Looking to the future at Hornsey Depot

Publication date: Thursday 30 September 2010

A stretch of land which has been derelict for 15 years could be in line for regeneration.

Haringey Council has agreed to sell land behind Hornsey High Street to Sainsbury’s, which owns the adjoining site, subject to the supermarket securing planning permission for development.

Sainsbury’s is working on plans to redevelop the area – delivering a new store alongside homes and environmental improvements.

The area is earmarked in the council’s Local Development Framework as a key site for development to promote economic, social and physical regeneration.

Local residents will be fully consulted once more detailed plans have been drawn up.

Cllr Joe Goldberg, Cabinet Member for Finance and Sustainability, said:

“We know that this site is key to securing a successful and sustainable long-term future for this part of Hornsey – and to delivering quality affordable housing.

“Selling the land to Sainsbury’s will mean that the entire area can be improved and developed as one, enabling us to meet our ambitious regeneration and housing aims which we’re hopeful will bring significant benefits for local residents and businesses.”

Any developer will be required to carry out retail and traffic impact assessments, and will also be asked to ensure that they offer: a residential mix with 50 per cent affordable housing; cycle parking; a conservation strategy; sustainability standards, and pre-planning engagement with local residents and businesses.

Haringey and Sainsbury’s will work together to find a suitable developer for the site, with a view to submitting a planning application early next year.

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