It was announced on 5 January 2017 that the planners at Hammersmith and Fulham council had approved the redevelopment of the stadium. The Blues had put in place plans to turn the 42,000-seater stadium into a brand new 60,000-seater arena, however the project was put on hold in the summer of 2018. "We are grateful to all our fans and stakeholders, especially Hammersmith & Fulham Council, for their patience and understanding in the matter. According to New Civil Engineer, Chelsea were looking to cut costs by planning to actually build the new stadium on a different site and not knock down the current Stamford Bridge stadium. Brighton confirm signing of Lallana after Liverpool exit The World Game 01:45 Adam Lallana Brighton & Hove Albion Liverpool FC. Chelsea are running out of time on their bid to start work on a redevelopment of Stamford Bridge. The club were handed council approval in January 2017 to build a new 60,000-seater stadium on the site of their current ground.
"This benefits Chelsea as their plans had an expiry date of March 31, with lockdown having started on March 23.They are now eligible for an extension until April 1.Chelsea had wanted to demolish Stamford Bridge which boasts 41,600 seats to make way for a new 60,000-capacity ground.The West London giants were first given permission to start work in March 2017, but work has ultimately failed to get off the ground.Commenting on the expiration of their planning permission, the club said: "Chelsea Football Club acknowledges that the planning permission we obtained for a new stadium expires on 31st March 2020. However, progress has since slowed, and could be put on hold altogether. 26 Jul 12:07. Chelsea have once again reiterated that nothing has changed about the new Stamford Bridge redevelopment after recent reports about a change of venue. The whole of Chelsea village would be demolished and the new stadium would include a new club shop, museum, a bar and restaurant. No further pre-construction design and planning work will occur. Chelsea have confirmed that there are no current plans to reignite the Stamford Bridge redevelopment project. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.CHELSEA have been handed a huge boost in their £1billion plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge after they were given an extension of planning permission by the government.And now Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced In a bid to help the economy, Jenrick said, "planning permission deadlines will be extended... (that) will prevent work that has been temporarily disrupted by the pandemic from stopping altogether. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "In response to a question as to whether the Club will reconsider its stance regarding safe standing, it stated we have no plans to adapt this stadium but will consider the matter anew if the new stadium project restarts," the minutes added.General view outside Stamford Bridge (Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Under the original plan, Chelsea's existing 41,600-seater Stamford Bridge stadium would be demolished to make way for the construction of the new 60,000-capacity venue. Planning permission. Sheff Wednesday hit with 12-point deduction next season over FFP breaches Leeds set to sign Gelhardt from Wigan for £1m as club flog ace to pay wages Rio Ferdinand stuns fans with huge bicep as Rafael accuses him of using Photoshop Man Utd to land £17.5m from Zaha move as Crystal Palace 'demand £70m for star' Dele, Maddison and Grealish enjoy a hard-earned break in sun-soaked Ibiza©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. You can unsubscribe at any time. "We will continue to consider our options for a new stadium, should economic conditions improve." CHELSEA have been handed a huge boost in their £1billion plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge after they were given an extension of planning permission by the government. Football Top Stories . "At the time, Roman Abramovich was also involved in a dispute with the UK government over his investor's visa, andChelsea chairman Bruce Buck was in attendance of the Chelsea Supporters' Consultative Forum on September 11, 2019, while the minutes of the meeting have just been made public today (October 15).And in the meeting, the subject of the new stadium came up once again and the club gave the latest on the stadium.Stay up to date with all the latest with all the latest Your phone number won't be shared with any other members of the group.
For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed Chelsea had planned to demolish Stamford Bridge and build a new 60,000 stadium The Blues were first given planning permission in 2017, but no work has been done Chelsea's redevelopment of Stamford Bridge could cost owner Roman Abramovich up to £1billionFrank Lampard blasts Chelsea for sloppy mistakes after coming from behind against Aston Villa