The club's request for expansion was approved unanimously by the Rushcliffe Borough Council's planning committee. This decision was made on a Thursday evening.

Nottingham Forest is pleased with the outcome and has expressed its gratitude in a statement. The club looks forward to working closely with its partners to move forward with the plans and will provide an update in due course.

Rushcliffe Borough Council's leader, Neil Clarke, welcomed the news, highlighting the importance of Nottingham Forest in the community. The club's presence in the area is seen as a positive aspect, and the council is proud to support their aspirations.