Spurs’ regeneration goal for Tottenham
Publication date: Friday 1 October 2010
Hundreds of millions of pounds is set to be ploughed into regenerating Tottenham after ambitious plans to redevelop the Spurs stadium and surrounding area were approved.
Haringey Council’s planning committee last night welcomed designs which will pave the way for an overhaul of north Tottenham.
At the heart of the £400 million+ Northumberland Development Project is a new 56,000+ capacity stadium for Tottenham Hotspur. But the refurbishment won’t stop with the football ground – also on the cards is the renovation of historic buildings, new homes, a hotel, shops and restaurants, two public squares, a podium surrounding the stadium and a “heritage square” to frame refurbished listed buildings on Tottenham High Road.
Council approval of the plans also marks the dawn of the Northumberland Park Development Regeneration Programme and the Northumberland Park Improvement Plan – which would see the council, Spurs and local partners team up to vastly improve Tottenham.
Construction of the stadium is expected to bring more than 200 jobs to the area, while the completed development should create more than 300 new jobs at the stadium itself and in the megastore, supermarket and hotel.
Leader of the Council, Cllr Claire Kober, said:
“The Spurs development has the potential to make a huge impact, not just on the success of the football club, but also on the whole of Tottenham – delivering job opportunities, regenerating the area, and boosting the local economy.
“We’re proud of Spurs’ rich history in Haringey and excited that the club has committed its future to the area.
“We look forward to seeing the development unfold and are confident that it will deliver fantastic improvements to this part of the borough.”
Planning committee vice-chair, Cllr Stuart McNamara, chaired last night’s special meeting. He said:
“We heard a lot of evidence at the meeting, and listened very carefully to the planning case and to the views of objectors, supporters and the applicants.
“Taking on board all of those representations allowed us to come to a considered unanimous decision, which we believe is in the best interests of the Tottenham community.”
Haringey Council’s planning committee approved the application with a number of conditions which will ensure measures are in place to deal with matters such as waste collection, transport, security, and access during building work.
The plans will now be referred to English Heritage, the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State for a final decision.
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- Photos show some of the plans for Tottenham Stadium.
Included in the plans:
- A 56,250 capacity stadium adjacent to Spurs’ existing White Hart Lane stadium
- 200 new homes – including 56 one-bed flats, 56 two-bed flats, 49 three-bed properties and 39 four-bed houses, with 50 per cent affordable housing
- A 150-bedroom hotel
- A 24-hour supermarket
- A new public square and raised piazza
- Restaurants, cafes and bars
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