Leeds United are seeking assurances from Leeds City Council (LCC) over their proposals to expand Elland Road amid fears of a delay due to transport planning issues.

As per council documents, there are concerns that significant setbacks in approval could delay the start of works beyond "another full football season", and thus past the initial forecast start date outlined for May 2026.

It's not clear whether this refers to the end of the current 2025/26 Premier League season - which finishes on May 24 - or the end of the 2026/27 campaign. Leeds United formally submitted their hybrid planning application in July.

At present, the council's vote on whether to accept or reject the application is due to take place on November 27, which is 20 weeks after it was submitted - and beyond the expected approximate timeline of 13 weeks.

The council’s planning committee is due to convene a meeting next week, on October 30, to discuss the application, which proposes for stadium capacity to rise to 53,000. This particular City Plans...