Crystal Palace given green light to proceed with stunning £100m redevelopment of Selhurst Park

Daily Mail | April 19, 2018

Crystal Palace have been granted permission by Croydon Council to proceed with their £100million stadium redevelopment.

The council's planning committee voted unanimously in favour of proposals to increase the Selhurst Park capacity to 34,000 from 26,000, and for the development of a five-storey structure to replace the present main stand.

Palace, who are yet to secure their Premier League status for next season despite their improving fortunes, hope to begin work at the conclusion of 2018/19 and to complete it in time for the start of 2021/22.

Crystal Palace have unveiled plans for a redevelopment of the main stand at Selhurst Park, boosting capacity to over 34,000

An interior view of the new main stand at Selhurst Park, which could be completed within three years if permission is granted

The glass facade of the planned new stand is inspired by the Crystal Palace erected for the 1851 Great Exhibitionu00a0 — The glass facade of the planned new stand is inspired by the Crystal Palace erected for the 1851 Great Exhibition

Croydon Council will next refer the application to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, whose approval is required before planning permission can be issued.