The Birmingham Metropolis Council planning committee signed off proposals that may enhance the stand’s capability to greater than 12,000 seats and carry the stadium’s general capability past 50,000.
Work will begin subsequent yr with completion due within the second half of 2027 – in time for Villa Park to take its place as a number venue at EURO 2028.
The venture estimated to value round £100m will adapt and modernise the present North Stand construction, avoiding the lowered matchday capability that shelved earlier full rebuild plans.
Govt chairman Nassef Sawiris mentioned the choice was a significant step in turning Villa Park right into a “world-class sports activities and leisure venue” and would dramatically enhance the membership’s means to compete on the highest degree.
Grimshaw Architects are behind the brand new look design, which additionally guarantees to remodel the Northern Precinct across the stadium.



