Chelsea secure Stamford Bridge redevelopment planning permission

Chelsea propose to build a 60,000-seat stadium for £500millionChelsea have been granted planning permission for a £500million redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, the club have announced.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council's planning committee voted unanimously to approve the proposal for a 60,000-seat stadium at a meeting on Wednesday evening.

A statement on the club's official website, www.chelseafc.com, said: "More than a year ago, a planning application for a new stadium at Stamford Bridge with an expanded seating capacity was submitted to our local council, Hammersmith & Fulham.

"Over the past 12 months, we have consulted widely with neighbouring residents, local businesses, statutory…