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Planning Application for Compton and Edrich Stands Submitted

Posted: 18 October 2018

A planning application for the redevelopment of the Compton and Edrich Stands at Lord’s was submitted to Westminster City Council by MCC on 3rd October 2018.

The application may be viewed on the website by clicking here and a determination is anticipated early in the New Year.

If the consent is granted, and MCC Members subsequently approve the plans at the Club’s AGM in May, work on site is scheduled to start after the Test Match against Australia next year in accordance with the project timetable.Future Compton and Edrich StandsThe proposed new three-tier stands, designed by two-time Stirling Prize winning architects WilkinsonEyre, will increase the capacity of the two stands by around 2,500 seats to a total of 11,500.

The design incorporates a connecting walkway overlooking the Nursery Ground which features in a recently release image of the proposed development, showing the view of the stands from the Nursery Ground.

More information on the Masterplan for the redevelopment of the Compton and Edrich Stands can be found below.

The Masterplan

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