Leeds United lodge plans for Elland Road expansion - capacity to increase to more than 50k
Leeds United are planning to upgrade Elland Road (image credit: Leeds United)
Leeds United have submitted a planning application for a major expansion of Elland Road that would increase capacity to more than 50,000.
The submission of plans to Leeds City Council follows the conclusion of public consultations throughout April, May and June, where supporters and the local community were invited to share feedback on the proposals.
Pre-application proposals were also presented to the council in May.
The results from the consultation questionnaire show strong support, with 98 per cent of respondents supporting the club's overall proposals to enhance Elland Road Stadium.
Comments raised throughout the consultation period have been reflected within the planning application.
Further results showed 97 per cent of respondents supported an increase in capacity, 98 per cent of respondents supported the design plans and 99 per cent of respondents supported the economic benefits being delivered locally.
The application includes a detailed plan for the West Stand, along with an outline application for the North Stand.
The expansion would take the stadium's capacity up to about 53,000, helping the club meet demand for tickets.
Leeds United chief business officer Morrie Eisenberg said: "We are delighted to submit a planning application to Leeds City Council, on schedule with our proposed timeline of the project.
"This is a result of the hard work of everyone involved over the past 18 months, where designs and concepts have been developed to revitalise Elland Road Stadium, whilst preserving the unique history and heritage it holds.
"I would like to thank everyone who took the time to go to the public exhibition at the Centenary Pavilion and the consultation sessions in the local community, with over 1,800 people visiting in person, and those who completed the questionnaire and provided us with invaluable comments and feedback, which have all been considered.
"As a club, we believe this development will provide great economic benefits to the local community and will be a catalyst for a regeneration of the area."
A final decision on the application is now expected to be made within approximately 13 weeks.
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