An iconic Premier League stadium is being renovated » £150 million investment

The ambitious plan calls for increasing capacity to 53,000 seats and the total cost of the works is estimated at £150 million.

PHOTO. What Leeds United's new stadium will look like

Leeds United are set to expand their iconic Elland Road stadium to a capacity of 53,000, making it one of the most modern stadiums in the Premier League. This stadium has been the home of the Yorkshire team since its inception in 1919 and currently has a capacity of 37,890.

Following the decision by Leeds City Council's Planning Commission, the expansion of the West and North Stands and specific changes to the South Stand will increase this to 53,000. The project will reportedly cost more than £150m, but the club expect to earn an extra £29m a year once it is built, according to leedsunited.com.

When Elland Road reaches its new capacity, it will become one of the top 10 biggest stadiums in the country. Leeds will be narrowly ahead of teams Manchester City, Newcastle and Everton, who have stadiums with around 52,000 seats.

Elland Road, Leeds Stadium, currently / photo: Leeds United

• Elland Road was inaugurated in 1919

• Currently, the stadium has a capacity of 37,890 seats

Leeds plan to start construction at the end of the season but will not close the stadium while work continues next season.

Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe said: “We are delighted to have gained planning permission for the expansion of Elland Road Stadium. This is an historic day for Leeds United Football Club. As custodians of this great club, we are committed to ensuring its long-term success and today's decision supports our ambition to place Leeds in the Premier League and continue to progress for years to come. I would like to thank everyone involved in the project to date for helping us let's get to this point.”

Founded in 1919, Leeds United have three league titles under their belt (1968/69, 1973/74, 1991/92).