Chelsea have submitted a plea to their local council to get around a roadblock which is threatening to derail their £1billion redevelopment of Stamford Bridge.
The owners of two properties which neighbour Chelsea's ground have launched a High Court injunction to stop the construction of the new 60,000-seater stadium, saying it would block out their sunlight.
At Chelsea's request, Hammersmith and Fulham Council will look to enforce compulsory purchase powers to bypass the issue next week, without which there is 'a very real risk that the stadium would not be redeveloped'.
Chelsea have already obtained planning permission and a go-ahead from London mayor Sadiq Khan for the project and have been agreeing deals with locals over their rights of light.