MCC granted planning permission for £50m Lord’s redevelopment

• Capacity of the ‘home of cricket’ will increase to 31,000
• Permission granted for work on Edrich and Compton standsThe capacity of Lord’s will increase to 31,000 after planning permission was granted for work on the Edrich and Compton stands. Work will begin in August and the seating should be ready for the 2020 season at a cost of £50m, with full completion – including catering facilities – to be ready for 2021.The stands, which flank the media c