Crystal Palace Football Club (CPFC) has this week updated supporters on redevelopment plans for Selhurst Park stadium and their training ground.
CPFC is working closely with Croydon Council and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s office to ensure the necessary requirements are in place before progress is made.
The club has said the stadium redevelopment will exceed more than £100million, but as a result of changes to planning policy in the London Plan, CPFC will be submitting details on minor adjustments to the scheme – adhering to new fire safety regulations, energy requirements, and urban greening.
Steve Parish, CPFC chairman, said: “With all the upheaval and uncertainty brought about by COVID-19, we have focused on the Academy as well as first-team training group developments.
“The final wing of the Academy will open early 2023 and will take the whole facility to extraordinary new levels. It includes a huge medical rehab gym and swimming pool complex that will enable us to give the very best physical and medical care to all our players.
“The first-team training ground is currently under refurbishment to mirror the look, feel and standard of the Academy restaurant, dressing rooms, and office space.
“Collectively, the Academy and first-team training ground amasses more than 50 acres right in the heart of south London, providing all the necessary tools for the club to progress to the next level.
“The decision was taken to get this area right and now the focus moves back to the stadium. This is the single biggest project the football club will have undertaken and the learnings we have from the Academy and first-team practice facilities will be invaluable.
“The Selhurst Park redevelopment will exceed £100million of investment, and I’m sure supporters can appreciate the scale, complexity and enormity of this project. But this is something we’re absolutely committed to.
“I’d like to thank Croydon Council for their continued support in enabling us to update the application since the resolution to grant planning permission was issued.
“We very much hope to make significant progress in the coming months, and will keep supporters and stakeholders updated as and when we have more news.”