Policy information sourced from The Waltham Forest Walthamstow Area Action Plan
WTC9 Design and Place Making
In order to improve and we will use the following “place-making” principles as a framework when considering new development and improvements, we will:
- Create, improve and reinforce convenient and safe pedestrian and cycle routes to the town centre, particularly improving north-south links;
- Improve the key “arrival” points into the centre for residents and visitors, particularly at Walthamstow Station, St James Street Station and Hoe Street by public realm, landscaping, signage, public art and other environmental improvements;
- Significantly raise the quality of architectural and urban design in the area with development that positively responds to its context whilst encouraging the very best in contemporary design;
- Set a framework for building heights of new development to be sympathetic in scale to the predominant 2-3 storey context, whilst focusing taller buildings on key “gateway” site near Walthamstow Station and St James Street station;
- Promote the restoration and improvement of existing buildings within the centre, such as through shop front improvements (see policy WTC11);
- Bring forward a range of options for improving the Town Square and Gardens, including improvements to the children’s play space;
- Develop and implement a new public space strategy which provides comfortable, convenient and safe places for people to sit, relax and enjoy a variety of experiences within the town centre;
- Incorporate “active building frontages” in all new development to provide increased vitality, interest and safety at ground floor level for shoppers and visitors; and
- Develop a clear and robust management regime for the area encompassing cleaning, maintenance, partnership working, promotion and activities etc to reinforce the town centre offer for shoppers and visitors.
For more information please see the Walthamstow Area Action Plan