Proposals to extend Villa Park’s North Stand have officially been given the green light by council planners.
Villa have sought permission to add nearly 6,000 seats to the stand, taking the stadium’s capacity to almost 49,000 in time for Euro 2028. The club's vision is to “adapt, reuse and expand” the existing stand rather than demolish it, with the plans aiming to complete the transformation of the wider northern precinct. — Proposals to extend Villa Park’s North Stand have officially been given the green light by council planners. Villa have sought permission to add nearly 6,000 seats to the stand, taking the stadium’s capacity to almost 49,000 in time for Euro 2028. The club's vision is to “adapt, reuse and expand” the existing stand rather than demolish it, with the plans aiming to complete the transformation of the wider northern precinct. | Grimshaw Architects/Aston Villa Football Club/LDRS

placeholder image — Proposals to extend Villa Park’s North Stand have officially been given the green light by council planners. Villa have sought permission to add nearly 6,000 seats to the stand, taking the stadium’s capacity to almost 49,000 in time for Euro 2028. The club's vision is to “adapt, reuse and expand” the existing stand rather than demolish it, with the plans aiming to complete the transformation of the wider northern precinct. | Grimshaw Architects/Aston Villa Football Club/LDRS

5 planning projects that are set to transform Birmingham over the next few years

By Joe Forte

Reporter

Published 19th Sep 2025, 11:03 GMT

Updated 19th Sep 2025, 11:03 GMT

These multi-million-pound projects will change Birmingham as we know it

There a number of huge planning projects that will transform Birmingham in the coming years.

We’ve put together a list of exciting new developments that are set to change the face of Birmingham and the surrounding area over the coming years.

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Take a look below:

5. CGI of Manor Square in Smithfield

The Smithfield development in Birmingham is a major mixed-use regeneration project that will transform 17 hectares of the city centre into a new destination for living, working, and leisure, including new homes, commercial spaces, cultural attractions, and a new home for the Bullring Markets. | Planning application/LDRS

Birmingham West Midlands

5 planning projects that are set to transform Birmingham over the next few years

These multi-million-pound projects will change Birmingham as we know it

5. CGI of Manor Square in Smithfield

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