Chelsea have confirmed that they have submitted a planning application for a new stadium at Stamford Bridge with an expanded seating capacity.
The application, which intends to increase the seating capacity from 41,600 to 60,000, will now be examined by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
The planning process is expected to last until mid-2016, and redevelopment will start if the application is granted planning permission.
In order to redevelop Stamford Bridge, the stadium need to be demolished; meaning Chelsea will have to play their home games away from the arena for a period.
In order to redevelop Stamford Bridge, the stadium need to be demolished; meaning Chelsea will have to play their home games away from the arena for a period.
Stamford Bridge (stadium)
Stamford Bridge (/ˈstæm.fərd ˈbrɪdʒ/) is a football stadium located in Fulham, London. It is the home ground of Chelsea F.C.. The stadium is located within the Moore Park Estate also known as Walham Green and is often referred to as simplyThe Bridge.[4][5] The capacity is 41,798,[6] making it the eighth largest ground in the Premier League.
Opened in 1877, the stadium was used by the London Athletic Club until 1905, when new owner Gus Mears founded Chelsea Football Club to occupy the ground; Chelsea have played their home games there ever since. It has undergone numerous major changes over the years, most recently in the 1990s when it was renovated into a modern, all-seater stadium.
Stamford Bridge has been used as a venue for England international matches, FA Cup Finals, FA Cup semi-finals and Charity Shield games. It has also hosted numerous other sports, such as cricket, rugby union, speedway, greyhound racing, baseballand American football. The stadium's highest official attendance is 82,905, for a league match between Chelsea and Arsenalon 12 October 1935.
| The Bridge | |
 | |
| Full name | Stamford Bridge |
|---|---|
| Location | Fulham, London, SW6 1HS |
| Coordinates | 51°28′54″N 0°11′28″WCoordinates: 51°28′54″N 0°11′28″W |
| Owner | Chelsea Pitch Owners plc |
| Operator | Chelsea F.C. |
| Executive suites | 51 |
| Capacity | 41,798[1] |
| Record attendance | 82,905 |
| Field size | 103 x 67 metres (112.6 x 73.2 yards)[2] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1876 |
| Opened | 28 April 1877[3] |
| Renovated | 1904–1905, 1990s |
| Architect | Archibald Leitch (1887) |
| Tenants | |
| London Athletic Club (1877–1904) Chelsea F.C. (1905–) London Monarchs (NFL Europe) (1997) | |
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