Oct/Nov
2012
Beginning the purchase of site. Several meetings over 3/4 month period exploring potential of site.
March
2013
Event at Rio Grande - initial feasibility study document presented.
Jun/Jul
2013
Design Team appointed to undertake design works to obtain planning approval.
Jun/Jul
2013
Design Team appointed to undertake design works to obtain planning approval.
August
2014
Further information received from planning department regarding key aspects of the development for focus & attention.
March
2015

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

April
2015

Meeting with Michael Eaglestone to discuss submitted design.

May
2015
Fundraising event at Cafe Zoya - presentation given to members of MQI.
November
2015
Full Planning Application (15/06524/MAF) & Listed Building consent (16/01881/LBC) submitted.
April
2016
Regulatory planning and appeals Committee hearing.
June
2016
Official decision and approval received.
November
2016
Discharge of pre-commencement planning conditions submitted.
February
2017
Approval of planning conditions received and demolition work and conversion of temporary building commenced.
February
2017
Workshop event at Cafe Zoya - workshop for key post holders of MQI.