A PLANNING application for York's community stadium is set to be submitted to City of York Council within the next fortnight, following feedback from a public consultation exhibition.

GLL, which leads the consortium hoping to build an 8,000-capacity stadium, swimming pool, sports hall, gym, adventure play zone, cinema, shops, restaurants and community hub at Monks Cross, said the exhibition attracted a good turn-out.

Director of Development, Chris Symons, said more than 100 members of the local community attended the first day of a two-day drop-in exhibition, held at Orchard Park Community Centre near Monks Cross, to view the plans and speak to the development team.

“The response at the events and through feedback received since has been generally positive, with many people welcoming the new stadium and community facilities," he said.

"This development has been in the pipeline for a number of years and people express the desire for it to happen, and soon.

“We intend to submit a planning application for the development before Christmas, but we will continue to consult and engage with the community throughout the planning process."

He stressed that people could still view the plans and have their say online at www.yorkcommunitystadium.co.uk"

The Press reported a mixed reaction to the proposals from local residents at the first exhibition, with some welcoming the design while also raising concerns about traffic when fans are converging on the stadium for a big match.

Huntington councillor Keith Orrell said afterwards that it had been 'tremendous' to see so many residents attending, and said the majority accepted the need for the stadium.

“The overriding concern of local people is traffic and parking," he said. "There has been a massive increase in traffic across Huntington and New Earswick since John Lewis and M &S opened.

"It is vital that the concerns of residents are acted on and a watertight travel plan is produced that protects our area into the future.”