Former Premier League side’s bid to leave iconic stadium of 119 years approved as club release stunning images of new plans
One of English football’s most iconic stadiums could soon be a thing of the past with Luton having their plans to leave Kenilworth Road approved. The Hatters announced in September that they had submitted a formal application to Luton Borough Council to build a new 25,000-capacity ground at its Power Court site in the town centre. Luton TownLuton are looking to move into a new 25,000-seater stadium in 2027[/caption] And now the club have revealed that Luton Borough Council have approved planning permission for their new stadium. Luton have also released new images of their new proposed stadium, while also stating their planning application includes a submission for an adjacent hotel and music venue. The new ground will include conference rooms, media facilities along with food and beverage outlets. Commenting on the latest update, chief executive Gary Sweet said: “This planning committee date is another defining milestone in the delivery of our long-held plans for a new stadium. “With its unique design and key characteristics, we’ve incorporated and brought across from our much-loved Kenilworth Road. “It really is tremendously exciting to address members of the planning committee and, hopefully, gain their formal approval.” The Hatters are targeting a completion date of 2027, which means fans may have just three years left to enjoy their historic home of 119 years – Kenilworth Road. Supporters up and down the country have fallen in love with the 12,000-seater stadium, which has its away end cut into a row of terraced houses. But it’s low capacity has proven to be problematic, with the ground having to be upgraded last season to meet the Premier League’s requirements for broadcasters. Kenilworth Road is even the smallest stadium in the Championship, with Oxford’s Kassam Stadium a close second with 12,500 seats. The Hatters submitted plans for their new ground plans in SeptemberLuton Luton TownLuton recently confirmed that planning permission for their new ground has been approved[/caption] The new stadium looks set to have incredible infrastructure inside and outlutontown.co.uk Their proposed stadium is double the capacity they currently haveLuton Town And now Luton look to move into a home over double in capacity size, with the club stating it will mark a ‘regenerative era for the town’. In a meeting held at Luton Town Hall on Monday evening, Sweet revealed how the new stadium will help attract ‘better players’. He remarked: “Last season despite all odds, the club proved that the seemingly impossible was indeed possible by getting the smallest stadium ever into the Premier League. “In order to repeat this, and to maintain a position at the top table of English football, we need a new, bigger, better stadium that brings us up to date, gives us greater pride and enables us to be more competitive and attracts better players. “The wider benefits of Premier League action to Luton as a town are so far reaching that everyone benefits particularly economically. “But also from a sense of pride, well-being and social harmony. Luton are set to leave their current stadium Kenilworth Road – their home since 1905Getty “All of these benefits were evident last season and many have continued. “The delivery of this stadium has been long in the making. “It’s always been about delivering something we can be proud of to elevate the club and town together, and to guarantee the long-term sustainability of our football club.” While things look to be promising off the pitch for Luton, they remain struggling on it. Rob Edwards’ side currently sit in 19th spot after 21 games played – just five points ahead of the relegation zone. They have won just six matches, losing on 11 occasions – with Blackburn inflicting their latest defeat following a 2-0 win at Ewood Park last weekend. Luton will be hoping to be playing Premier League football by 2027Luton Town With the club increasingly likely to finish not only outside the play-off places but the top half of the table, they will be desperate their fortunes change in 2025. Edwards’ goal will be promotion and with a new stadium approved, the club will want to be in the top-flight by the time they move.
One of English football’s most iconic stadiums could soon be a thing of the past with Luton having their plans to leave Kenilworth Road approved.
The Hatters announced in September that they had submitted a formal application to Luton Borough Council to build a new 25,000-capacity ground at its Power Court site in the town centre.
And now the club have revealed that Luton Borough Council have approved planning permission for their new stadium.
Luton have also released new images of their new proposed stadium, while also stating their planning application includes a submission for an adjacent hotel and music venue.
The new ground will include conference rooms, media facilities along with food and beverage outlets.
Commenting on the latest update, chief executive Gary Sweet said: “This planning committee date is another defining milestone in the delivery of our long-held plans for a new stadium.
“With its unique design and key characteristics, we’ve incorporated and brought across from our much-loved Kenilworth Road.
“It really is tremendously exciting to address members of the planning committee and, hopefully, gain their formal approval.”
The Hatters are targeting a completion date of 2027, which means fans may have just three years left to enjoy their historic home of 119 years – Kenilworth Road.
Supporters up and down the country have fallen in love with the 12,000-seater stadium, which has its away end cut into a row of terraced houses.
But it’s low capacity has proven to be problematic, with the ground having to be upgraded last season to meet the Premier League’s requirements for broadcasters.
Kenilworth Road is even the smallest stadium in the Championship, with Oxford’s Kassam Stadium a close second with 12,500 seats.
And now Luton look to move into a home over double in capacity size, with the club stating it will mark a ‘regenerative era for the town’.
In a meeting held at Luton Town Hall on Monday evening, Sweet revealed how the new stadium will help attract ‘better players’.
He remarked: “Last season despite all odds, the club proved that the seemingly impossible was indeed possible by getting the smallest stadium ever into the Premier League.
“In order to repeat this, and to maintain a position at the top table of English football, we need a new, bigger, better stadium that brings us up to date, gives us greater pride and enables us to be more competitive and attracts better players.
“The wider benefits of Premier League action to Luton as a town are so far reaching that everyone benefits particularly economically.
“But also from a sense of pride, well-being and social harmony.
“All of these benefits were evident last season and many have continued.
“The delivery of this stadium has been long in the making.
“It’s always been about delivering something we can be proud of to elevate the club and town together, and to guarantee the long-term sustainability of our football club.”
While things look to be promising off the pitch for Luton, they remain struggling on it.
Rob Edwards’ side currently sit in 19th spot after 21 games played – just five points ahead of the relegation zone.
They have won just six matches, losing on 11 occasions – with Blackburn inflicting their latest defeat following a 2-0 win at Ewood Park last weekend.
With the club increasingly likely to finish not only outside the play-off places but the top half of the table, they will be desperate their fortunes change in 2025.
Edwards’ goal will be promotion and with a new stadium approved, the club will want to be in the top-flight by the time they move.
