Plan for the regeneration of Blackhorse Lane

As part of its Local Development Framework (LDF), the Council is preparing a plan for the regeneration of Blackhorse Lane. This plan, called ‘Area Action Plan’ will set out policies for how the area should develop over the next 15-20 years.

A 'Preferred Options' document for the area has now been prepared and is being consulted on between 22nd August and 30th September 2011. This sets out key issues facing the area, and possible options and policies for addressing them.

Proposals for Blackhorse Lane include new housing and shops, business units for creative industries, better access to the Lee Valley Park and Walthamstow Wetlands, a new school, and improved pedestrian crossings at the Standard Junction. A draft Urban Design Framework, including detailed planning and design guidance for sites at the Station Hub and Sutherland Road, has also been prepared.

During the consultation period, all documents may be viewed:

At all Waltham Forest Libraries, Waltham Forest Direct Shops (during normal opening hours), at Sycamore House (Reception), Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex, London E17 4JF 9am-5pm.

By downloading from the Council’s website: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/ldf 

By viewing from the LDF consultation portal: http://walthamforest-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal

Paper copies and other alternative formats of the document are available on request at planning.policy@walthamforest.gov.uk or 020 8496 3000.

How to get involved

A questionnaire is available for this document. Please click the tab for 'Supporting Document' to download.  All completed questionnaire or comments must be returned to Waltham Forest Council by 5pm on Friday 30 September 2011:

By post: Spatial Planning Unit, Fir Tree House, Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, London, E17 4JF

By email: planning.policy@walthamforst.gov.uk

We prefer online submission of comments. Please click the 'button' below to read the document and submit your comments (if any) by clicking 'Add Comments' Tab on the right hand side of each section, policy or map. For help menu, please click the 'Help' icon in the top right corner.

Please click the following link to visit Council's website: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/ldf for more information or to read the following supporting documents:

• Sustainability Appraisal
• Equality Impact Assessment
• Habitat Regulation Assessment
• Draft Urban Design Framework

Please also send us your comments (if any) on the above supporting documents by 5pm on Friday 30 September 2011 by post or email as specified above.

For local consultation events, please see the ’Press Release' in 'Supporting Documents' below. Council officers will be present to answer any questions at the relevant venues.

For enquiries or further information: email planning.policy@walthamforest.gov.uk or call us on 020 8496 3000.

We hope that you will take this opportunity to comment on this important plan for Waltham Forest, and look forward to hearing from you.