Walthamstow: L&Q continue with proposed plans
The chances of racing returning to Walthamstow in the near future has started to look bleak, as site owners London & Quadrant take the step to appoint new architects’ Conran & Partners to continue with the proposed redevelopment of the site.
L&Q has handed the appointed architects a brief to design houses, parks, play areas and new leisure facilities, which they plan on submitting by the end of the year.
The group parted ways with its previous partners, Yoo Capital, after the architects failed to meet a deadline to obtain planning permission earlier in March.
Millionaire businessman Bob Morton met with L&Q last month to discuss a potential takeover bid to bring racing back to Walthamstow. Morton described the meeting as “constructive”, but the group's actions suggest that no viable offer to re-introduce greyhound racing has been received.
Steve Yianni, regional director at L&Q said: “Conran & Partners has continually proved itself to be an architecture practice that produces a sense of place and identity with its designs.
“For a locally significant scheme like Walthamstow Stadium, we recognise the need for a design that integrates with the community and helps meet the housing challenge that Waltham Forest faces.”
"Our plans are for a housing led development that Walthamstow can be proud of. We have reassured local MPs that should an alternative offer come in for the site then we will consider it carefully."
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