CRYSTAL PALACE have received the green light to build a state-of-the-art new stand.
Croydon Council have given approval to the project, which has been in the works since 2018.
The redevelopment will see the Main Stand at Selhurst Park, which was built 100 years ago, knocked down.
In place of the 5,200 capacity stand will be a state-of-the-art structure that will house 15,300 fans.
That will take the capacity of Selhurst Park from 25,486 to more than 34,000.
Palace received planning permission in principal from Croydon Council last year, but residents of Wooderson Close had to agree and make way, with their homes to be demolished as part of the project.
The new stand will have three tiers and will have improved access for supporters with disabilities, a new club shop, museum and café.
KSS Group are overseeing the design and plan to make it a net zero carbon project.
KSS Group have worked on a number of high-profile projects – including Tottenham and Liverpool’s state of the art training grounds, as well as the redevelopment of the Reds’ Main Stand and No.1 Court at Wimbledon.
The stand at Selhurst Park will have a glass exterior, drawing on inspiration from the historic 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition Hall.
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Palace first released plans for a new £100million Main Stand in 2018.
Council red tape and discussions with local residents have delayed the project, with Covid-19 also playing a factor.
After receiving the green light from the council, Palace chairman Steve Parish said: “Today’s announcement confirming that we have been granted formal planning permission is yet another positive and exciting milestone in this project.
“We are making excellent progress on the programme and have committed significant resource to complete the detailed design of the stand and have commenced enabling works this summer.
“We aim to have final plans and costings in the very near future and at the end of that stage, we will appoint a final construction partner.
“The redevelopment of Selhurst Park will have a transformational impact on the future of our football club, and we are wholeheartedly committed to it.
“I thank residents of Wooderson Close for their understanding and co-operation throughout the process of being rehoused. I would also like to thank counterparts at Croydon Council, the Mayor of London and the GLA, for their continued support of this project.”
