Paddy O'Dors
Striker
They did, however they benefit from the city limits extending beyond the built up area. As you you, much of the “greater Portsmouth” area is other boroughs and they don’t want a football stadium.
They also had to get permission from the government cos it's in the South Downs AONB.
I think an owner is going to have to take the hit of a couple of seasons of reduced gate income and turn it 90 degrees. No other option really.