Tottenham stadium plans approved by Mayor of London

Tottenham have confirmed that their redevelopment plans for White Hart Lane have now received approval from the Mayor of London.

The Northumberland Development Project was given the go ahead by Haringey Council back in December, but the plans still needed to be formally approved by Boris Johnson.

The 61,080-seater stadium, which will be built adjacent to Spurs' current home at White Hart Lane, will cost £400m and is expected to be completed in time for the 2018-19 season.

Johnson said: "White Hart Lane is already an iconic stadium, steeped in history, and the new venue will not only almost double its capacity, but provide world-class facilities to watch Premier League football, international sports events and concerts in the heart of the capital."

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said: "This marks yet another major milestone for this vital and complex scheme and we are grateful to the Mayor for his ongoing support. We remain focused on completing the final stages of the planning process.

"The stadium will also be the focal point of a major drive to regenerate Tottenham, breathing new life into the area, creating jobs and boosting growth.

"This new scheme carries enormous public benefits and will play a key role in kick-starting place change, bringing exceptional opportunities for the local community and wider stakeholders.

"We are proud to be part of this important step forward for an area that has been our home for more than 130 years and where we shall continue to live and play our part."

There is also a provision for NFL games to be played at the new stadium using a retractable pitch, while 600 flats, a museum, medical centre and numerous shops and restaurants will be built as part of a £675m-£700m development.