Waltham Forest Council has approved Neat Developments and BlackRock Real Assets’ plans to redevelop Uplands Business Park and Forest Trading Estate on Blackhorse Lane in Walthamstow, E17.
The hybrid application includes 194,000 sq ft of industrial floorspace and 119 flats in phase 1, and outline consent for up to 1,681 homes, of which 35% are affordable, 161,000 sq ft of industrial floorspace and 54,000 sq ft of pubs and bars comprising phase 2 of the scheme.
The approved application involves the redevelopment of parts of Uplands Business Park and Forest Trading Estate in Walthamstow and includes the demolition of all existing buildings and structures, with the exception of Uplands House.
The 5.4ha estate currently comprises 35 units of industrial space, up to three storeys in height, with a gross external area of approximately 328,000 sq ft.
Blackhorse Lane currently supports tenants covering a range of industrial, commercial and creative uses.
The tenants are focused towards food and beverage manufacturing, including coffee roasting, brewing and vegan food production, and creative industries such as workspace and artists’ studios, alongside more traditional storage and distribution of items such as roofing supplies, vehicles and event equipment.
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