Spurs submit stadium plans

26 October 2009 14:25
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Tottenham's new stadium plans have moved a step closer after the club confirmed that the Northumberland Development Project planning application has been submitted to the London Borough of Haringey. [LNB] The ambitious project is to be delivered on the current site and adjacent land, thus ending any concerns about a move out of the Borough while providing major regeneration of the area.[LNB]A change to final plans sees one major improvement to the stadium design - the inclusion of a single-tier stand.[LNB]The stand is reminiscent of the steep Sudtribune at Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion, which accounts for 25,000 of the stadium's 67,000 seats.[LNB]Spurs, who have played home games at White Hart Lane since 1899, hope to move into the new ground within five years.[LNB]The new stadium will house a 56,250 capacity, with the promise that spectators will find themselves closer to the pitch than at any other comparable stadium in the UK.[LNB]Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said: "The submission of the application is a hugely important step for the club.[LNB]"This is a multi-million pound investment in the area which brings with it housing, retail, a hotel, a supermarket, expanded community services and jobs and an exceptional public square. We have designed what will be a vibrant area 365 days a year and not a stadium with dead space surrounding it. [LNB]Fan friendly"Our desire from the outset has been to create a scheme of major benefit for local people and to deliver the most fan-friendly stadium in Europe. [LNB]"The inclusion of a new single tier stand combined with a fantastic stadium design demonstrates our absolute commitment to create the most atmospheric stadium for our supporters. [LNB]"Every fan will have an exceptional view of the action and will find themselves closer to the pitch than at any other comparable stadium. [LNB]"We have also embraced environmental sustainability as part of the plans, delivering a 40% reduction in carbon emissions against current building regulations which will make it one of the best performing of its kind in the UK.[LNB]"Tottenham Hotspur is proud of its roots in Haringey and the Northumberland Development Project will act as a powerful catalyst for the uplift of the wider area. We have had an exceptionally positive response to our consultation activities and I am personally delighted to have reached this stage."[LNB]Levy's words have been echoed by club captain Ledley King, who believes the new stadium will retain the 'electric' atmosphere of White Hart Lane.[LNB]"Spurs has been my life - the current matchday atmosphere is unrivalled, it's electric, players can almost reach out and touch it. The fans have such a key role to play and I'm delighted the new stadium has been designed to maintain that atmosphere. It's what makes Tottenham Hotspur what it is."[LNB]

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