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Wembley £2.5bn development approved despite safety concerns | Wembley £2.5bn development approved despite safety concerns |
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Plans to build a £2.5bn development beside Wembley Stadium in north-west London have been approved despite claims it could jeopardise fan safety. | |
Brent Council said the regeneration scheme, which will see new homes, a GP surgery and a school built, will create "much needed homes... and facilities". | Brent Council said the regeneration scheme, which will see new homes, a GP surgery and a school built, will create "much needed homes... and facilities". |
But The FA have accused the council of treating people who visit the national stadium as "an afterthought". | But The FA have accused the council of treating people who visit the national stadium as "an afterthought". |
Developers Quintain insist it creates "a safe and enjoyable experience". | Developers Quintain insist it creates "a safe and enjoyable experience". |
The plans will see almost 5,000 new homes built as well as a seven-acre park with a lake. | The plans will see almost 5,000 new homes built as well as a seven-acre park with a lake. |
'Rushed decision' | 'Rushed decision' |
A spokesperson for Brent Council said the development would "accelerate the transformation of Wembley" and provide "the significant regeneration which the area needs". | A spokesperson for Brent Council said the development would "accelerate the transformation of Wembley" and provide "the significant regeneration which the area needs". |
The developers also predict the project will create 7,000 jobs and provide £140m towards local infrastructure spending. | The developers also predict the project will create 7,000 jobs and provide £140m towards local infrastructure spending. |
However, the FA has accused Brent Council of making a "rushed decision" which "jeopardises Wembley as the national stadium". | However, the FA has accused Brent Council of making a "rushed decision" which "jeopardises Wembley as the national stadium". |
A spokesperson said football bosses were "completely behind the regeneration of Brent" but wanted to find an "alternative solution that will give a better and safer fan experience". | A spokesperson said football bosses were "completely behind the regeneration of Brent" but wanted to find an "alternative solution that will give a better and safer fan experience". |
Quintain said it had been "building at Wembley since 2002" and would continue to "work in close partnership" with the relevant organisations to ensure safety. | Quintain said it had been "building at Wembley since 2002" and would continue to "work in close partnership" with the relevant organisations to ensure safety. |
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has the option to call the plans in for a public inquiry. | London Mayor Sadiq Khan has the option to call the plans in for a public inquiry. |
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