Update - New Stadium Development

 

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Tottenham Hotspur PLC 
19 May 2010 
 

 
WEDNESDAY 19 MAY 2010 
                              Tottenham Hotspur plc 
                              ("Tottenham Hotspur") 
 
                New plans for Northumberland Development Project 
 
New planning application responds to consultation and delivers further design 
improvements to the overall masterplan, creating an enhanced setting for the 
iconic new stadium.  Key improvements include: 
 
·     A redesign of the Southern area of the site resulting in a stunning new 
design for the hotel and residential buildings. 
·     An enlarged public square on a raised podium, which extends from the High 
Road to Worcester Avenue and connects directly into the Stadium, with new 
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation offices set alongside facilitating even greater 
community use and activity. 
·     A high quality environment along the High Road with a new courtyard 
setting for retained historic buildings to the South and trees, gates and 
structures in front of the Stadium linking to the existing terrace of historic 
buildings to the North. 
·     Grade II listed Warmington House, along with 3 other locally listed 
buildings with historic links to the Club, to be retained - the Red House, 
Dispensary and the former White Hart Pub - all to be refurbished and brought 
back to life. 
·     New Club Megastore with integrated Club museum, ticket office and café. 
·     Further improvements to the development including a Skybar and roof garden 
on the adjacent supermarket, linked directly to the Stadium. 
·     The re-use of the famous Bill Nicholson Gates, 'Cockerel on the Ball' 
Clock and 'Golden Cockerel' statue within the public realm. 
 
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club announces new plans for the Northumberland 
Development Project, to be submitted to Haringey Council this week. 
 
The scheme continues to deliver a supermarket to the North, the Stadium 
connecting directly onto the High Road and homes, a hotel and public square to 
the South - but now within a new design and landscaping approach.  The 
improvements include a larger public square located on a raised podium, a new 
design for the hotel and residential buildings, an active courtyard setting for 
retained historic buildings and continuity of buildings along the High Road 
connecting North and South. 
 
The previous application received strong backing from the local community and 
fans alike - with over 800 letters of support sent to Haringey Council from 
individuals, groups and businesses.  The design improvements contained in the 
new application are the culmination of consultation and discussion with the 
Government's Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), 
English Heritage and other agencies.  The changes directly reflect the Club's 
desire to find the very best solution for the Club and the locality. 
 
 
Speaking about the changes, Daniel Levy, Chairman of THFC, said: 
 
"We have looked again at the overall masterplan and design of buildings in the 
south, as well as the impact on Tottenham High Road.  We have used this 
opportunity to make further design improvements to the scheme. 
 
"Schemes of this magnitude involve much time and effort by many parties and we 
are extremely grateful to everyone who has taken part in the consultation 
process to date.  There is undoubtedly huge support for the development and for 
retaining the Club in the Borough.  Following the consultation period on these 
new plans we look forward to proceeding to a Haringey Council planning committee 
to determine the application shortly. 
 
"In much the same way as we persevered and delivered the Training Centre, we 
remain focussed and committed to delivering a world class, increased capacity 
stadium, full of atmosphere and creating a thriving new environment on the High 
Road which would deliver regeneration benefits so important to this part of the 
Borough and the local community." 
 
 
Ken Shuttleworth, Founder of Make, the scheme's architect, said: 
 
"The masterplan balances the old and the new, creating a world-class setting for 
the new stadium and wider development.  We have designed an exciting scheme that 
will be an amenity for the whole community, benefiting the wider Tottenham 
area." 
 
 
Stadium Architect David Keirle of KSS, said: 
 
"The stadium itself will be one of the finest anywhere in the world, with 
exceptional atmosphere including the single tier stand, excellent acoustics and 
modern new facilities across the building.  The stadium architecture responds to 
the Spurs identity, using flowing lines and a gracefully undulating roof to 
create a visually stunning building. 
 
"It will be an amazing place to watch football and a fantastic addition to this 
part of the High Road." 
 
Bernie Kingsley, Chair of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust, said: 
 
"The new scheme looks impressive.  The stadium is an exceptional building of 
which all Spurs fans would be rightly proud, and it is now surrounded by an even 
larger public square and cafes and bars.  I am also especially pleased to see 
the Red House retained which has such a strong link with the Club's heritage. 
This is an exciting time and we look forward to moving into our new home." 
 
The proposed new Stadium has also been included as a potential host venue for 
the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids. 
 
The existing 36,000 capacity stadium has remained unchanged for over a decade 
and the Club is currently in the position of having over 70,000 registered club 
members and a waiting list for season tickets of more than 23,000 people. 
 
The Northumberland Development Project will represent an investment of hundreds 
of millions of pounds into North Tottenham, creating new jobs, bringing more 
spend into the local community and delivering new community facilities including 
a world class new public square. 
 
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NOTE TO EDITORS 
 
 
About The Northumberland Development Project: 
 
The Northumberland Development Project covers an area of around 20 acres, 
bordered by Park Lane to the South, Worcester Avenue to the East, Northumberland 
Park to the North and the High Road to the West.  It includes the site of the 
current ground and the industrial land to the North to create a larger area in 
which the new stadium can be built without the need ground share or move out of 
Haringey even for a temporary period.  The plans deliver: 
 
1.   A world class new stadium with a 56,250 capacity, providing a stunning 
spectator experience and exceptional atmosphere. 
 
2.   An exceptional public square, located on a raised podium running from the 
High Road through to Worcester Avenue. 
 
3.   A new environment along the High Road, with a courtyard setting for 
retained historic buildings and new landscaping in front of the stadium. 
 
4.   A 150 bedroom hotel with restaurant, overlooking the new public square. 
 
5.   200 new homes, providing a choice of high quality living. 
 
6.   A new supermarket with parking, offering increased shopping choice for 
local people with Club offices above and a new Skybar and roof garden connected 
to the stadium via a bridge link. 
 
7.   New offices for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, with state of the art 
facilities allowing for even greater reach and impact. 
 
8.   A new Club Megastore and museum, together with a new ticket office and 
café. 
 
 
The key design improvements from the first application are: 
 
1.   A new layout for the homes and hotel, to make way for the enlarged public 
square, with fewer homes proposed (200 instead of 434) set along Park Lane and a 
new 150 bedroom hotel located on Worcester Avenue overlooking the public square. 
 
2.   A larger and relocated public square, even better able to host local 
events, extending from the High Road through to Worcester Avenue on a raised 
podium connecting to the concourse level of the stadium. 
 
3.   Continuity of buildings along the High Road, withgates, structures and 
trees in front of the Stadium, linking the retained historic buildings to the 
South with the Northern Terrace up to Northumberland Park. 
 
4.   A new courtyard setting for retained historic buildings, with Warmington 
House, The Red House, The Dispensary and the former White Hart pub (currently 
Valentino's) all refurbished and bought back to life within their own active 
courtyard on the High Road, to be used as cafés, a pub and as Club facilities. 
This courtyard will also be the setting for the famous Bill Nicholson Gates, 
'Cockerel on the Ball' Clock and 'Golden Cockerel' statue. 
 
5.   The ability to walk all the way round the stadium via a North podium 
linking the North West and North East corners and via the raised podium and 
public square to the South. 
 
6.   New landscaping around the stadium, with new planting and an improved 
environment along Worcester Avenue. 
 
7.   A new location for the Spurs shop and museum, accessed from within the 
courtyard behind the historic buildings, located underneath the public square 
with a new café alongside. 
 
8.   New uses above the supermarket, including office space for Club use and a 
Skybar and roof garden connected into the Stadium by a new bridge link. 
 
9.   Further design improvements to the Stadium itself, including better access 
and seating for disabled supporters and increased toilet and concession 
facilities. 
 
10. A new location for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation offices, connected 
directly to the public square where they will manage an ongoing activities 
programme. 
 
 About the new Public Square: 
 
·     The new public square would be actively managed by the Tottenham Hotspur 
Foundation with a programme of events and activities to ensure this truly acts 
as a focus for community life. 
·     This programme is likely to include street markets, musical performances 
and a temporary ice rink in Winter. 
·     Foundation events are expected to include dance festivals, talent 
competitions, drama workshops and temporary sports facilities like beach 
volleyball, boxing training and extreme sports. 
·     The Square is also expected to host community workshops, health screening 
units, blood donations, aerobics sessions and organised family picnic days, used 
by a wide range of organisations. 
 
 
The retained historic buildings: 
 
·     The old White Hart Pub (currently 'Valentino's') would once again become a 
pub. 
·     The Red House would host a coffee shop on the ground floor with the 
original Club Board Room above incorporated into museum activities. 
·     The Dispensary and Warmington House buildings would both have Club use, 
primarily as offices. 
 
 
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