TOTTENHAM Hotspur Football Club has been granted permission to build their new stadium after an eight year battle.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson personally approved their plans to develop their stadium in White Hart Lane.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said it marked a “major milestone” for the club.

He said: “We are grateful to the Mayor for his ongoing support. We remain focussed on completing the final stages of the planning process.

"This new scheme carries enormous public benefits and will play a key role in kick-starting place change, bringing exceptional opportunities for the local community and wider stakeholders.

“We are proud to be part of this important step forward for an area that has been our home for more than 130 years and where we shall continue to live and play our part."

Last March, the club reached a private agreement with Archway Sheet Metal, which temporarily blocked the plans.

The company, in Paxton Road, Tottenham, took Spurs to the High Court in a battle over a compulsory purchase order.

Mr Johnson added he hoped the redevelopment of White Hart Lane would offer an economic boost to the area.

He said: “White Hart Lane is already an iconic stadium, steeped in history, and the new venue will not only almost double its capacity, but provide world-class facilities to watch Premier League football, international sports events and concerts in the heart of the capital.

“The stadium will also be the focal point of a major drive to regenerate Tottenham, breathing new life into the area, creating jobs and boosting growth.”

As well as a 61,000-seater arena, Spurs’ plans include an extreme sports centre that could be up to 51ft tall, a 22-storey hotel and 585 houses - none which have been designated as “affordable”.