 Brighton submitted the planning application for Falmer in 2001 |
Brighton will discover whether their planned new stadium at Falmer has been approved by 31 October this year. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has told the club to expect a decision on or before that date.
Chief executive Martin Perry told Albion's website: "It's nice to have a deadline, as previously there have been no set periods for decisions.
"Last time we waited from December until July (2004), before we were told the inquiry was to be reopened."
The Seagulls, who have played at the Withdean athletics stadium since 1999, submitted a planning application for Falmer in 2001 but have been battling to realise their plans since then.
The public inquiry into the planned 22,000-seater ground began in 2003 and has twice been adjourned without a decision, restarting on 1 February 2005.
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