Leeds United has secured planning permission to redevelop Elland Road stadium, paving the way for a major expansion of the ground's capacity. The move will see the stadium's current 37,645 capacity increased by nearly 40% to around 53,000.
The club had faced concerns over traffic congestion around the stadium on matchdays, but Leeds United have submitted plans to alleviate these issues, including partnering with the city council to fund road improvements and encouraging supporters to park further away from the ground. The proposal appears to have been well-received by planners, who have now approved the project.
The expansion of Elland Road will involve the construction of a new upper tier in the John Charles stand, increasing its capacity from 8,000 to 17,750. Work on this phase is set to begin shortly, with major construction expected to start at the end of the current season. The Don Revie stand will also be expanded from 10,414 seats to a maximum of 15,300.
The news has been welcomed by Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe, who described the decision as "a historic day for the club". He stated that the stadium's expansion is key to the club's ambition to establish itself in the Premier League and continue growing in the years ahead. With the project now greenlit, fans on the club's waiting list for season tickets can look forward to increased capacity at their beloved Elland Road stadium.
The club had faced concerns over traffic congestion around the stadium on matchdays, but Leeds United have submitted plans to alleviate these issues, including partnering with the city council to fund road improvements and encouraging supporters to park further away from the ground. The proposal appears to have been well-received by planners, who have now approved the project.
The expansion of Elland Road will involve the construction of a new upper tier in the John Charles stand, increasing its capacity from 8,000 to 17,750. Work on this phase is set to begin shortly, with major construction expected to start at the end of the current season. The Don Revie stand will also be expanded from 10,414 seats to a maximum of 15,300.
The news has been welcomed by Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe, who described the decision as "a historic day for the club". He stated that the stadium's expansion is key to the club's ambition to establish itself in the Premier League and continue growing in the years ahead. With the project now greenlit, fans on the club's waiting list for season tickets can look forward to increased capacity at their beloved Elland Road stadium.
it'll be a whole new energy! The main concern always was that Ellie'd get gridlocked, and I think the club's done a good job to sort that out by partnering with the council. Parking further away will definitely help with that. Now we can look forward to more games at Ellie without worrying about traffic jams 
! Leeds United is gonna have one of the biggest stadiums in England and it's all thanks to some clever planning 
. I mean, 40% increase in capacity is massive, especially with new improvements like better road access and parking options for fans. It's a win-win for everyone - more seats means more fans can enjoy the matchday experience, and the club can finally start to reach its Premier League ambitions 
. I've been following Leeds United for years and it's amazing to see the progress they're making. The new John Charles stand is gonna be insane, especially with that upper tier 
! Bring on the new season and more Elland Road action 
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! I mean 53k seats is insane, it'll be like one of the biggest stadiums in the league! The plans sound solid too, especially the part about partnering with the city council to fix traffic issues. That's just good sense, ya know? Paraag Marathe seems legit too, I love that he's hyping up the club's ambitions. Now let's hope they can get it done ASAP and we're racking up those Premier League points 
. I mean, it's crazy that they're expanding the stadium by nearly 40%! It's like, I get it, a bigger capacity is awesome for more fans to enjoy matches, but can't we just keep some of the nostalgia? Like, what's gonna happen to the old seats and the history behind 'em? 
! The club's ambition to make it in the Premier League is definitely a step in the right direction.
, though! It's gonna look so sick!
I think it's awesome that Leeds United is getting a major revamp of their stadium! 40% more capacity is huge - they're gonna be buzzing on matchdays now 
. The traffic congestion was a big concern, but if they can figure out ways to manage it (parking further away, y'know?), I'm sure fans will be stoked 
. Can't wait to see the new upper tier in the John Charles stand and the Don Revie expansion - gonna make Elland Road an even more electric atmosphere 
Traffic congestion was always a major issue at Elland Road, so I'm glad the club has come up with some creative solutions to alleviate that problem. Can't wait to see the construction start and get my hands on those season tickets 
. I mean, think about it - more people coming and going from that place every matchday is just gonna cause more traffic jams & parking nightmares... it's not like Leeds United has a good track record of handling the chaos already 
. And what about all the fans who don't wanna shell out extra cash for season tickets? They're already on the waiting list, so increasing capacity is just gonna leave them high and dry 
Can't wait to see the new seats, but where's the cash for it?