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.
5. Vision for Elland Road
The club have said supporters can look forward to "improved seating comfort and sightlines throughout the expanded stands". | James Hardisty
6. Modernising Elland Road
There are also plans for "enhanced concourses, fan amenity spaces and hospitality facilities, both inside and around the stadium". | James Hardisty
7. Leeds United looking to cement
Leeds United are keen to establish themselves as a Premier League club. | James Hardisty
8. Upgrading
The plans will transform Elland Road into a UEFA Category 4 stadium. | James Hardisty