Tottenham redesign new stadium to preserve listed buildings

20 May 2010 11:00
Tottenham are to submit a revised planning application to Haringey Council and insist it will not delay the development. [LNB]The new scheme features a redesign for the accompanying hotel and residential buildings, an enlarged public square, a new courtyard setting for retained historic buildings to the south and trees, gates and structures in front of the stadium linking to the existing terrace of historic buildings to the north. [LNB] Related ArticlesJames blow after Cudicini signs new Spurs dealEngland fans cool on SpursLedley King agrees to extend Spurs contract to 2012Bassong hails Redknapp decisionCameroon call up BassongTottenham in hunt for Luis FabianoIn addition, Grade II listed Warmington House, along with three other locally listed buildings - the Red House, Dispensary and the former White Hart Pub - will all be retained and refurbished. [LNB]Daniel Levy, the Spurs chairman, said: "We have looked again at the overall master plan and design of buildings in the south, as well as the impact on Tottenham High Road. We have used this opportunity to make further design improvements to the scheme. [LNB]"Schemes of this magnitude involve much time and effort by many parties and we are extremely grateful to everyone who has taken part in the consultation process to date. [LNB]Following the consultation period on these new plans we look forward to proceeding to a Haringey planning committee to determine the application shortly."[LNB]Spurs still hope to move into the new stadium for the 2012-13 season.[LNB]

Source: Telegraph