Lea Bridge Gasworks redevelopment - 'new neighbourhood' plan

Plans drawn up by Selby Projects could see Golden House, in Orient Way, redeveloped into a “new neighbourhood” complete with shops and community spaces.

The site was formerly part of the Lea Bridge Gasworks, which operated from the mid-19th century until it shut down in the early 2000s.

It has been identified by Waltham Forest Council for regeneration as part of its local plan, which has earmarked areas across the borough for some 27,000 new homes and shops.

“Over recent years, Lea Bridge has seen significant investment and change, with new homes, businesses and community infrastructure – including significant investment in cycle infrastructure – helping to create a thriving and well-connected neighbourhood,” Selby Projects wrote in a promotional report.

“The Golden House site presents an opportunity to build on this momentum by delivering new homes, employment space and community benefits in a highly sustainable location.

“Building on its history of regeneration and investment, the proposals would help transform an underused site into a vibrant new neighbourhood that supports both existing and future communities.”

The developers say they will provide the “maximum viable number” of affordable homes, “high-quality modern homes,” and a variety of types, tenures and sizes.

On top of the homes, the redevelopment will also see new parks opened alongside “new walking connections between Elm Park Road and the Berkeley Lea Bridge Gasworks site”.

The first round of consultations were held in July, and the developers are now tweaking their designs ahead of further public consultations in September.

According to their timeline, plans will be formally submitted to the council in November. They will go before the planning committee – made up of elected councillors – some time in 2027.