Qpr Reveals Plans For New 40,000-seater Stadium

Queens Park Rangers FC has unveiled plans for a new 40,000-seater stadium in Old Oak, north-west London, which will replace the club’s current Loftus Road ground in Shepherds Bush.

According to the plans, the stadium will be part of a regeneration of the area, provisionally known as New Queens Park, and is expected to generate 50,000 jobs.

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes said of the announcement: ‘Loftus Road is – and always will be – a special place for the club and our supporters, but we need more than an 18,000 capacity.’

‘With no option of expanding here, we have to look elsewhere and we welcome the Mayor’s and Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s commitment to regenerate the area.’

‘Not only will this give us a top-quality stadium to cater for QPR’s needs as the club progresses and grows over the years ahead, but we are very excited about being the driving force behind creating one of the best new urban places in the world.’

The plans include a residential area with 24,000 new homes and a commercial space which will include a 350-room luxury hotel, studios, offices, cinemas and restaurants.

Chief executive Philip Beard told media: ‘We will look to build a stadium QPR fans and local residents can be proud of. Loftus Road is renowned for its atmosphere and with the help of our supporters, replicating that at our new stadium will be one of our top priorities.’

QPR, who were relegated to the Championship last season, is now working with the Greater London Authority and Hammersmith and Fulham Council on the plans, which need planning approval.

As part of the proposed redevelopment scheme, Old Oak will be the main hub station in the capital for the HS2 high-speed rail project.

The GLA recently consulted residents on the plan, which it says will improve the local economy and see thousands of homes built.