Councillors have given the green light to a scheme that could bring 256 affordable homes to a Tottenham regeneration site.

Outline planning permission for the three blocks of flats at Cannon Factory and Ashley House near Down Lane Park was granted in July last year.

Haringey’s planning committee was asked to approve landscaping, layout and other aspects of the design at a meeting yesterday (Monday, November 12).

Since the initial plans were approved, proposals have been made to boost the affordable housing quota using money from developer Argent, which is working on other sites in the area.

A spokesperson for the applicant, Notting Hill Genesis, confirmed the plans had yet to be finalised but said they were committed to providing 100 per cent affordable homes.

Cllr Reg Rice, Labour member for Tottenham Hale, asked the applicant what the dimensions and tenure mix of the homes would be.

The spokesperson said: “We are discussing London Living Rent and additional shared ownership.”

They added that the flats would be one and two-bed homes to ensure they are affordable for residents.

London Living Rent homes cost around £1,000 a month for a two-bed home – roughly two-thirds of the median market rent.

Shared ownership allows people to take out a mortgage on part of a home and pay rent on the remaining part, meaning they need to make a smaller up-front payment.

Councillors sought reassurances that there would be enough play areas for youngsters and the roof spaces would provide a good-quality amenity for residents.

A Notting Hill Genesis spokesperson confirmed there would be play areas at the western end of Ashley Link and added that the developer had pledged money that could be used to improve nearby Down Lane Park.

Councillors were given the chance to view plans for the roof spaces to ensure they were up to standard.

Members of the planning committee unanimously backed the plans.