A series of targeted public consultations have been completed to ensure the Aquatics Centre meets the needs of the local community after the 2012 Olympic Games.

Young people, mothers, older people, multi-faith and disability groups and community swimming clubs across the five Host Boroughs took part in the discussions before the planning application for the new venue was submitted to the ODA's Planning Decisions Team (PDT)

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The PDT is an independent body responsible for processing all applications relating to the Olympic Park. It works on behalf of the ODA's Planning Committee, which includes councillors from the four boroughs in the Olympic Park area and externally appointed independent members.

ODA Head of Town Planning Niall McNevin said: "As the planning application shows, the Aquatics Centre will be a state-of-the-art venue for the 2012 Games and a much needed new community and elite sport facility in legacy.

"In order to ensure we realise the full legacy potential of the venue, we have been consulting with a wide range of potential users."

The planning application is now subject to a formal consultation period, which includes three public drop-in sessions and letters to residents living near the Park.

(GK/JM)