Hot on the heels of the opening of the North Stand in 2016, the club announced further plans to expand the capacity of the Hive Stadium to 8,000 by building a new South Stand – plans which never materialised.
Original proposals included building a new South Stand at one end of the ground, replacing the existing terrace. This stand was set to be all-seated and have a similar design to the North Stand, but will be larger with a capacity of over 2,000.
The Existing North Stand
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As the years went by, Barnet and their fans were teased with different plans – few of which have ever been realised.
Back in June 2018, planning approval was granted for a major expansion of The Hive, including a new South Stand and a revamped East Stand, which would increase the stadium's capacity to over 8,000. The plans included new facilities for the academy and community.
The redevelopment of The Hive began in August of that year, including the removal of the old Bees Terrace and the construction of the new West Stand, which was completed just a few months later.
Fast forward to 2024, club chairman Tony Kleanthous announced his plan to bring Barnet back to the borough of Barnet, ending their 10-year spell in Harrow. Plans for a new 6,000–8,000-capacity stadium near the old Underhill site were revealed, and a planning application was submitted in December of that year.
In the summer of 2025, Barnet Council's strategic planning committee voted to reject Barnet FC's application for a new stadium on green belt land. The club are reportedly reviewing their options.