The move follows a public pre-planning application consultation that ran throughout June and July, in which nearly 10,000 residents and businesses, stakeholders and fans had their say on the plans.

The plans include increasing the spectator capacity to over 50,000 and modernise the stadium to create a world-class sporting venue that can satisfy growing demand and enable the club to compete at the very highest level.

More than £100m will be invested in the first phase of improvements to Villa park, with works estimated to take place late 2023 and construction completion towards the end of 2025.

The key areas of phase one involve a new North Stand wrapping into Trinity Stand, enhancements to the existing Trinity Stand, redevelopment of the Witton Lane entrance and the public space around the North Stand and the creation of Villa Live – a new standalone multi-use entertainment, community and retail venue destination.  

“We have received a hugely positive response from the local community, our supporters and other stakeholders and are confident that this project will transform both the stadium and the local area. We look forward to continuing to work with all partners to realise our future vision,” said  Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow.