YOUR editorial comment of March 21 rightly points out that uncertainty over the Community Stadium project is unwelcome, but no one should be under any illusion that work will proceed quickly if the Highways Agency “holding directive” can be overcome.

The inescapable fact is that the proposal contravenes major planning policies, and even if City of York Council choose to disregard this and grant permission it is highly likely that the application will be “called in” for determination at a public inquiry.

Even then the recommendation of the appointed inspector may be overturned by the Secretary of State.

Supporters of the proposals should not allow themselves to get overexcited. This development is not going to proceed any time soon; if at all.

Matthew Laverack, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York.

• THE Press of March 21 reports a six-month delay to the stadium plans after transport bosses raised concerns over the impact on local roads.

The plans for the Monks Cross development, including the stadium, does divulge extra Park&Ride space and extra parking for shoppers.

No indication of additions to the local road network. So if the thousands of customers and the hoped-for 6,000 York City supporters on match days, which have been forecast, do appear, it is clear surrounding roads will very busy.

How will the problem raised by the interested transport authorities be overcome? Will be by magic wand or general agreement that it will “all right on the night/day” (fingers crossed)?

J Beisly, Osprey Close, York.