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FEBRUARY 2015 news HELP PLAN HARINGEY’S FUTURE
Consultation on dedicated SPECIFIC PROPOSALS INCLUDE: planning rules that could unlock regeneration plans across A comprehensive plan to bring long-term Tottenham has been launched regeneration to Northumberland Park and by Haringey Council. High Road West, with options for thousands of new homes, better local businesses and shops, Our new proposed policies aim to put local improved open space and transport links, and people’s concerns at the heart of planning, first-class health facilities and schools so that while we bring new homes, businesses and transport improvements across the area, Bringing the historic character of Bruce Grove to we also protect what makes Tottenham great. life with better space for pedestrians, more open space and policies that encourage more cafes Among the policies is a dedicated set of and restaurants on the high street planning rules for Tottenham, called an Area Action Plan. Establishing a new district centre in Tottenham Hale to take advantage of huge infrastructure To bring the long-term regeneration that improvements like Crossrail 2 and a new Tube, local people have told us they want to see, rail and bus station – with a range of new retail, the council needs specific planning rules leisure and business spaces that bring forward and properly manage new developments, set out where different Improving Seven Sisters as the gateway to types of buildings should go and protect Tottenham, with support for small, independent the heritage of Tottenham’s past. traders and a local market while encouraging new retail, leisure and community facilities news
What does this mean for me? One of the policies we’re currently consulting on The areas include: is called the Site Allocations Development Plan • High Road West Document. Together with the Tottenham Area Action Plan, this sets out a broad idea of where • Northumberland Park new buildings could possibly be built around the • Brunel Walk and Turner Avenue borough by 2026. • Tamar Way and Reynardson Court Some housing estates in Tottenham are included in this document, where the council is committed to • Broadwater Farm working closely with residents to look at options for • Monument Way long-term improvements. • Leabank View and Lemsford Close Being included in these documents does not mean that development will definitely happen – it simply If you live in one of these areas, you may have means the council believes that new buildings could already been in contact with council officers about be built to meet the long-term needs of the borough. your ideas for long-term improvements. If not, the Any proposals would be subject to the normal council will be in touch in the coming year about planning process and public consultation. how best we can improve your area.
Why are you doing this? How can Every council in England is required to have a dedicated Local Plan that sets the rules for how the area should I have my say? develop over time. We’re reviewing our plan so that it supports We want to hear what you think of our Local Tottenham’s regeneration, better meets the needs Plan documents, and we’re holding a full public of the borough’s housing demand, creates space for consultation until Thursday, 26th March 2015. new employment and protects the things that make You can view the full documents and proposals Haringey great. at www.haringey.gov.uk/localplan or by visiting The four policies we’re reviewing are: the council’s offices in Wood Green or your local library. Proposed Alterations to Haringey’s Local Plan: Strategic Policies Have your say by: The “preferred option” draft Development • Emailing [email protected] Management Development Plan Document • Writing to Haringey Planning Policy, The “preferred option” draft Site Allocations River Park House, 225 High Road, Development Plan Document London, N22 8HQ The “preferred option” draft Tottenham Area • Visiting a drop-in session between Action Plan Development Plan Document 4-7pm on Wednesday, 11th March, at 163 Park Lane, Northumberland Park, Some of the changes in these documents are N17 0HJ important and could change how we assess which planning applications are granted in the future.
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