Liberal Democrats in Wood Green have expressed alarm at proposals for a large-scale residential development on Ringslade Road/Watsons Road, near the centre of Wood Green. Nigel Scott, Lib Dem spokesperson for Woodside ward, says that if the proposals are given the go-ahead, the plans will result in the building of two six storey blocks of flats totalling 70 dwellings, as well as four houses.

Mr Scott says the area is already one of the worst rat runs in Haringey used by drivers seeking to avoid the major and congested junction at Wood Green Tube station. He wants traffic access to be fully considered, as any major housing scheme would severely add to traffic problems nearby.

Nigel Scott comments:

“Existing quiet residential streets should not be dominated by a mammoth housing scheme. This development is inappropriate for the relatively small size of this site, and there may not be adequate provision for all the vehicles coming in and out. This is a very worrying development.”

Lynne Featherstone, Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson for the area, adds:

“This type of scheme is all too typical of plans to cram as many blocks of flats as possible into existing residential areas in Haringey. The roads system and local infrastructure will hardly be able to cope.”