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Post by Football News on Dec 1, 2015 16:54:09 GMT
Chelsea submit plans to increase Stamford Bridge capacity to 60,000• Club confirms plan to be submitted to Hammersmith and Fulham council • Stamford Bridge currently has capacity of 41,600 A Computer generated image of what the new 60,000-seater Stamford Bridge will look like. Chelsea have submitted a planning application to rebuild Stamford Bridge into a 60,000-seat stadium. The Premier League champions have consulted over the redevelopment of their west London home, which currently has a capacity of 41,600. And a statement on the club’s official website on Tuesday confirmed plans would be submitted to Hammersmith and Fulham council. “A planning application for a new stadium at Stamford Bridge with an expanded seating capacity has been submitted,” the statement read. “This follows a successful consultation process during which we received very helpful feedback.” The Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, who bought the club in 2003, would finance the work, which has an estimated cost of £500m. The planning application was submitted by Abramovich’s Fordstam company on 19 November, Hammersmith and Fulham council said. It is confirmation of Abramovich’s commitment to the club, despite a woeful start to the season that has led to Chelsea being only 14th in the league after 14 games. There is plenty to do before a new stadium becomes a reality, not least finding a temporary home for around three seasons. The build would be complicated and more lengthy in duration if Chelsea were to remain on site, adding to the cost. Both Chelsea and Tottenham, who are building a new stadium at White Hart Lane, have reportedly been in discussions with the Football Association to play games at Wembley. The Blues have also considered Twickenham, home of the Rugby Football Union, as a temporary home. Chelsea had previously looked at sites including Battersea Power Station, but concluded their ideal arena could be created on the present site. The Blues believe the history of Stamford Bridge is with the site, rather than the stadium itself. The build would be complex and involve excavation, with the plan to lower the arena into the ground to achieve the capacity on a 12-acre site. The site is bordered by two train lines which must be built over. Chelsea warned supporters to be patient, with the planning process expected to last beyond this season. Comments on the planning application close on 8 January. Guardian
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Post by rugbytoffee on Jan 5, 2017 13:49:53 GMT
Chelsea are set to be awarded planning permission to expand Stamford Bridge to become a 60,000 all-seater stadium.
Rather than move site, the Blues will expand Stamford Bridge over the course of a three-year programme that could see the team temporarily uprooted to Wembley. Hammersmith and Fulham council are set to make a ruling on the proposals on January 11, with the club proposing dramatic alterations to their current facilities, which hold 41,600.
Buildings within the grounds of Stamford Bridge would be demolished to allow the expansion of the ground, while Chelsea have also proposed decking platforms over the District Line and Southern Mainline, which run close by the ground. Additionally, they will construct a club shop, museum and restaurant and café facilities.
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Post by dorf on Jan 5, 2017 18:18:59 GMT
In all fairness, with the amount of plastic fans they have they need to increase the capacity.
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