Housing could now form the backbone of a huge area regeneration project in Walthamstow after a supermaket pulled out of a council deal.

New plans have emerged over the South Grove project which could now see houses at the centre of the area’s regeneration.

Earlier this year, it was announced the development is “on track” after Morrisons withdrew from talks and sold the site to a joint venture between Osprey Equity Partners and Hadley Property Group.

A Draft Supplementary Planning Document has been produced over the future of the area, around St James Street.

A consultation has now launched, giving residents the chance to comment on proposals which have been drawn up by 5th studio.

New plans, seem to propose a solution to this need, but the exact number of new houses which could be built has not been revealed.

The South Grove area is made up of the former St. James Street car park, the Health Centre site, the Brunner Road industrial area and the South Grove car park.

Documents released by the council suggest it could play a major role in the town centre economy with new development and a small amount of retail units.

In the west of the area, plans suggest the creation of “St James Quarter” an area with new housing and open public spaces.

A new health centre is also discussed in plans, allowing doctors in the area to keep up with the growing population.

Public spaces in urban development areas across London have inspired some of the designs, including Barking Town Square and The Gardens in Stamford Hill.

A ‘key’ pedestrian route is proposed between Markhouse Road and the High Street, via Courtney Place, to keep the area connected with the heart of Walthamstow.

The multi-million pound cycle route, mini Holland, also plays a part in designs with a major cycle route suggested from the end of the development area through to Hoe Street.

Under the Walthamstow Town Centre Area Action Plan, the local authority aims to see 2000 houses built in the town.

Full plans can bew viewed here.