New Stamford Bridge will have 60k+ seats
Chelsea have been given unanimous approval to go ahead and redevelop Stamford Bridge.
The proposed plans for the new ground was presented in model form at a hearing at Hammersmith Hall on Wednesday.
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan now has 14 days to call in the verdict, should he wish to, on a stadium expected to cost £500m and take three years to build.
In a statement, Chelsea said: “We are grateful that planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of our historic home.
“The committee decision does not mean that work can begin on site. This is just the latest step, although a significant one, that we have to take before we can commence work, including obtaining various other permissions.”
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
