Aston Villa Looking To Increase Villa Park Capacity

The North Stand demolition plans at Villa Park could end up increasing stadium capacity to more than 50,000. Plans for a major redevelopment at part of Aston Villa's football ground are set for council approval next week, with the ground increasing seating capacity to more than fifty thousand seats. The current North Stand would be demolished in order to add another 7,400 seats, taking the overall capacity to more than over 50,000.

Redevelopment plans include, demolition and ‘state of the art’ rebuild of the North Stand including the club shop, academy building, security lodge and fencing on Witton Lane, with extra seating to take the total capacity of Villa Park to 50,065. Internal enhancements to the Trinity Road Stand including more food and drink options, hospitality upgrades, and improved Wi-Fi.

More than seven thousand square metres of new public space would be created along Witton Lane to improve the experience for fans, with changes to the car park layout and electric charging points installed, with the addition of 190 bicycle parking spots. Related improvements to Witton Station, funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority, could also see more regular trains with improved passengers access.

The club says the current North Stand is 'in urgent need of upgrading'. A decision is expected from Birmingham City Council at a meeting on Thursday 22nd December. If approved, the club could break ground as early as the spring of 2023.