Leyton Orient aim to build a new "world-class" stadium as part of a multi-sport campus in East London.
Leyton Orient aim to build a new "world-class" stadium as part of a multi-sport campus in East London, which the club said will be a "zero carbon, energy efficient" development.
The club said the stadium will have a capacity "to support Leyton Orient's ambitions to compete in the Championship" and they hope to remain in the Leyton area.
The O's current Brisbane Road stadium has a capacity of 9,271 and has been their home since 1937.
CEO Mark Devlin said it had become clear to the club that it was not possible to increase the current site to a feasible size, given its proximity to surrounding residences.
"With a bit of creative thinking we might have been able to creep up to 12, 13, maybe even 14,000 capacity - it was more likely to be around the 13,000 mark," he told BBC Radio London.
"It was clear that to achieve our aspirations, we couldn't achieve it, sadly, on the current site. That was always our first wish.
Both the club and the London Borough of Waltham Forest have signed a memorandum of understanding relating to the project.
'We want to stay close to our heart'
Devlin said talks between the club and council had been positive and the authority was keen for the new stadium to be built in the area.
"They've made it very clear they would like us to stay in the borough and at this moment in time we've only really looked at sites within Waltham Forest," he said.
"In an ideal world we want to stay close to our heart, which is Leyton."
The David Gandler-led GSG LOFC Limited consortium took control of the club in April, shortly before Richie Wellens' side were beaten in the League One play-off final at Wembley.
"We are committed to building upon the club's inspiring history and its legacy as a beacon of hope in our diverse and vibrant community," Gandler told the club's website.
Orient said sustainability would be at the heart of the project.
"Another key element of the vision is sustainability: a zero-carbon development that is energy efficient and committed to urban greening and biodiversity net gain," the club said.
"A new campus may include publicly accessible green spaces and pedestrian/cycle links to the wider area, in line with the council's ambitions. This focus ensures the project will be both resilient and welcoming for all."
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