Council officials back Hearts' Tynecastle redevelopment plans

Club bosses want to construct a new main stand but still need the go-ahead from councillors, who will make the final decision next week.

An artists' impression of how Tynecastle will look after the redevelopment. Picture: Contributed

But the council’s planning officials have now recommended the proposals be given the green light in a report drawn up for councillors ahead of the meeting.

Owner Ann Budge previously admitted that the project is already three weeks behind schedule. As a result, Hearts could play several games away from home at the start of next season whilst the new Tynecastle is completed.

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