Chelsea ready to start their £1 billion stadium redevelopment

Chelsea ready to start building their £1 billion Stamford bridge stadium after the got the go ahead; to redevelop and renovate next year.

– Local residents opposed the plans claiming the stadium will restrict sunlight on their home

But Chelsea have secured a council deal to bypass the right to light injunction; row which has threatened to block their plans.

A meeting which involved Hammersmith and Fulham Borough Council on Monday night; was held to make a High Court injunction invalid.

A Chelsea spokesman said: “We are grateful to Hammersmith; and Fulham Council for their decision, which is; the latest step on our journey towards redeveloping of our historic home.