Plans to build Chelsea’s spectacular new 60,000 seat stadium is under threat by the local BAT population

Roman Abramovich's ambitious plans hit an unlikely problem as Hammersmith and Fulham council demand answers

Richard Forrester

Published: 14:51, 26 Aug 2016
Updated: 14:58, 26 Aug 2016

CHELSEA'S proposal to build a new £500million stadium has encountered an unlikely problem - bats.

Billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has ambitious plans to build a spectacularly modern 60,000 seat stadium on the site of its current Stamford Bridge ground.

, local planners want the club to clearly explain how the proposals of their new ground will not affect the wildlife that lives in the cemetery.

How the 60,000 seat stadium could look at night

The Grade 1 listed plot runs regular bat walks and Hammersmith and Fulham council are concerned how the increased artificial lighting will affect the bat population.

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