– There are many people who think it goes without saying that we need a venue, but others don’t, says Isak Lorentsson.
Several appeals
The idea was to rebuild the old gas station near the harbor area in Färjestaden on Öland in the month of May. The building permit for the premises had been approved by the community planning board in Mörbylånga. But several appeals from neighbours, who felt that the planning permission would mean significant inconvenience, dragged on. It took until June before the decision from the Land and Environmental Court came, which rejected the appeal permit for a redevelopment.
– Above all, it is sad for the young people. But that’s how it works in a democracy, says Matidla Wärenfalk (S), municipal councilor Mörbylånga municipality.
What does the plan look like now?
– This venue is currently overbooked. Places like this don’t grow on trees. We have reached out to private actors and landowners and will try to find another alternative, says Matilda Wärenfalk (S).