Spurs Planning Decision

Press release tonight from Haringey Council:

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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 this evening 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.”

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.