Oct/Nov2012Beginning the purchase of site. Several meetings over 3/4 month period exploring potential of site.
March2013Event at Rio Grande – initial feasibility study document presented.
Jun/Jul2013Design Team appointed to undertake design works to obtain planning approval.
Jun/Jul2013Design Team appointed to undertake design works to obtain planning approval.
August2014Further information received from planning department regarding key aspects of the development for focus & attention.
March2015

Second consultation – further information as part a developed design – main issue regarding demolition of listed building.

April2015

Meeting with Michael Eaglestone to discuss submitted design.

May2015Fundraising event at Cafe Zoya – presentation given to members of MQI.
November2015Full Planning Application (15/06524/MAF) & Listed Building consent (16/01881/LBC)
submitted.
April2016Regulatory planning and appeals Committee hearing.
June2016Official decision and approval received.
November2016Discharge of pre-commencement planning conditions submitted.
February2017Approval of planning conditions received and demolition work and conversion of temporary building commenced.
February2017Workshop event at Cafe Zoya – workshop for key post holders of MQI.