Leeds United’s plans to increase the capacity of Elland Road up to 56,500 are beginning to take shape The Championship side, who will be returning to the Premier League in 2025-26 were given the green light by Leeds City Council to add nearly 20,000 seats to Elland Road The Athletic has seen the planned outline — which will be submitted as a hybrid planning application for Leeds’ Elland Road redevelopment — and can reveal that work is set to begin in September Although the club were given planning permission to increase Elland Road to a capacity of up to 56,500 people the document clarifies that the maximum capacity will be 53,000 that Leeds United will be able to host more supporters than Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock (52,888) and Newcastle United’s St James’ Park (52,305) the architects overseeing the Elland Road development were behind the Main Stand expansion at Anfield as well as Leicester City’s state-of-the-art training facility The Athletic has analysed their expansion plans of which the North Stand is currently at an outline stage and has broken down what you need to know… On April 23, Leeds City Council approved two key recommendations to ensure the expansion plans can become a reality The first recommendation they signed off on will see them negotiate the sale of the council-owned land behind Elland Road’s Don Revie (North) and John Charles (West) stands This means Leeds United can now buy the land from the council at a price that is independently valued and one that will reflect the going market price The second recommendation approved by the council will see them enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) a non-binding agreement between two or more parties to collaborate with the Lowy Family Group (LFG) This agreement between the council and LFG enables them to work together on a regeneration strategy for the council-owned land around Elland Road which includes the park and ride next to Fullerton Park Lowfields Road and the car parks on either side of Wesley Street This is where Leeds United may seek full planning permission for one part of the Elland Road redevelopment while outlining planning permission for another part of the same site under the same application seeking full planning permission for the West Stand and outlining their plans for the North Stand with a detailed design to be submitted at a later date They are common when it comes to major developments as it enables work to begin sooner on one phase of the site before the final plans for the other part of the site are known The plans for the West Stand are set to see it expanded from 8,000 to 17,750 while the North Stand — if they settle on the plans detailed in their outline — is due to be increased from 10,401 to 15,300 The proposed reconstruction of the West Stand will see it extend into Fullerton Car Park and is going to include a “broader range of facilities and experiences for both matchday and non-matchday use” phase one will see the construction of new tiers a new roof and internal spaces before the north-west corner is demolished with the erection of a new facade at the same time The builders will then demolish and fit out the West and South-West corners before works are carried out to the retained lower tier of the West Stand and the North-West corner The document notes that it “will be similar in scale to the existing East Stand” Advanced site works are set to begin in September but the West Stand construction is not expected to begin until May 2026 and is due to last until the fourth quarter of 2028 The construction plans for the North Stand are yet to be finalised and are still in an outline stage which means how they appear in their plans is not what it may look like once the redevelopment has been completed The hybrid planning application notes that the North Stand forms phase two of the redevelopment plans and is due to run in parallel with the West Stand construction although it will not be completed until two years after the West Stand the North Stand will retain its lower tier as well as see a new upper tier constructed along with internal spaces The plans highlight that the full renovation will not be ready until the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2030 which is when the North Stand is due to open This is dependent on the eventual final design of the North Stand A phased approach for both stands is being adopted to ensure Elland Road can continue to operate with minimal disruption and no loss of seating capacity during the redevelopment you can expect there to be new hospitality areas — and Elland Road is no different Early renderings suggest they will offer a wider range of food and drink than currently available in Elland Road The plan is to also create a “diverse range of spaces and experiences” that will “encourage early arrivals and extended stays” while also creating the opportunity for the facilities to be used on non-matchdays.  Leeds United are exploring the possibility of also making improvements to the South Stand which could result in an increase in general admission A consultation process for the South Stand has begun with the club seeking feedback from supporters The plans also suggests that the redevelopment will ensure Elland Road is “capable of hosting tournaments for sustained growth” pointing to the potential of international matches for both the men’s and women’s England teams Other events include FIFA and UEFA tournaments A social and economic section in the document notes that “120 to 205 new permanent jobs” at the club and its foundation will be created as a result of the redevelopment while it is predicted two million visitors will attend Elland Road every year The overall gross value added estimate predicts between £22million to £29million ($29.3m to $38.6m) as a result of direct economic benefits indirect tourism benefits and indirect supply chain and induced benefits Dan Sheldon is a football news correspondent for The 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This follows on from the plans outlined in September of 2024 Leeds City Council’s Executive Board unanimously agreed the regeneration vision and Councillors will now be discussing the pre-application for the modernisation of Elland Road Stadium at a Plans Panel meeting on Thursday 8th May 2025 with the view to increase the capacity from 37,645 to up to 56,500 The estimated final capacity of the design in progress is approximately 53,000 An evolution of what makes Elland Road great the revitalisation of the West and North Stands will provide greatly improved general admission and hospitality facilities with 26,000 supporters currently on the club’s season ticket waiting list Fans and members of the local community can visit a public exhibition at the Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road which will be open from Thursday 22nd May 2025-Friday 23rd May 2025 or one of two consultation events as part of a community roadshow in Leeds: Public Exhibition at The Centenary Pavilion Thursday 22nd May 2025 (11am-12pm) BSL and Quiet Session Leeds United endeavours to ensure the consultation process is as accessible as possible and would also like to hear your views and thoughts. Feedback and comments can be submitted via [email protected] Map 18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Gambleaware.org An Elland Road expansion has been on the agenda for several years but rumours have increased since 49ers Enterprises first bought a minority stake in Leeds United in 2018 the group bought out then-majority shareholder Andrea Radrizzani Here is what we know so far about the possible Elland Road expansion As the only professional club based in the city so it shouldn't come as a surprise that the club enjoys some of the best-attended matches in the Championship when asked by BBC during an interview about expanding Elland Road to accommodate the growing fanbase indicated that the main focus is protecting the magic and the electric atmosphere of the venue.  With that it means expansions could be on the cards but not building a new stadium as many may have thought in the past At present, there are 27,000 season ticket holders at Elland Road but there is a waiting list that is in excess of 20,000 This indicates that the club would easily be able to sell out an expanded Elland Road particularly if they manage to establish themselves as a Premier League club again Leeds United have been considering expanding Elland Road While the project will cost the club millions of pounds being the most popular club in Leeds means such an undertaking will also improve profits from ticket sales Suppose the expansion plans are implemented, especially when Leeds United return to top-flight football. In that case, Elland Road will become the seventh-largest English stadium and undoubtedly one of the biggest in the Premier League Leeds United released concept images of an “Enhanced Elland Road” This came after the Leeds City Council unanimously agreed to the regeneration project and will now be discussed further on 8 May at a Plans Panel meeting Much of the work proposed will take place in the North and West Stands; however the club have also revealed that some renovations will be made to the South Stand too A statement from the club read: An evolution of what makes Elland Road great with 26,000 supporters currently on the club’s season ticket waiting list.” Leeds also announced that fans will now have the opportunity to attend a public exhibition at the Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road There will also be two consultation events open to the public in the month of May The first of which will be hosted at The Holbeck Club on 13 May and the second will be hosted at The Dragon Pub on 19 May Top executives at Leeds United remain committed to modernizing Elland Road in line with the club's ambitions So while redevelopment timelines remain flexible everything is pegged on the club's financial health and earning promotion back to the Premier League The Peacocks are currently top of the Championship Author and Sports Finance expert Dan Plumley opines that in the wake of at least 20,000 fans in Leeds tickets waiting list the club has no choice but to expand Elland Road It is the only way of accommodating the swelling number of supporters looking to attend matches the club's matchday income was a little under £30 million translating to roughly £1.5 million every matchday an expanded Elland Road will bring in more money to the club especially in the wake of the financial crunch that has hit most football clubs in Europe Leeds United is now owned by 49ers Enterprises after the English Football League approved a £170 million takeover Leeds United released a statement in September 2024 confirming that Elland Road will be expanded and that the new capacity will be 53,000 The expansion aims to modernise Elland Road while preserving the intense atmosphere that the stadium has always been famed for The expansion work will focus on the North and West Stands and will be executed in phases to ensure minimum disruption “The existing stadium has a capacity of 37,645 seats with regeneration set to increase that to circa 53,000 with greatly improved general admission and hospitality facilities have brought in specialist acoustic consultants to ensure Elland Road’s unique atmosphere is retained A local transport consultant has been commissioned to help plan access routes and manage traffic flows during construction the club and the professional team will also be looking closely at matchday travel plans to ensure an improvement in the experience for both residents and supporters arriving at the ground.” The consensus has always been that Leeds must be back in the Premier League before Elland Road can be expanded after losing the playoff final in the summer “It’s been reported that nothing’s going to happen until we get to the Premier League — that’s a little bit of a myth We still have all of the make-ready work we have to do before shovels are in the ground it really doesn't matter if we are in the Championship or the Premier League it might be a little bit more complicated because at that point Now that the expansion plans have been officially announced it is unlikely that the club will wait until they are back in the Premier League then extra finances from promotion would certainly be helpful If the San Francisco 49ers' home stadium, Levi's Stadium, is anything to go by, Elland Road could become a futuristic phenomenon Marathe is keen to ensure that ‘magic and electricity' of Elland Road isn't lost the main thing is to protect the magic and electricity that is in Elland Road if they are going to list the three worst places that they want to play on the road for an away match I don’t want to take that away.” FootballGroundGuide » Latest Football Stadium and Fan News » Elland Road expansion: Leeds United plan 53,000-capacity redevelopment Welcome to building.co.uk. 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Read our policy A festival focused on the future of digital construction By 2025-04-28T15:14:00+01:00 Club wants to increase capacity from just under 38,000 to 56,500 Leeds United has unveiled images of what its plans to redevelop its Elland Road stadium will look like which last week secured promotion to the Premier League after two seasons out of it has appointed architect KSS to come up with the designs which has worked on the redevelopment of Liverpool’s Anfield stadium as well as a new training ground for Leicester City has come up with plans to increase capacity at Elland Road from just under 38,000 to more than 50,000 The current ground has been at the site since 1919 but is widely considered in need of an overhaul with the last major work being the building of the 14,500-seat East Stand which was started shortly after the club won the last of its three league titles in 1992 The club said it met with the city council last week with councilors set to discus its proposals at a meeting next Thursday It said the working proposals were a for a capacity of 53,000 with the aim of getting this up to 56,500 – making it the seventh largest ground in England It added the work “will provide greatly improved general admission and hospitality facilities with 26,000 supporters currently on the club’s season ticket waiting list” Others working on the scheme include construction management consultant Rise and engineer Buro Happold The club is holding a series of consultation events between 13 May and 23 May DESNZ will boost green skills under its Warm Homes Plan through financial awards  Former Interserve subsidiary posts turnover of £542m for 2024 150 Aldersgate was fully pre-let to social media giant prior to completion and includes new terraces a reconfigured entrance and a public art installation Site powered by Webvision Cloud Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player South Leeds Life you’ll probably still be celebrating their recent win over Stoke City and the well-deserved promotion to the Premier League they’re buzzing with even more excitement after visiting the famous football ground just one week before their winning game The dementia-friendly care home in Belle Isle is home to many Leeds fans who has been a lifelong fan of the club since he was a child When Dennis was filmed singing  ‘Marching on Together’ earlier this year he was completely unaware that he was about to become an internet sensation – but that’s exactly what happened after his video went viral on TikTok the video quickly took off and was welcomed by many LUFC supporters including one user saying “that makes me proud to be a Leeds fan – brilliant” and others showing their admiration for his dedication to the team Shortly after the video became a success, residents and staff at the care home were offered a private tour of Elland Road by the Leeds United Foundation who are the official charity of Leeds United Football Club plus staff and family members to the stadium where they had the chance to see the changing rooms media suite and even walk alongside the pitch Dennis was able to enjoy the experience with his nearest and dearest who is almost as big of a Leeds fan as he is admits she jumped for joy when they received the invitation: “We were honoured to be invited to Elland Road Not only are a lot of the residents Leeds fans too – it was a fantastic day for all involved!” Amongst the residents who took part in the visit was Jean; an avid Leeds fan and lifelong supporter of football: “The trip brought back so many happy memories – I used to come to Elland Road as a little girl with my dad and uncle – it felt so nostalgic to return after all these years!” Part of the Orchard Care Homes group, Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home has always created fun experiences for its residents, including an inclusive silent disco party and pride celebrations it became clear why her team always strive to organise special events for their much loved residents: “With many of our residents living with dementia it’s important that they remain connected to their passions and hobbies Experiences like these bring such happiness to our people – they haven’t stopped talking about the visit since!” Now that Leeds United are going up to the Premier League we wonder whether our visit to the stadium was a good luck charm our residents had an incredible time at Elland Road Paige and the Leeds United Foundation for organising such a fun experience for our residents Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home is a warm welcoming home offering short-term respite care and residential dementia care to people in West Yorkshire This post is based on a press release issued by Orchard Care Homes South Leeds Life is published by a not-for-profit social enterprise We keep our costs as low as possible but we’ve been hit by increases in the print costs for our monthly newspaper which have doubled in the last two years Could you help support local community news by making a one off donation or even better taking out a supporters subscription Donate here, or sign up for a subscription at bit.ly/SLLsubscribe Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Find out how to become a Sponsor here South Leeds Life is regulated by IMPRESS and adheres to its standards code However, if you feel we have breached the code in any way and wish to make a complaint, please submit your complaint, in writing to the editor Our complaints procedure is available here Administrators login XFASTINDEX promoted back into the Premier League for next season has 26,000 supporters currently on its season ticket waiting list and generate revenue to keep it in the top tier of English football it is planning to increase the capacity of its Elland Road stadium from 37,645 to up to 56,500 Outlined plans to modernise and improve the stadium by rebuilding the North and West stands were first revealed last September Now it has released images showing the designs of architect KSS Leeds City Council’s executive board unanimously agreed the club’s wider regeneration vision and councillors will now be discussing the pre-application for the modernisation of Elland Road Stadium at a plans panel meeting on Thursday 8th May Public exhibition are  being held next month for fans and locals to submit feedback ahead of an imminent planning application click on any image to enlarge Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk 14 hours Following a recent expansion into North America, Murphy Group has now entered Australia. 3 days A Devon housing development has emerged as the centre of a web of corruption. 14 hours Controversial government plans to allow developers to pay into a central nature levy to offset local environmental harms are generating increasing opposition. 3 days Dolphin Living has appointed The Hill Group to deliver the redevelopment of the New Era housing estate in Hackney. 3 days Tilbury Douglas continues to progress after collapse of parent company 3 days John Sisk & Son has started work on a £65m refurbishment of Haringey Civic Centre in London. © 2025 The Construction Index [Company No ' + response[i].created_nice + ' ' + response[i].description + ' At a meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board members will be updated on a package of ambitious proposals that would transform a key part of south Leeds These include an imminent planning application from Leeds United to increase their famous ground’s capacity to up to 56,500 would see it join the ranks of the nation’s elite sporting venues Land immediately surrounding the stadium is owned by Leeds City Council meaning agreements will need to be in place between the council and the club before any expansion can begin A report to the executive board details the vast potential of the club’s upcoming application in the context of the wider Elland Road area comprising around 30 acres of council-owned land which could be transformed and regenerated with billions of pounds of investment then being unlocked With a potential Mass Rapid Transit link for south Leeds the report outlines a unique opportunity for Elland Road to become a year-round destination potentially giving a huge boost to the local economy while supporting the council’s broader inclusive growth ambitions long term plans for the wider south Leeds area include the potential of British Library North at Temple Works the Holbeck Sports Hub and Heart of Holbeck which will include the renewal of the local high street transformation of a local community centre and the delivery of improvements to traditional terraced homes These projects sit alongside existing economic hubs at the White Rose Shopping Centre and White Rose Park members will be asked to note the huge potential of the Elland Road regeneration project and to approve the start of legal agreements to dispose of council land to Leeds United Football Club which would be needed for stadium enhancement The executive board will also be asked to approve that the council enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Leeds United’s development partner Lowy Family Group Members will be asked to consider an initial period of collaboration with LFG on the wider regeneration potential and strategy for 30 acres of council owned land around the stadium Members are also being asked to approve steps to refresh the council’s vision for the future regeneration of land adjacent to an expanded stadium and to prepare for a future public consultation on the proposals which will enable people in the area to have their say said: “Elland Road and Leeds United are part of the heart and soul of the city and the club deserves a stadium befitting of its special status and incredible fans “Naturally we’re keen to support this however we can and to work closely with the club to ensure they are in the best possible position to achieve their ambitions and build a bigger the regeneration of the Elland Road area also represents one of the city’s most exciting development opportunities for a generation which would revitalise a huge area of Leeds and potentially bring hundreds of millions of pounds into our local economy “Local residents will be fully consulted throughout the planning process and we’re keen to ensure their voices are heard and that they get the chance to inform the project at each stage “We want to do all that we can to maximise this incredible opportunity and put everything we can in place including our MoU with the club’s development partner LFG to facilitate what could represent a genuine game changer for Leeds.” The council’s executive board will meet on April 23. For more details and to view a full copy of the report, please visit: South Leeds Regeneration Cover Report Leeds City Council's executive committee unanimously voted in favour of giving the land it owns around the stadium to the football club This transition is necessary for any expansion work to be completed Councillors also gave approval to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the club’s development partner Lowy Family Group - a formal but not legally-binding agreement about the terms of the development The committee was briefed on a wider regeneration project for the Elland Road area which outlined plans for new transport links and the replenishment of amenities Future public consultation regarding these plans is in the pipeline United’s planning application references a potential expanded capacity of up to 56,500 Today’s unanimous in-favour vote from the council marks a giant step forward towards the expansion plans coming to fruition The outlined increase in capacity would place Elland Road into the top 10 biggest football stadia in England Confirming the vote on Wednesday afternoon a spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: "Leeds City Council's executive board has just unanimously agreed the ambitious regeneration vision to make newly-promoted LUFC's Elland Road stadium one of the biggest in the country." the Council will light its Civic Hall and other council buildings in the colours of Leeds United on Thursday and Friday to celebrate their promotion to the Premier League The Council is currently in discussions with the club over a bus parade for next month Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know Manor Solomon says he is open to staying at Leeds United saying Daniel Farke could “definitely” be “one of the reasons why I will join Leeds in the summer.” “No, not yet. Honestly, I really don’t know what’s going to happen in the summer,” he told Leeds Live “I still have three years left on my contract with Tottenham so at the moment we really don’t know “So far I’ve been always only focused on the season and what we want to achieve then we will start to think about my future.” But if Leeds are keen to make his stay permanent, Solomon sounds like a man who would seriously consider it, particularly if Farke remains in charge “Daniel was one of the decisions why I joined Leeds,” he said “So definitely it could be one of the reasons why I will join Leeds in the summer Solomon’s comments come amid recent speculation over Farke’s future, despite the German leading Leeds to automatic promotion at the second time of asking. Club sources have played down suggestions that 49ers Enterprises is considering a managerial change, and Farke himself has pointed to upcoming end-of-season meetings as part of a normal review process. Farke’s presence at Thorp Arch has been transformational and he told me that he wanted me and explained to me what he wanted to see from me on the pitch,” Solomon explained straight away he helped me to settle down and to acclimatise within the team So I can say that he has a lot of credit for the season that I’ve had.” After a stop-start spell in north London and an injury-hit stint at Fulham Solomon says this has been his “best” season in England He’s also been struck by how welcome he has felt at Leeds I can say that I didn’t feel like I was on loan They’ve treated me very well from the beginning,” he said we really enjoy the life here… and I think that the people here up north are a bit warmer than the people in London.” Asked directly if this could be just the start of his Leeds journey “But Leeds United will always remain in my heart for good.” Daniel Farke is likely to have an answer on his Leeds future by the end of the week as chairman Paraag Marathe is flying from San Francisco to watch Monday .. © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved More.. Leeds City Council has been recommended to enter into negotiations to sell land to Leeds United Football Club (LUFC) that would enable it to expand its Elland Road Stadium It has also been told to start collaborating with the football club to seize the “major economic growth opportunity” available in regenerating the area surrounding the stadium LUFC is seeking to enhance Elland Road Stadium in south Leeds a venue synonymous with the club since 1919 This development follows the club’s reacquisition of the stadium in 2024 and a report to be presented to Leeds City Council’s Executive Board next week outlines the significant opportunities this expansion presents for leisure The report highlights Elland Road as a designated asset of community value situated on approximately 12ha of cleared brownfield land that is currently being temporarily used for Park and Ride facilities The club aims to increase the stadium’s seating capacity from 37,645 to around 56,500 potentially making it the seventh-largest club stadium in the country The aspiration is to obtain UEFA Category 4 status aligning Elland Road with Europe’s elite stadia The football club announced its intention for the expansion last autumn enlisting KSS as architect and Buro Happold as structural engineer This ambitious project will see improvements to the West and North stands while aiming to preserve the unique atmosphere that has made Elland Road a formidable presence in English football The construction approach would be phased to minimise loss of seating capacity during construction Yellow shows council land to be sold to LUFC for stadium expansion LUFC has engaged in pre-application discussions with the local planning authority and plans to undertake public consultations regarding its forthcoming planning application Construction is projected to commence on the West Stand within the next year provided that planning approval is granted The report also notes the surrounding council-owned land and the opportunities for collaboration between Leeds City Council and LUFC With any potential expansion contingent on agreements with the council as the neighbouring landowner both parties are keen to explore the redevelopment prospects that could impact the area significantly Key regeneration initiatives are already underway in South Leeds including the British Library North at Temple Works and the Holbeck Sports Hub The report emphasises that Elland Road is centrally located amidst these developments making it a unique focal point for future investment and growth As part of the council’s commitment to fostering economic growth the Executive Board is advised to proceed with negotiations for the potential sale of land essential for LUFC’s expansion This sale would be based on market value as determined by a professional valuation ensuring compliance with local government regulations a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is proposed to facilitate collaboration with the Lowy Family Group to explore wider regeneration strategies around Elland Road Blue shows council land marked for regeneration in collaboration with LUFC The anticipated economic impact of these projects is substantial with forecasts suggesting potential investments exceeding £1bn in the local economy alongside elevated tourism and leisure activities associated with a larger stadium The revitalisation efforts could enhance Leeds’s reputation as a premier sporting destination and potentially attract international events like World Cup matches The Executive Board is set to address these proposals with a comprehensive strategy aiming to refresh the informal planning statement that was initially approved in 2007 The council’s approach will consider the evolving needs of the community and the importance of sustainable development surrounding the stadium The final recommendations will also include the necessary steps for public consultation allowing for community engagement in shaping the future of the area around Elland Road as both a sporting hub and a thriving local destination The report on the Souith Leeds Regeneration: Elland Road opportunity will go before Leeds City Council’s Executive Board on 23 April Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “I’m excited by the ambition and courage Leeds United are showing in their plans to transform the city into one of the country’s sporting superpowers “Elland Road and the surrounding area have huge potential for regeneration and growth – it’s great to see the club and Leeds City Council cooperating on such an impressive scheme “Alongside our work to bring trams back to the region the pieces are coming together to create a brighter and better-connected region for everyone.” Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. Leeds United Football Club has revealed concept images of its upgraded Elland… Prime minister Keir Starmer has announced the North of England will no… Cross Gates in Leeds is set to undergo significant changes as the… and Buckinghamshire are set to benefit from… Leeds United want to expand Elland Road and make it the seventh-largest stadium in England with the city council are set to meet over plans Leeds United Football Club has released images of the proposed KSS-designed revamp of its famous Elland Road stadium recently promoted to play in the Premier League next season wants to modernise and enlarge its home ground to meet ticket demand AJ100 practice KSS was appointed last year to design the stadium upgrade which will boost its capacity from 37,645 to 53,000 Now Leeds United has published pictures of the plans ahead of a series of public exhibitions later this month which has been home to the football club for more than a century The project is currently at pre-application stage Leeds United said in a statement: ‘An evolution of what makes Elland Road great will provide greatly improved general admission and hospitality facilities.’ The club said it had 26,000 supporters on its season ticket waiting list KSS said its design ‘seamlessly blends the timeless traditions of a four-stand stadium with a modern The practice added: ‘This evolution of Elland Road enhances its iconic atmosphere while subtly showcasing its impressive scale and volumes The result is a stadium that exudes understated elegance and contemporary charm inviting fans to experience the magic of football in a setting that feels both familiar and inspiring.’ Leeds United owners 49ers Enterprises said last year they had brought in specialist acoustic consultants ‘to ensure Elland Road’s unique atmosphere is retained’ Aerial view of the existing Elland Road stadium (March 2020) They added that a local transport consultant had been commissioned to help plan access routes and manage traffic flows during construction chairman of Leeds United Football Club and president of 49ers Enterprises said last year: ‘We recognise how important Elland Road is to the Leeds United fans and the wider community ‘The opportunity to refresh a century-old stadium Our plans reinforce our commitment to the long-term success of the club and I am excited that we are going to be able to welcome thousands more supporters to every game in a stadium that retains the unique atmosphere of Elland Road We look forward to sharing our plans with supporters and the local community for their input.’ KSS is known for its work in the sports sector. In 2022 the practice was given the go-ahead for a £100 million revamp of now fellow Premiership team Crystal Palace Football Club’s Selhurst Park stadium Tags BDP’s College of Arts & Society at Coventry University has been named… Lewisham Council has given Turner Works planning permission for a mixed-use regeneration… Wandsworth Council has given Gehry Partners planning permission for two more residential… Southwark Council has approved tp bennett’s plans for a 25-storey student tower… Leeds United Football Club has announced the release of proposed designs aimed at enhancing Elland Road stadium a move anticipated since the initial plans detailed in September 2024 The recent endorsement from Leeds City Council’s Executive Board which unanimously supported the proposed regeneration vision The council will be reviewing the pre-application for the stadium’s modernisation during a Plans Panel meeting scheduled for Thursday The ambitious plan seeks to elevate the stadium’s capacity from its current tally of 37,645 to a potential maximum of 56,500 with ongoing designs suggesting a final capacity of approximately 53,000 The proposed enhancement marks an evolution of the significant characteristics that define Elland Road focusing on the revitalisation of the West and North Stands along with improvements to the South Stand These upgrades are designed to better accommodate general admission and hospitality needs in response to a growing demand spurred by the 26,000 supporters currently on the club’s season ticket waiting list In a bid to involve fans and the local community in the development process the club will host a public exhibition at the Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road This exhibition will take place over two days: Thursday the community is invited to participate in two consultation events as part of a roadshow aimed at gathering input from local stakeholders: The public exhibition at The Centenary Pavilion Leeds United aims to ensure that the voices of fans and the community are heard aligning the future of Elland Road with the aspirations of its supporters Don’t miss out on the latest in sports business – Subscribe today to the free Ministry of Sport newsletter and stay ahead of the game. 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Credit: PALeeds United has been promoted back to the Premier League Daniel Farke's side beat Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road in a 3pm kick off Fans then waited with baited breath for the result at between Burnley and Sheffield United in the teatime kick off live on ITV1 Sheffield United's failure to win at Turf Moor sealed promotion and a return to the top flight for Leeds At Elland Road the Whites raced into a five-goal lead by half time against a stunned Stoke side In the second half Willy Gnonto added further gloss to the scoreline Fans at Elland Road were then particularly pleased to see 16-year-old Harry Gray come off the bench to make his debut Jubilant supporters gathered in the Peacock Pub opposite the ground after the game to watch their promotion rivals A packed house celebrated as Burnley denied Sheffield United the three points they needed to prolong the race for promotion Tom Cannon's goal had fired the Blades level in Lancashire but a brace from Josh Brownhill ensured that Burnley will join Leeds in the Premier League next season There was an extra sense of joy for Leeds fans as their previous promotion to the top flight couldn't be celebrated in person due to Covid 19 restrictions Prior to the match one fan told ITV News: "We're confident and mega excited We're in the cheese wedge fans section and it's just fabulous On not being able to see such a spectacle last time Leeds were promoted to the Premier League due to covid she said: "We watched it on tele it was nothing like this Leeds United host Bristol City next at home with a final day trip to Plymouth to see whether they can pip Burnley to the title xemailStep onto the hallowed turf of Elland Road and experience an unforgettable day with our Play on the Pitch event This experience is only available on Wednesday with 11 on the field and three substitutes you will be managed by an ex-Leeds United player 2024/25 Leeds United shirt to play in and take home Full access to the tunnel and changing rooms Access to the concourse for food and drink for spectators so don’t miss your chance to play at Elland Road For more information, please email our events team at [email protected] or call 0113 367 6224 Leeds United Football Club has unveiled proposed images for the enhancement of its Elland Road ground It follows on from the plans outlined in September last year to modernise and improve the stadium Leeds City Council’s Executive Board unanimously agreed the regeneration vision Councillors will be discussing the pre-application for the modernisation of Elland Road Stadium at a Plans Panel meeting on 8 May 2025 The estimated final capacity of the design in progress is around 53,000 A spokesman for the club said: “An evolution of what makes Elland Road great “Fans and members of the local community can visit a public exhibition at the Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road which will be open from Thursday 22 May 2025 to Friday 23 May 2025 or one of two consultation events as part of a community roadshow in Leeds “Leeds United endeavours to ensure the consultation process is as accessible as possible and would also like to hear people’s views and thoughts Feedback can be submitted via EllandRoadExpansion@leedsunited.com” A selection of the best fan images from City’s 4-0 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the Bristol City Email newsletter Ashton Gate StadiumAshton RoadBristolBS3 2EJ To continue please log in with your personal details Logging in will give you access to ticketing If you have not yet set up a Bristol City FC account just click Create Account below This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A Leeds United fan ahead of the Bristol City clash Patrick Bamford and Junior Firpo of Leeds United celebrate promotion Five years after being denied their chance to celebrate Leeds United fans produced an atmosphere to behold as their team cruised past Bristol City on Monday night On a barmy summer night 1,741 days earlier the Leeds United squad celebrated their promotion to the Premier League It was supposed to be a party 16 years in the making marking the end of the club’s longest-ever top-flight exile players’ families and media were present in Elland Road as the players’ cheers and the pops of champagne corks echoed around an empty stadium Last night, Leeds fans were finally given their chance to celebrate Leeds’ return to the Premier League was short-lived last time out, as the foundations of a very promising first season were not built on, and a successful relegation battle was the precursor to a woeful campaign that ended with a managerial Hail Mary as Leeds went from Marcelo Bielsa to Big Sam in little over a year Supporters then had to suck up the gut punch of a play-off final defeat last season before what has been a deserved promotion back to the big time this season Easter Monday had been a slow-burning day of celebration, as a stunning 6-0, 3pm win over Stoke City laid the table for promotion to be confirmed when Sheffield United lost at Burnley at tea-time. Wild scenes duly followed, but the next date for the diary came seven days later with the visit of play-off chasers Bristol City to Elland Road As an aperitif to the main event, Leeds released the first images of the planned Elland Road expansion earlier on Monday, while Patrick Bamford stashed £5,000 behind the bar at the Old Peacock pub opposite the ground and every home fan was greeted by a yellow scarf when they got to their seat And while Leeds fans don’t need any encouragement to crank up the atmosphere what followed over the next few hours was a cacophony of colour and noise that is rarely seen in English football songs were sung and goals were scored in what was one of the most joyous nights this grand old stadium has seen for a generation The end of the season will mark the start of a busy summer for Leeds who will first need to answer the questions over Farke’s future that have arisen in recent days and then recruit wisely if they are to better their recent three-season stay in the top flight when a team is playing with this swagger and backed by such a crowd no-one will be in for an easy ride at Elland Road next season Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitswest yorkshirenewsElland Road expansion plans officially submitted to Leeds City CouncilSeating capacity will be boosted to at least 53,000 Plans to turn Elland Road stadium into one of Europe’s most elite footballing venues have been submitted to the council Early-stage proposals for the expansion of Leeds Utd’s ground will be presented to councillors at a meeting next week Members of Leeds City Council’s city plans panel will be asked to give their views on plans to expand seating capacity to up to 56,500 The expansion would be made possible with the sale of council-owned land to the newly-promoted club – a deal already agreed by council leaders A report to Thursday’s (May 8) meeting said Elland Road would be brought into line with UEFA Category 4 status It said: “The proposed stadium changes to be presented to city plans panel represent the largest and most significant degree of change at the stadium in its history.” The pre-application report said full planning permission would be sought for partial demolition and extension of the West Stand Outline planning permission would give consent in principle for the redevelopment of the North Stand Seating capacity would be increased to between 53,000 and 56,500 making it the seventh largest club stadium in the country The project would boost capacity for hospitality places at matches A new away coach parking compound would be created along with media facilities and improved spaces for players A public consultation will be held on plans for the stadium expected to kickstart a wider regeneration of the surrounding area The report said: “This will consider the catalytic benefits of an enhanced stadium public realm in line with Leeds’ current and growing economic trajectory.” The report said a letter was received from Andrew Scopes Coun Scopes said he was against the proposals unless there was a “plausible plan” to tackle parking problems He also called for revenue from the first 100 ticket sales at the expanded stadium to be ring-fenced for community projects Coun Scopes wrote: “I know the club has worked on using park and rides around the city and encouraged sustainable transport but the evidence on the streets in my ward is that this isn’t working I am firmly of the belief that the stadium expansion needs to leave a legacy for the surrounding community.” The council agreed to the sale of land around the stadium to the club’s owners at an executive board meeting on April 23 Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; 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