AFC Wimbledon plans revealed to the public today reveal what the stadium and the surrounding area will look like when it has been re-developed.
From December 2014: Game on! Details of AFC Wimbledon's stadium bid finally revealed
Computer generated images released today, but obtained by the Wimbledon Guardian several months ago, show off the multi-million pound development, designed by award winning architectural practice Sheppard Robson.
The stadium itself, which will begin as an 11,000 seater but eventually have a capacity of 20,000, was designed by Wilson Owens.
Around the stadium, Galliard Homes will build 602 apartments, six squash courts, a dance/fitness studio and gymnasium and a 13,700 square foot retail outlet.
A new public piazza will also be built, as well as a pedestrian boulevard, a ground level parking complex, courtyards and green spaces.
Apartments will be available with one, two or three bedrooms, or studio, as well as family maisonettes with private gardens.
Demolition of the greyhound stadium currently on Plough Lane will begin next year. The new stadium complex is expected to take three years to complete.
Planning permission was unanimously granted by Merton Council for the 15 acre development on Thursday, December 10.
Planning and development director at Galliard Homes, Mike Watson, said: "We are delighted to have received planning permission to redevelop this important brownfield site into a new multi-million sports led destination for Wimbledon.
"The new homes will include affordable housing for local people and will make a significant contribution towards Merton’s own minimum 10 year target for new homes and the regeneration of this part of Merton.”
Chief Executive of AFC Wimbledon, Erik Samuelson, said: "We are all absolutely delighted.
"This is our home and we are delighted that we have been granted planning approval to return to Wimbledon."
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