Revealed: Key details of Chelsea's construction of new 61,000-seater stadium

Dan Levene has obtained exclusive details of how Chelsea's redevelopment of Stamford Bridge will work, and the impact it will have on the local area.

Plans for a redeveloped Stamford Bridge, submitted to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, give for the first time an in-depth view of how Roman Abramovich will completely rebuild Chelsea's home.

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The 130-page Environmental Impact Assessment for the development of the Blues' west London ground throws light on the four-year plan to build a 60,000+ capacity stadium.

This is not, at this stage, a full application for planning permission, but a preliminary stage in the development process. It seeks permission for “the demolition and comprehensive redevelopment of Stamford Bridge Grounds; to provide a new 60,000 seat football stadium; with ancillary stadium-related uses including club shop, kiosks and museum; retail and restaurant/café uses”.