According to the official website of Aston Villa, Villa has been approved to expand the North Stand, and the stadium capacity will exceed 50,000 people. Aston Villa welcomed Birmingham City Council's approval of the planning application for the c...
Aston Villa welcomed Birmingham City Council's approval of the planning application for the club's renovation and expansion of the North Stand. The renovation will add nearly 6,000 seats to the North Stand. Combined with the ongoing upgrades at the three other stands of Villa Park, the total capacity of the entire stadium will increase to more than 50,000 people. The renovation project includes the renovation and expansion of the existing stands and beautification and greening of the subsequent areas, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027 to welcome the arrival of the 2028 European Cup. By then, Villa Park will become one of the venues for the event. Francesco Calvo, President of Business Operations at the Club, said: "We are very pleased to have the planning permission for the North Stand development. This will not only be crucial to the club's continued economic growth, but will also enable more loyal fans to watch the game. The approval of Birmingham City Council allows us to continue to invest in facilities to provide fans with a first-class viewing experience and help Villa Park become the preferred destination for concerts, events and community events." The Mayor of West Midland Richard Parker said: "Congratulations to Aston Villa, this is Another major advancement from another football giant in the region. This step is crucial to building Villa Park into a world-class stadium and a top stadium for the 2028 European Cup. The good news is more than that, we have received funds to upgrade the Witton Station and work closely with the club and railway partners to ensure fans enjoy a quality train arrival experience. "The club will continue to work closely with Richard Parker and welcome him today to reiterate his support for the Witton Station upgrade fund, which is crucial to the upgrade and transformation of the North Stand.
In addition to the currently ongoing warehouse renovations and the completed new club shops and ticket offices, the upgrade of the North stand will be the last part of the North Venue project. The project will ultimately bring the club's annual contribution to the local economy to about £120 million, including supporting more than 1,700 full-time jobs and attracting more than 1.1 million visitors to Villa Park each year.
