Chelsea’s new 60,000 seat stadium has been given the green light as Stamford Bridge is set for new makeover
The new design of the stadium has been described as ''unique architectural solution'' after being recommended by planning officers as the club put plans forward to Hammersmith and Fulham Council
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CHELSEA look set to have their plans for a re-development of Stamford Bridge approved next week.
With Tottenham's stadium due to be upgraded to a 61,000 seat stadium and Arsenal now in to their 10th year at the Emirates, Chelsea know they have to increase Stamford Bridge to keep up their image as one of the biggest teams in the Premier League.
A report has been prepared for a meeting on Wednesday where the expansion of Chelsea's ground has recommended that Hammersmith and Fulham councillors approve the plans which would create a ''significant sporting venue.''
Stamford Bridge's current capacity currently stands at 42,000 and with the increase to 60,000 comes a new look for the famous old ground.
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As reported by the , the design has been lauded as ''unique architectural solution'',and would create a ''significant sporting venue''.
What has been key for the new plans to be approved is that 70 per cent of the local residents are in favour of the expansion of the ground as well as the new design.
Chelsea are confident that come Wednesday that they will be given the green light to start the works on the stadium, they will probably look for a similar deal to what Tottenham have struck with Wembley whilst their ground is redeveloped.
Case officer John Sanchez briefed councillors ahead of the meeting on Wednesday and said: ''The design has met the demands of a potentially difficult brief and builds upon the historic context of previous stadia on the site.''
Sanchez added: “The resulting design is a high quality piece of design and a unique architectural solution. It would have the landmark qualities of a significant sporting venue with a clear identity and would declutter and unify the site."
If approved the only person that can stand in the way of Chelsea's plans is London Mayor Sadiq Khan, however the club are confident he wont halt their plans.
Battersea Power Station was Chelsea's first choice of a new site but the opportunity to stay at Stamford Bridge was to good to turn down.