Liverpool announce Anfield redevelopment plan set to take capacity over 60,000 - The Mirror

The Reds have reaffirmed their intention to redevelop the Anfield Road end, but are set to let existing plans lapse

Liverpool have announced their intention to let existing plans to redevelop Anfield lapse in order to submit a new, significantly upgraded application that will take the stadium's capacity to over 60,000.

Plans have been in place to redevelop the Anfield Road end side of the ground - the stand opposite the Kop which houses both home and away supporters - for some time, but they were only set to see the addition for 4,000 new seats.

Planning permission for them will expire next month, and that will allow the club to then submit new, more ambitious plans which will push capacity further towards those enjoyed by the biggest stadiums in the country.

Anfield can currently house 54,074 fans, but the club are experiencing an unprecedented demand for tickets following their run to winning the Champions League last season and pushing Manchester City so close in the Premier League.

Owners Fenway Sports Group are now determined to see Anfield reflect the club's new status, and want to add to the £110million they spend on redeveloping the Main Stand which opened in September 2016.

The Reds' chief operating officer Andy Hughes said: “The progress that has been made during ongoing feasibility studies has resulted in us being in a position to allow the outline planning permission to lapse.

“We are committed to working with local residents, planning officials and others as we now focus on the detail behind any proposed redevelopment for Anfield Road.

“Throughout this process we have been clear that our objective is to find the best possible solution for Anfield Road and that remains the case.”

The club are now set to engage with the Anfield community and key stakeholders once the new plans are put forward for consideration.