June 2020
Waltham Forest Council entered into a development agreement with London Square Developments Ltd.
July 2020
Planning application for the new station entrance submitted, with statutory consultation taking place.
January 2021
Planning application for station entrance approved by Waltham Forest Council’s Planning Committee.
June 2021
Public consultation on the proposals for the redevelopment of the Lea Bridge Station sites begins with opportunities for the Lea Bridge community to comment on and share their own ideas for the sites.
August 2021
Planning application submitted to Waltham Forest Council.
March 2022
Waltham Forest Council’s Planning Committee granted planning permission to the proposals.
February 2023
Section 106 agreement completed and planning consent issued
June 2023
Following new rules requiring second staircases in buildings over 30 metres, Waltham Forest Council and London Square consulted over changes to the approved application, including increasing the heights of the towers by three storeys.
July 2023
Planning application (Non-Material Amendment) approved for changes related to incorporating second staircases in the towers.
November 2024
The Greater London Authority confirmed increased grant allocation to enable 100% affordable housing scheme.
February 2025
Waltham Forest’s Planning Committee approved the Section 73 application, increasing the heights of the towers by three storeys.
January 2026
The cycle hub at the station will be removed in preparation for work on Site 1.
Summer 2026
We expect to start work on Site 1, including the new station entrance, in Summer 2026.