Plans go in for £100m Villa Park revamp

Aston Villa FC has submitted its planning application for the £100m first phase revamp of its stadium.

The £100m first phase plans will pave the way to increase the stadium’s capacity from its current 42,785 to more than 50,000.

The move follows a public consultation that ran in June and July, in which nearly 10,000 residents and businesses, stakeholders and fans had their say on the plans.

A wider masterplan is also being developed for Aston in collaboration with Birmingham City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority, to ensure the club has a community impact beyond the stadium.

Work would start late 2023 and construction complete towards the end of 2025.

The key areas of phase one involve:
A brand-new North Stand wrapping into Trinity Stand
Enhancements to the existing Trinity Stand
The creation of Villa Live, a brand new standalone multi-use entertainment, community, and retail venue destination
Redevelopment of the Witton Lane entrance and the public space around the North Stand