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Nottingham Forest Files City Ground Redevelopment Plans Aiming to Lift Capacity Beyond 50,000

Approval by Rushcliffe would unlock a phased build tied to a City Ground freehold sale.

Overview

  • The updated planning submission outlines a larger scheme that begins with a rebuilt Peter Taylor Stand and new Trent End corners.
  • If consent is granted, enabling works are scheduled for summer 2026 with main construction due to start in summer 2027.
  • Phase one would raise capacity to about 45,000, followed by Brian Clough Stand redevelopment adding roughly 7,500 seats to a potential 52,500 by 2033.
  • The club estimates about £500m for the Peter Taylor and Trent End works and around £300m for the Brian Clough phase, with funding from owner Evangelos Marinakis.
  • Securing Rushcliffe’s permission is a key step toward completing the freehold purchase from Nottingham City Council following its 2024 sale approval.