- May 26, 2026
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AFC Bournemouth has confirmed this week BCP Council’s decision to approve the club’s redevelopment plans for Vitality Stadium. The approval represents a major milestone in the club’s long-term commitment to Bournemouth, the local community and the future of top-flight football at Vitality Stadium.
The proposed redevelopment will support the club’s ambition to increase stadium capacity, improve the supporter experience and enhance facilities for fans, players, staff and partners.
The wider scheme also includes significant public realm and infrastructure improvements around the stadium campus, including enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes, landscaping and improved accessibility.
AFC Bournemouth remains committed to continued engagement with residents, supporters, local businesses and stakeholders as the project progresses through its next phases.
The club believes the redevelopment will further strengthen Bournemouth’s profile nationally and internationally, while supporting the local economy and creating long-term community benefit.
AFC Bournemouth Chairman and Owner, Bill Foley, shared his comments with afcb.co.uk:
“The granting of planning permission is a major step forward in our vision for the future of this football club and the wider community.
“This project is about far more than a stadium. It is about strengthening our connection with supporters, investing in the local area, and ensuring AFC Bournemouth can continue to compete and grow at the highest level both on and off the pitch.
“I’d like to thank BCP Council and the planning committee for their efforts over the past year. We are proud of what has been achieved so far, and this approval represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter for everyone connected with the club.”
The redevelopment forms part of a phased long-term vision to modernise and future-proof Vitality Stadium while preserving AFC Bournemouth’s historic home in Kings Park.
Milestone reached
In a statement, the club reiterated its thanks to BCP Council for their help in reaching such an important milestone for AFC Bournemouth.
AFC Bournemouth President of Business, Jim Frevola, told councillors the redevelopment was necessary if the club wanted to remain competitive:
“If it does not happen I don’t think you’ll ever see an 11,268-seat stadium in the Premier League again.”
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AFC Bournemouth appointed Stadium Structures earlier this year as preconstruction partner on plans to expand the Vitality Stadium. The contractor said it had already been working with the Premier League club for several months on hospitality refurbishments before securing the wider preconstruction role.
Next steps
Stadium Structures is leading the design and construction planning for the capacity increase and added that the work will be phased, starting with enabling works. The company said it would use its standard construction methods to reduce disruption to supporters during the redevelopment. It also said the project aimed to increase capacity and improve the matchday experience at the stadium, while respecting the ground’s heritage.
The redevelopment will increase the stadium’s capacity from about 11,300 to more than 20,000 seats.
Under the plans, the south stand will be demolished and rebuilt, while the north and east stands will be expanded and corners infilled to provide more than 9,000 additional seats and hospitality facilities.
The phased works will also create a new perimeter fence line, turnstiles, fan zone, ticket office, refreshment kiosks, outside broadcasting and media facilities.
Source & imagery, courtesy of AFCB
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