A mock-up of the Goodmayes Tesco redevelopment (Weston Homes) Plans to build ‘toxic Tesco towers’ of more than 1,200 homes will go ahead but the delivery of a proposed new station entrance remains uncertain. Hundreds of people wrote to Redbridge Council’s planning committee to oppose the redevelopment of Goodmayes Tesco Extra, while 3,000 signed a petition against it. Most objections cited the pressure the huge influx of residents would place on public services and traffic, as well as air pollution created by the scheme. However, after hours of discussion, all but three councillors voted for developer Weston Homes’ plans, which will also see a new Tesco, a primary school and a village hall built on the site.
He raised concerns about the influx of people that would use Goodmayes station and that it could force people to queue on the pavement during peak times, posing a risk to pedestrians.
Tesco and partner Weston Homes said they plan to transform the 10.4 acre site into a £0.5 billion mixed-use development called Lorimer Village.
The development would be named after historic Ilford landowner Jocelyn Lorimer and architect Robert Lorimer, who pioneered the building of green suburbs - urban housing designed around gardens and landscaping.
Lorimer Village is named after Arts and Crafts architect Robert Lorimer, who pioneered the building of urban housing designed around gardens and landscaping.