential view of new

2 The site These plans relate to the current footprint of St James Park, the adjacent residential property at 20 Old Tiverton Road and the Yeo & Davey site beyond that. As you will see from the Masterplan Land Use, the outline of the proposed development area is wider than the current footprint of St James Park. Masterplan Land Use Proposed development site and surrounding area

3 Proposals St James Park The proposals that ECFC is in the early stages of formulating could include the following: Demolition and rebuilding of the Stagecoach Family Stand on the Well Street side of the ground; Relocation of and improvements to the player and referee changing facilities beneath the main stand; Significant improvements to other parts of the ground including the replacement and enhancement of the toilet facilities for the Big Bank Stand; Consideration will also be given to the enhancement of the away end, if funds permit. Each of these proposed elements are described below and in the subsequent banners. Improved control and first aid facilities Proposed new Away end improvements if funds permit Improved player/referee facilities Improved spectator facilities Potential view of new from Well Street

4 New The new changing facilities under the main stand will represent a dramatic improvement over the dated dressing rooms under the Family Stand and bring the Club s facilities up to modern standards. The replacement of the ageing and dilapidated Stagecoach Family Stand will also dramatically improve the appearance of the ground particularly when viewed from Well Street and further afield. Existing Stagecoach Family Stand Seating layout New 1,600 seater Red dashed line indicates outline of existing Stagecoach stand Potential new Pitch level layout Existing sub-station Turnstiles for new Big Bank turnstile Access stairs WELL STREET Red dashed line denotes outline of existing Stagecoach Stand Access maintained to and from Big Bank WC s WC s Disabled WC s WC s Concessions Bar counter Concessions WC s Disabled WC s Sketch section through new Well Street Dotted line indicates outline of existing Stagecoach Stand New Grandstand replacing existing Stagecoach Stand, with 1,600 seating capacity (approx.) Existing properties fronting Well Street

5 Away end If funds are available the away end will be improved by the addition of a covered stand for approximately 1,000 spectators. However, this will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the success of the student accommodation proposals. Similar Away End stand view, Barnet New Away End terrace Similar Away End standing terrace, Barnet Existing main Existing Exit Gate maintained Relocated turnstiles Food & drink outlet Refurbished & enhanced Ground Control Box Sketch section through St James Road Away End WC s New Away End covered standing terrace. 1,000 capacity Away End WC s Properties fronting St James Road St James Road Existing Away End terrace removed New covered Away End standing terrace. 1,000 capacity. View fronting St James Road Outline of existing Stagecoach stand New Extent of new covered standing terrace - capacity 1,000 standing Emergency vehicular access gate maintained Existing main Well Street General tidy up for existing bank Existing boundary wall repaired Repositioned away end turnstiles

6 Facilities New Big Bank facilities New steps up to Big Bank Ground floor layout Big Bank Relocated food & drink outlet Outline of main Disabled WC s Ground exit gate Repositioned turnstiles First floor layout Big Bank Relocated male toilets accessible from new steps Players changing facilities Referees Players tunnel Outline of main Laundry room Away changing rooms Home changing rooms

7 Proposals Student accommodation emerging design proposals These plans also propose up to 320 student beds on land behind the Big Bank Stand, and around 350 sq m of retail land use. This will probably take the form of a convenience store on the Yeo & Davey site. It is anticipated that the student accommodation element will be completed by either September 2017 or September B A A B Student Accommodation - Massing Sections Indicative cross-section between points A - A Indicative cross-section between points B - B

8 Proposals Student accommodation emerging design proposals Why more student accommodation? Exeter University is a key driver of local economic growth. Exeter City Council s Core Strategy aspires to deliver a greater quota of purpose-built student accommodation in the city. This helps to meet the demand placed by the University s growth agenda on accommodation in the city. In addition, it will ease pressure on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) with the potential to release existing housing for long-term residents and families with housing need. At the moment there are approximately 17,000 students studying at the University, a figure which is predicted by the University to grow to 20,000 by There are approximately 7,500 purpose built student beds in Exeter, leaving a large gap in the current provision. It is hoped that these proposals represent part of the solution to this problem, by reducing the numbers of students occupying HMOs in Exeter. This in turn releases the accommodation for the use of local, full-time occupants.

9 Consultation next steps This public event is the first of two public events that will publicize these proposals. The feedback that is gathered to today will be closely examined by the project team. These comments, as well as those received via our website and elsewhere, will all help to inform the next design stage. You can still leave feedback throughout this consultation period. Please visit our website at Approximate project timeline This timetable is purely indicative and dependent on a number of factors, including the progress of the public consultation and planning application itself. July 2015 First public consultation event for more information. This dedicated project will be continuously updated with information as the consultation progresses. These display boards will also be added. Autumn 2015 Second public consultation event Winter 2015 Planning application submitted to Exeter City Council Spring 2016 Planning decision expected by Exeter City Council Summer / autumn 2016 Work begins on site Autumn 2016 / winter 2016/17 St James Park stadium works completed 2017 / 2018 Student accommodation ready for occupation Potential view of improved St James Park ground