Aston Villa have announced plans for a stadium expansion with the aim to turn Villa Park into a 'world class' venue, increasing its capacity to over 50,000.
The club's CEO, Christian Purslow, has announced a pre-application planning consultation which includes a brand-new North Stand and enhancements to the Trinity Stand.
The club are planning a revamp inside and out
Purslow believes the plans will benefit the local community
That will significantly boost the stadium's capacity up from its current 42,785, with the hope it will be eligible to host matches during Euro 2028, if England's bid is successful.
The club also hopes to see the stadium become a 'commercial destination venue and community space' by drastically increasing and improving facilities both inside and outside the ground.
A four-week consultation process has now begun, involving local residents and businesses who will be able to have their say on the project.
In a statement on AVFC.co.uk, Purslow said: "We are excited to share our vision for Villa Park to become a world-class sporting venue and thriving community destination.
"It is important that we gain the feedback of our local community, fans, and organisations, as we want them to play a key role in shaping the next chapter in Villa Park's illustrious history.
"The redevelopment of the stadium is vital to the club to satisfy growing demand. By elevating the hospitality offering at Villa Park, we want to enhance the matchday experience and create a year-round entertainment venue to benefit both the community and our fans.
"The plans reveal our phased approach to redevelopment, considering each stand individually and identifying the necessary upgrades to minimise disruption to the community.
"We believe that our proposals for Villa Park will have a transformational effect on the local community and wider area, and we are working closely with Birmingham City Council, the West Midlands Combined Authority and other key stakeholders to ensure our design proposals align with Birmingham's 'Big City Plan' for 2040.
"We want to put Aston Villa and Birmingham on the world stage and hope the redevelopment will support our ambition to host future UEFA matches – especially if the country is successful with a bid for the Euros in 2028."
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