The developers who want to turn Walthamstow Stadium into a residential complex have unveiled revised plans for the site.
The site’s owners, London and Quadrant (L&Q), have made public the details of the proposed development in the face of widespread opposition from local people, London’s mayor Boris Johnson who wants to see dog racing brought back to the Stow and local MP Stella Creasy who wants the government to make sure the listed buildings are protected (see separate stories).
The plan is to build a community of 300 homes including 5- and 6-storey flat blocks and houses laid out on a plan approximately following the route of the dog track. Parking will largely be hidden under landscaped gardens.
The two listed buildings would have new uses with the iconic tote board being restored and the landmark fluorescent lights once again shining out over Walthamstow. The building would house various leisure rooms, a nursery and a cafe. These amenities are intended to be run by a community trust which would decide how they should develop.
The dog kennels would become storage for the 35 allotments sites that will be created. This ensures a permanent use for these listed buildings.
L&Q are expected to submit a planning application in the next few weeks and it is likely to go to the council’s planning committee in the autumn.
