A FAMILY have blocked Chelsea’s £1billion stadium plans because they say it will block out their light.
Nicholas and Lucinda Crosthwaite have lived in a cottage next to Stamford Bridge for 50 years.
Blocked . . . Chelsea’s planned redevelopment of their stadium Stamford Bridge has been delayed[/caption]
They took out an injunction in May saying the 60,000-seater stadium will cast a permanent shadow over their home.
Chelsea FC, owned by billionaire Roman Abramovich, reportedly offered them a six-figure sum to waive their claim but they turned it down.
The Mayor of London had signed off the plans.
A consultation of 13,000 residents earned 97.5 per cent support, and Chelsea have compensated other homeowners.
Chelsea footballers celebrate a goal against Arsenal in a recent match[/caption]
Roman Abramovich offered the protesting couple a six-figure sum to waive their claim[/caption]
Hammersmith and Fulham councillors will discuss the row on Monday.
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