Local council buys up part of site ruling it out from right to light challenge

Herzog & de Meuron Chelsea

Chelsea鈥檚 拢1bn development of Stamford Bridge moved a step closer after Hammersmith and Fulham Council last night passed a motion that will prevent an injunction blocking the plans.

It was taken out by a neighbouring family, the Crosthwaites, who said the stadium鈥檚 expansion, which has been designed by Swiss architect Herzog & de Meuron, to a 60,000-seater would block light into their home.

At a meeting on Monday, the council agreed to acquire land at Stamford Bridge meaning the injunction is void as the family cannot take the council to the High Court.

The new stadium, which has been designed by Swiss architect Herzog & de Meuron, was granted planning permission one year ago and has already been been signed off by London mayor Sadiq Khan.

Last night鈥檚 decision means the council can take responsibility for the land in question at Chelsea鈥檚 instruction and lease it back to the club, ensuring it is not subject to legal challenge.

The family have no legal right to challenge the council on this issue but could ask for a judicial review.

The project team on the scheme includes Arcadis as cost manager, WSP and Schlaich Bergermann providing engineering services, while WSP is also providing transport consultancy and Aecom is the strategic planner. The scheme鈥檚 鈥済othic skin鈥� facade is being engineered by Eckersley O鈥機allaghan.