Chelsea have announced they have submitted plans for a new stadium to be built at Stamford Bridge.
The club have included major details of the plans for the new stadium which includes capacity expansion from 41,000 to 60,000 and also a direct link to Fulham Broadway underground station.
The blues also revealed the planning process will last beyond the end of the season as there will be a ‘lot of work to do before redevelopment can start’.
A planning application for a new stadium at Stamford Bridge with an expanded seating capacity has been submitted. This follows a successful consultation process during which we received very helpful feedback.
The main details of the application are:
– Stadium seating capacity to expand from 41,600 to 60,000 spectators
– An outstanding view of the stadium from every seat
– An arena designed to create an exciting atmosphere
– Direct access to and from Fulham Broadway Station, making travel more efficient
– Stadium facilities improved for every area
Source: Chelsea FC
