Provisional plans to build 900 homes in Ilford Town Centre have taken another step towards becoming a reality.
Redbridge cabinet members have approved the progression of plans to develop and greenify the Ilford Western Gateway, between Ilford Hill Flyover and Ilford Station.
The development, the council says, will create 2,000 new jobs for the area.
The Western Gateway plans include proposals for 900 new homes and 800 square metres of commercial and community space.
The plans would also see the creation of a garden quarter to rebalances what the council has described as a “car-dominated environment”.
The garden quarter will include pedestrianised town squares, walking and cycling routes, and newly planted trees and shrubs.
Cllr Jas Athwal, leader of Redbridge Council, said: "We're on the cusp of creating a revitalised town centre for local people to enjoy. Our vision is to inspire positive change by creating a healthier, more sustainable Ilford that's ready to thrive. What's essential is that we recreate a neighbourhood experience accessible to cyclists and pedestrians and provides a seamless connection to the rest of Ilford Town Centre.
"The Ilford Western Gateway will make the town centre greener and much more accessible, whether by foot, cycle, or via Crossrail. It will also create up to 2,000 jobs by constructing new homes, and flexible community and commercial spaces at ground level and better links with heritage buildings in the area.”
"Work to transform the Ilford Gyratory will not only make the town centre safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists but also improve bus routes by expanding bus lanes and creating a more straightforward circuit for bus drivers."
Members approved officers' recommendations to begin consulting on a spatial framework.
This masterplan will essentially set out the Western Gateway's public spaces first approach to development.
In addition, members also approved the recommendation to appoint a joint development partner.
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