Chelsea FC is exploring options to expand Stamford Bridge or potentially move to a new site like Earl's Court. The challenge comes from planning restrictions linked to King Henry VIII, specifically concerning views from King Henry's Mound, which are protected by law. Currently, Stamford Bridge holds over 40,000 seats, making it the ninth largest stadium in the Premier League, while competitors like Tottenham and Arsenal have larger venues. These complexities highlight the difficulty in navigating urban development in central London.
"Inside of London, it's really complex. It's not as if we're building something in the middle of a rural environment. We have a lot of constituencies to make sure that we care about."
"The St. Paul's view has been faithfully preserved by generations of landscapers who have created a tree-framed sightline from the mound to the dome. The view is now protected and no new building is allowed to impede it."
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