The county are confident that the cash can protect the Leeds ground's status as one of England's six Test venues.

The club's general committee have approved the plans after lengthy negotiations with the club's landlord, Leeds CF&A Ltd.

The project involves a major improvement of the ground to provide modern seating with improved sight lines and upgraded toilets.

A members' long room and new seating in the Bowling Green stand is also planned.

Leeds City Council are also expected to contribute to the scheme which contains an element of cricket development and community involvement.

The club's members will be asked for their backing at an extraordinary general meeting on 20 September.

Yorkshire chairman Keith Moss was delighted that the negotiations had finally been concluded.

"All Yorkshire members will be relieved that Headingley's future has been resolved and that they will at last be able to enjoy first-class facilities as befits the premier county at a ground with such a rich heritage," he said.

Changes in plans

The county originally planned to redevelop the Rugby Stand, the side of the ground which backs straight onto the stadium used by Leeds rugby league club.

However these latest proposals see the plan changed to the Bowling Green side of the ground.

The announcement is the latest step in the county's lengthy plan to protect Test status in the White Rose county.

A dispute with Headingley's owners led the club to plan a move to a greenfield site near Wakefield during the 1990s.

These plans were abandoned after the county agreed to stay at their traditional home. The city's council remain keen to maintain international cricket in Leeds.

If Sport England approve the scheme work is due to begin in October.