Chelsea hand in application for the expansion of Stamford Bridege from 41600 to 0,000 capacity

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.

Chelsea's planning application for a new 60,000-seat ground, on the site of Stamford Bridge, has revealed the full scale of what will be the country's most ambitious stadium build yet.

On Tuesday, 160 documents were published featuring images of the Blues' planned new home, with work on the £600million-plus, three-year project expected to be signed off in the summer.

Provided they get the necessary backing in the now-launched consultation period, Chelsea could begin life at a revamped Stamford Bridge on the first day of the 2020-2021 season. 

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


The planning process will last beyond the end of the season; if the application is granted planning permission there will still be a lot of work to do before redevelopment can start, including obtaining various other consents.

Project Phase are as follows

October 2016-October 2017 (Phase One)

Construction of rafting over the railway lines behind the East Stand and Matthew Harding Stand begins.

Both Stamford Bridge hotels, a range of bars and restaurants and the Stamford Bridge Health Club are demolished.

May 2017

Chelsea play their last game at Stamford Bridge as it stands, leaving for three years to facilitate the rebuild.

June 2017-September 2018 (Phase Two)

The old Stamford Bridge is demolished. Digging down to accommodate the height of the new stadium begins.

July 2018-October 2019 (Phase Three)

Stadium is constructed from scratch

December 2018-July 2020 (Phase Four)

Fitting out of the surrounding area is completed, with a restaurant/café included on-site along with a new club shop and museum.

August 2020

Chelsea return to play at a 60,000-capacity Stamford Bridge for the first time.