Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
Published:
4:43 PM May 20, 2021
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.
- Credit: Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Hackney Council has published its plan for the future of Dalston, which includes pledges to protect the Eastern Curve Garden and support Ridley Road Market.
The Dalston Plan also takes up community calls for a building height strategy for the area, as well as outlining a number of opportunities for development.
Other policy suggestions from a long community consultation are noted, including a “clear vision beyond policing” for Gillett Square and warnings over “rent increases, new development and transient residents”.
Planning chief Cllr Guy Nicholson said the regeneration of Dalston Town Centre is "vital" to the area's future success, adding: “The Dalston Plan Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) delivers on the Mayor’s Manifesto commitment to prepare a new plan for Dalston Town Centre to shape its future.