"Leeds have received planning permission to redevelop Elland Road and lift the stadium's capacity from 37,645 to about 53,000. There had been fears that a delay to the long-mooted introduction of a tram network in the surrounding area until the late 2030s might impact the club's plans to expand the ground but the proposals were approved by the city council on Thursday."
"The rebuild will begin with the expansion of the John Charles or West Stand, from 8,000 seats to 17,750 thanks to the construction of a new upper tier. Preliminary work is due to start shortly and major construction will get under way at the end of this season. Paraag Marathe, the Leeds chair, has confirmed the stadium will remain operational throughout a project that will involve the expansion of the Don Revie or North Stand from its 10,414 capacity to a maximum of 15,300."
Planning permission has been granted to redevelop Elland Road, increasing capacity from 37,645 to about 53,000. A potential delay to a proposed tram network until the late 2030s had raised concerns about the expansion but the city council approved the proposals after scrutiny. The club agreed to measures to ease matchday traffic, including funding road improvements and encouraging supporters to park further from the ground. Preliminary work is due to start shortly with major construction beginning at the end of the season. The John Charles (West) Stand will expand from 8,000 to 17,750 and the Don Revie (North) Stand will grow from 10,414 to up to 15,300. The stadium will remain operational during the phased rebuild and the approval grants UEFA category four status, enabling bids to host tournament matches and benefiting the 26,000 fans on the waiting list for season tickets.
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