20 Nov 2025 10:03:49
The planning application decision on developing the Earls Court site will be announced on 26th November, this is a monumental moment in our history and one that the owners hope will go in our favour. If the decision goes against the current owners of Earls Court then Blue.
Co hope to step in with a bid for part of the land in order to build a new stadium. If planning is granted then Chelsea FC has no other option than to remain at Stamford Bridge. At least we will know what direction this is going in and what are everyone hoping for?
20 Nov 2025 13:09:05
RPD, thanks for information mate. I guess that also explains why any SB development proposal wasn’t mentioned in the mins of recent FAB meeting.
20 Nov 2025 13:18:51
Thank you for the update RPD.
20 Nov 2025 14:06:59
I agree Tom, there has been nothing to report really since the owners took over as this Earls Court site is probably the last chance for the club to relocate and this planning outcome will then determine the next steps. Old Oak Common has been muted but again, until Earls Court is put to bed either way nothing can really be said but I do understand the owners are 100% behind increasing our match day fan base and whilst a move away from the Bridge makes most sense it is looking increasingly likely that a stand by stand redevelopment may well be the only way forward.
20 Nov 2025 16:46:41
Thank you for your update RPD.
20 Nov 2025 16:55:54
Despite my affiliation with SB, a move to a new site is my preference. We would be able to stay at the Bridge during the construction of a new stadium. Also, redevelopment of SB is fraught with difficulties, not least with planning permission; local ( affluent) residents have already joined forces to oppose any application.
That process would delay the project by at least a couple of years .
20 Nov 2025 18:21:27
The affluent should realise that having a major football club in their area is a big draw.
20 Nov 2025 19:33:00
I would love us to stay at Stamford Bridge but I think Jimbo is right that it will be a nightmare getting through all the planning hoops and what for? another 15,000 seats at a cost of hundreds of millions, it will take quite a few years to get the money back. This should of been dealt with many years ago but I think Roman had a little problem over his visa and pulled the plug on that stadium re-build, I think he even bought a brick company to make sure we had enough bricks to build the thing? didn't it start underground? I 'm happy as we are but I think we have about 30,000 on the season ticket waiting list so I suppose another 15,000 or 20,000 seats will allow more fans to watch live football.
20 Nov 2025 22:20:07
Greenaway, you are right. We might eventually get planning permission for redevelopment at SB, but highly unlikely for a 60,000 seater stadium. As you say the owners would have to consider whether the cost of adding X amount to the capacity is worthwhile given that you would want it to be multi-purpose to host other types of events.
I don’t blame Roman or the new owners for this problem; the location and physical environment surrounding SB has always been problematic to expansion of the stadium on the existing site.