New plans have been submitted to build a major mixed-use development on the former Westferry Printworks site on London's Isle of Dogs.

A former residential-led masterplan consisting of 722 homes was granted planning consent in August 2016. Since then, the buildings have been demolished and the site cleared ready for construction.

However, Westferry Developments has confirmed a new full planning application has been submitted for a 15-acre waterfront mixed used scheme comprising over 1,500 new homes, shops, restaurants, workspaces, several public open spaces and two new parks.

New landscaped and public spaces will provide a significant increase in the amount of open space on the Isle of Dogs, while the design will also provide a wide variety of spaces for different uses including parks, gardens, play areas, dockside promenade, outdoor gym, food growing area, play fountains and woodland walk. The new application also seeks to improve both the quality of the housing across all tenures and the quality of the public open spaces.

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In addition, new residents will benefit from open spaces and waterside walks, two new parks and a new south facing dockside waterfront promenade along with a mix of independent restaurants, bars and shops. Other highlights include sporting facilities, a new community centre and crèche, health centre, and a new 1,200 space secondary school will still take place as the original permission provided.

Mike Myles, Development Director at Mace, who is acting as Development Manager, said: "The submission of a new planning application for Westferry Printworks to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a real statement of intent that aligns itself with both the needs of the local community and the delivery of new and affordable homes for Londoners.

"We are extremely proud to be part of this flagship scheme that will contribute significantly to the enhancement of this area, whilst fully aligning with the London Plan."

(LM/CM)