Capacity will increase from 37,645 to about 53,000
Proposals were approved by city council on Thursday
Leeds have received planning permission to redevelop Elland Road and lift the stadium’s capacity from 37,645 to about 53,000.
There had been fears that a delay to the long-mooted introduction of a tram network in the surrounding area until the late 2030s might impact the club’s plans to expand the ground but the proposals were approved by the city council on Thursday.
The issue of traffic congestion around Elland Road on matchdays slowed the approval process before councillors and city planners were satisfied by the club’s blueprint to help ease the problems. These include an agreement to help fund road improvements, allied to a plan to encourage supporters driving to matches to park further from the ground.
