The leader of the council says developer’s plans for the regeneration of the Seven Sisters site is desperately needed and key to improving Tottenham.

The statement comes after The Wards Corner Community Coalition (WCC) announced yesterday it had formally notified Haringey Council it would seek legal action against the authority's decision to give developer Grainger the go ahead to work on the site.

Haringey Council Leader Claire Kober said: “The council has supported Grainger’s plans for Seven Sisters because we are confident they offer the very best chance of delivering the lasting regeneration that this area so desperately needs."

She adds the plans include new homes, jobs, environmental improvements, a broader mix of shops and a revamped market where existing stallholders will be supported to help their businesses thrive.

She added: “Approval follows more than seven years of planning and consultation, including with local residents, traders and the Wards Corner Coalition.

“Many residents share our ambition for Seven Sisters, an area which is key to our overall plans to improve Tottenham for everyone.

“The planning committee imposed conditions which will further help to support existing stallholders by offering them priority over pitches in the revamped market, help relocating while building works are carried out, and discounted rents to help their businesses to flourish.

“We’re very disappointed that the regeneration of Seven Sisters could be further delayed by legal challenge.”

Yesterday developer Grainger said it was also disappointed a legal challenge was to be launched by the WCC.

The WCC are now waiting a formal reply from the council before filing papers with the court to seek a judicial review.