Nottingham Forest City Ground growth suggested for approval
Hugh Casswell Political press reporter, BBC Nottingham Reuters Strategies to expand the City Ground have remained in the works for years The long-awaited redevelopment of Nottingham Forest’s stadium has been suggested for approval.The strategies would see the existing Peter Taylor Stand demolished and changed with a 10,000-seater stand, increasing the City Ground’s general capacity to 35,000. It is due to be considered at a meeting of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s planning committee on 26 June.The club initially
revealed plans for a major revamp in 2019, and outline preparation consent was initially approved in 2022, however a variety of technical updates have actually given that been made and work has yet to start.
Reuters The City Ground rests on the banks of the River Trent Council files published on Wednesday state the “prolonged passage of time “means the application needs” fresh consideration.”Building and construction was initially expected to cost around ₤ 94m, however a price quote from January 2025 indicates this has actually increased to ₤ 130m.
The latest report, however, states the proposed advancement would “contribute substantially to both the local and broader economy.”
Considering the structural roofing system trusses, the brand-new stand would be approximately 38m (124ft) high, making it the highest stand at the City Ground.Documents specify the development would likewise offer”improved staff/player infrastructure consisting of viewer, hospitality and conferencing facilities”. In addition, the club is seeking outline approval to build an apartment or condo block with 169 systems beside the ground.A joint declaration launched on Wednesday said:” Nottingham Forest has been in regular discussion with Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council regarding the redevelopment of the City Ground. “The parties can confirm they are working towards the Rushcliffe Borough Council Preparation Committee date of Thursday 26 June to consider the application.”There will be no additional comment aside from as required by the pertinent legal procedure. ” Reuters The existing Peter Taylor Stand would be destroyed under the plans If approved, it would pave the way for the club to purchase the freehold of the land which the City Ground sits upon.Last year,
Forest’s then-chairman stated the club might transfer far from the ground since of a disagreement with Nottingham City Council over the rent the club pays.The local
authority has given that accepted sell the land, but the club previously stated any decision to purchase the freehold would be “entirely conditional” on it being approved preparation consent for the arena expansion.A number of objections to the advancement have been raised by regional councillors and neighborhood groups, including increased blockage in the location on matchdays and a lack of parking provision.The report advises the application is provided full preparation approval topic to a variety of conditions, such as the club making financial contributions to local infrastructure.The club will likewise be needed to enter into a legal arrangement with Nottingham Rowing Club to change its Britannia boathouse, which is set to be destroyed as part of the plans.Documents state the replacement facilities would need to remain in place before any demolition work takes place.Construction work on the new stand would then have to
begin within three years of the conditions being met.Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has previously stated he eventually intends to increase
the ground’s capability to 50,000.