City Ground plans a demonstration of Forest's ambition?
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Nottingham Forest have been given the green light for a major expansion of the City Ground.
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The club plans to increase the ground's capacity from 31,000 to 52,500 in two stages, which will come at an estimated cost of £790m.
The proposals were approved by Rushcliffe Borough Council's planning committee on Wednesday.
Subject to a range of conditions, planning permission has been granted to demolish and replace the Peter Taylor Stand and redevelop the Trent End, while outline planning permission has been granted to redevelop the Brian Clough Stand.
In addition, the redevelopment will include a new public plaza and restaurant, as well as improved conferencing, media and back-of-house facilities.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis has invested heavily in the playing squad in recent seasons, helping Forest rise from the Championship to the Premier League and into European competition, and now plans to redevelop the City Ground are progressing.
How do you feel about the stadium news? Is this a demonstration of Forest's ambition? Is there anything you would have prioritised over the stadium expansion?
Listen to the clip below as the BBC's Hugh Casswell gives the latest on the expansion plans and explains the obstacles still to be overcome.