The Whites have been given the green light to press ahead with plans to transform Elland Road, increasing the capacity to around the 53,000 mark.
If planned work is completed, the stadium will be elevated to UEFA Category 4 status and a generation of around £29m for the Leeds City Region economy has been forecasted.
The club have said Elland Road will remain open while redevelopment work is carried out.
Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe said: “We are delighted to have secured planning permission for the expansion of Elland Road stadium.
“As custodians of this great club, we are committed to its long-term success, and today’s decision supports our ambition to establish Leeds in the Premier League and continue progressing over the years to come. I would like to thank everyone involved in the project to date, for helping us reach this point.”
Work, described as “enabling works”, is underway at the ground. Here are 11 photos showing the recent activity down at Elland Road.
2. Ambitious plans
Leeds United want to make their Elland Road home one of Europe's elite sporting venues. | James Hardisty
3. Still open for business
Elland Road will remain in use as works are carried out. | James Hardisty
4. Preserving tradition
Leeds United have made it clear they want to preserve "Elland Road’s renowned atmosphere and acoustics". | James Hardisty