More images emerge of how Stockport’s new stadium expansion would look with plans submitted

More images emerge of how Stockport’s new Edgeley Park stadium expansion would look with the League One newcomers’ plans submitted.

The club tweeted: “Stockport County FC can confirm it has now submitted a hybrid planning application for the phased expansion of Edgeley Park, which would increase capacity from 10,852 up to 18,305.”

Take a look at the proposed designs released by the club,, what they had to say, plus a fly-through video further down the article…

Stockport County FC can confirm it has now submitted a hybrid planning application for the phased expansion of Edgeley Park, which would increase capacity from 10,852 up to 18,305.

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— Stockport (C)ounty (@StockportCounty) June 21, 2024

STOCKPORT STATEMENT:

EFL League Two champions, Stockport County Football Club have submitted a hybrid (part full/ part outline) planning application for the phased expansion of Edgeley Park, which would increase capacity from 10,852 up to 18,305.

The application which has been prepared by Asteer, follows two rounds of public consultation where the Club sought feedback and received overwhelming support for its vision for the ground from the local community and fans. The hybrid application (part full/part outline) is based on a phased approach to investing in improvements to Edgeley Park, to ensure sustainable growth in-line with success on the pitch and to meet league requirements as the Club targets its return to Championship football.

The initial phase would include the eastern expansion and enhancement of the North Stand (Danny Bergara Stand) and East Stand (Railway End). The expanded North Stand would provide around 600 additional seats, increasing the capacity of this stand to around 3,312, while the new East Stand would see its capacity increase from 1366 up to around 4449.

Subject to securing planning permission, the Club is looking to begin work on the North Stand eastern extension in early 2025 but this would not affect fans currently seated in the North stand.

As part of the Club’s long-term plans, the South Stand (Together Stand) would be redeveloped to increase its capacity to around 5,500, as well as delivering new food and beverage and hospitality facilities. The final element would be a western extension to the North Stand, providing another 600 seats. The plans also include formalising the long-term use of Bergara Close for coach parking which is currently implemented on a temporary basis.

If the proposed plans are successful, the halo effect of redeveloping Edgeley Park could be huge for both Edgeley and Stockport. Predicted to boost stadium attendance by circa 150,000 per year, the benefits for neighbouring businesses are predicted to bring a gross value add of circa £2million per year, supporting new jobs and further economic growth for the borough.

Once complete, the redevelopment of Edgeley Park will create up to 25 new core operational roles, with an additional 160 casual staff expected to be needed for matchdays and other stadium events.

Ken Knott, Non-Executive Chairman at Stockport County, commented:

‘‘This is a very exciting time for the club as we continue to go from strength-to-strength, both on and off the field, ending the year as EFL League Two Champions and achieving promotion into EFL League one. We have outlined our ambition to reach the Championship and have already taken great strides towards reaching this goal, but ultimately, we believe that the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park is crucial to support the continued growth of the Club and providing a platform for future success.

“As such, we are delighted to submit plans for the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park, helping to create a true community stadium. The ground means a great deal to the fans and the local community, and we want to ensure that the stadium matches our level of ambition so it can continue to provide a first-rate home for the Club and the local community for many years to come.”

The plans for the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park were initially announced back in 2022 when the Club introduced its vision and invited feedback from the local community and fans. The feedback received during the consultation was instrumental in shaping the core objectives for the expansion:  

Create a true ‘community stadium’ with access to a wide range of spaces for the local community.

Create a better matchday experience for all, including more covered seating with a great view of the pitch.

Provide a greater range of high-quality food and drink options.

Improve the stadium’s accessibility for those with disabilities and additional needs.

Offer quick and easy routes into and away from Edgeley Park, for the benefit of fans, visitors and local residents.

Make Edgeley Park more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

The latest proposals – being unveiled today – are based on a phased approach to investing in improvements to Edgeley Park, in order to ensure sustainable growth.

The initial phase would include the eastern expansion and enhancement of the historic North Stand (Danny Bergara Stand) and East Stand (Railway End). The expanded North Stand would provide around 600 additional seats, increasing the capacity of this stand to around 2,680, while the new East Stand would see its capacity increase from 1366 up to around 4500. As part of the plans, the North Stand’s historic brick frontage along Hardcastle Road would be retained and repaired.

Subject to securing planning permission, the Club is looking to begin work on the North Stand eastern extension in early 2025.

As part of the Club’s longer-term plans, it is envisaged that the South Stand (Together Stand) would be redeveloped to increase its capacity to around 5,500, as well as delivering new food and beverage and hospitality facilities. The final element would be a western extension to the North Stand, providing another 600 seats.

Stockport County intends to submit a hybrid planning application for the expansion in the next few months, following on from its consultation process.

The major investment into Edgeley Park also presents an opportunity to improve the environmental performance of the stadium and support Stockport and Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction targets. The Club is also developing a Travel Plan, with the aim of encouraging fans to travel to matches using sustainable modes of travel and minimising impacts on the local community.

This is how fans reacted as more images emerge of how Stockport’s new stadium expansion would look with plans now submitted…

@Lamarina325Dave: Fantastic, the sooner the better 👍

@ReddishHatter: HERE WE FUCKING GO

@OfficialScottyT: Shit’s just got real.

@DanLove866: Incredible stuff 🙌🏼 Going places every single step we take!

@JakeW2311: Even Stockport are getting their act together #bristolrovers

Daniel Gary Davies: ❤️❤️ going to be incredible

Megan Balcomb: Buzzin

Ryan Foster: boy does that look great, can’t wait for it

Martin Robert Wild: Awesome! This extension can’t come soon enough. The club needs to accommodate visitors with high expectations, especially next season when we compete in the Championship. Plus, we could do with the revenue £££

Tom: Build it and they will come

Sean Bowen: I’d like a standing section

Sam Jepson: Great news

Jason Lee: Ah look at that! Things you love to see

Lee Flamer: No exec boxes is a bit meh

Adrian Land: Lee Flamer We don’t need to cater for corporate southerners. Not like Man United

McCreery Leon: Lee Flamer there is Hospitality in there, but unsure of boxes

Steve Pollard: Lee Flamer boxes will come but when the Popside gets turned into the main stand

Jon Saunders: Lee Flamer that’s not exactly on brand for county though, is it? I’m sure it’ll come one day, but I don’t see a rush!

Martin Robert Wild: Lee Flamer I’m not convinced Corporate facilities generate as much revenue as the equivalent space used for pie-eating fans