Residential developer Grainger has put forward revised plans for its controversial £70m scheme at Wards Corner in Tottenham, north
Grainger originally submitted plans in February to replace the Wards Corner Latin American market in Tottenham,
The plans met with fierce local opposition, particularly from the traders who are mainly Peruvian and Columbian, and London mayor Boris Johnson urged Haringey council to throw out the plans.
The planning meeting was then delayed while Grainger reviewed its plans for the site with the GLA.
The new plans submitted this week include a 9,500 sq ft market, 197 homes, and 40,000 sq ft of shops. There will also be new legal safeguards for the traders including introduced a market trader.
The new plans will include legal safeguards for the traders, with a market operator and the right to a six-month notice period before having to vacate the site.
The developer has also agreed to provide compensation to help traders find temporary accommodation during construction.
Previously the traders have no rights to compensation and only one month’s notice was legally required.
David Walters from Grainger said: “Following the request of the GLA, we are delighted to have addressed their concerns through the inclusion of a viable and appropriate solution for the Seven Sisters Market within our proposals.
“This, combined with the support of CABE, TFL and our development partners, means we look forward to this important application being presented to Haringey’s planning committee.”
The revisions were discussed at a meeting with the GLA on 3 October, and the GLA sent a subsequent letter to Haringey council showing support for the revised plans.
The amended planning application will now be submitted to Haringey council for a final decision.
