Manchester City Football Club has submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council for the development of £300m entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium.
In addition to expanding the capacity of the stadium’s North Stand, the club intends to build a covered City Square fan zone with capacity for 3,000 people and a wide variety of food and drink outlets, a new club shop, museum, a 400-bed hotel and a “modest workspace” provision for use by start-up and medium-sized organisations looking to co-locate and collaborate with the club, City Football Group and Etihad Campus partners.
Danny Wilson, managing director – Manchester City Operations, said: “Over several months we have been developing concepts and designs for a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium and are delighted to have now submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our fans and the local community for their participation in our recent consultation, not only for completing the questionnaire but sharing their detailed comments and feedback with us, all of which has been carefully reviewed and considered.
“As with all club developments, ensuring our local community benefit is a key priority and we believe these proposals will deliver long-term economic and social opportunities, building on the regeneration work delivered in East Manchester by City Football Group since 2008.”
