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Chelsea nearing planning permission over Stamford Bridge redevelopment

Chelsea are set to be awarded planning permission to expand Stamford Bridge to become a 60,000 all-seater stadium.

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Rather than move site, the Blues will expand Stamford Bridge over the course of a three-year programme that could see the team temporarily uprooted to Wembley.

Hammersmith and Fulham council are set to make a ruling on the proposals on January 11, with the club proposing dramatic alterations to their current facilities, which hold 41,600.

Buildings within the grounds of Stamford Bridge would be demolished to allow the expansion of the ground, while Chelsea have also proposed decking platforms over the District Line and Southern Mainline, which run close by the ground.