Quote: theredshed "I think you are getting your wires crossed between outline planning and full planning consent. Outline planning for a stadium on the Barton site was granted ages ago.
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Not confused at all.
You are absolutely correct about the stages and sequencing of gaining planning approval but ...........the outline approval granted previously was on an application submitted in 2003 and has long since lapsed. Although I am sure they will be passed eventually the new, and current, plans have not yet been before the planning committee and are listed as 'pending consideration'. This can be verified by looking on Salford City Council's Planning Dept web-site.
The only thing that has been 'approved' so far is the setting up of a Joint Venture Company.