Chelsea
have released a statement confirming that their planning permission for
Stamford Bridge will expire on March 31.
The Premier League club obtained permission to redevelop their
41,000-capacity stadium at the beginning of 2017, but in May 2018 announced
that all design and planning had been halted due to "the current
unfavourable investment climate".
To date no work has begun, and on Saturday Chelsea issued a statement that
said: "Chelsea Football Club acknowledges that the planning permission we
obtained for a new stadium expires on 31st March 2020."
"We are grateful to all our fans and stakeholders, especially Hammersmith &
Fulham Council, for their patience and understanding in the matter.
"We will continue to consider our options for a new stadium, should economic
conditions improve."
It is unclear whether the current coronavirus pandemic will allow them to
extend the current deadline or if they will need to start the process from
the beginning.
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