Following over two years of detailed design work and extensive community engagement, the LLDC Planning Decisions Committee granted unanimous planning permission for IQL North in October 2024. A transformative mixed-use development on the eastern edge of Stratford's Olympic Park, the completed development will seek to provide a physical and economic link directly to the park from Stratford and beyond.
Our architects at Mecanoo have created an augmented reality of our development proposals, allowing you to pan around a view of the site from Mirabelle Gardens, International Way, the Eastern approach and the Western approach.
Who We Are
Hadley is a progressive, sustainable and inclusive regeneration company committed to the delivery of much-needed housing in Greater London and other major UK cities.
Our portfolio focusses on transformative mixed-use development in Greater London and other major urban centres across the UK.
Where We Are
The site is boundaried by International Way, Penny Brooks Street, Montfichet Road and Celebration Avenue (to the west). Directly opposite Stratford International, IQL North is close to both Westfield shopping centre and linked to Stratford Station.
We began work in January 2022 and are looking forward to displaying our detailed proposals for a sustainable and inclusive new district at the heart of Stratford.
We purchased the site in January 2022, with the intention to provide a sustainable and inclusive new neighbourhood for Stratford.
The site is located within the Stratford Town Centre, an area which has undergone significant change since the 2012 Olympics. It has been unused for a number of years, formerly used as a storage facility during the construction phase of the Olympic Park.
A rail corridor runs beneath the site at the eastern edge, which is an infrequently used line servicing the maintenance depot at Lea Bridge. As we are unable to build on top of this line, it will create a natural route through any on-site development in the future.
Our Vision
Following three rounds of public consultation and extensive collaboration with the community, the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), Newham and local stakeholder groups, we have now received planning approval from the LLDC for the redevelopment of IQL North.
Our proposals will deliver a range of benefits to the local area and its residents, including:
New homes
for Newham
672 1, 2 and 3-bed homes, including 172 Social Rent homes, and 909 student homes at 42.5% affordable
A highly
sustainable scheme
Focused on delivering low-energy solutions for residents and the local community
A range of
commercial spaces
Circa 8,500 sqm of flexible commercial and employment space, with support for local businesses
sustainable transport Hub
A sustainable transport hub, featuring Brompton Bikes, E-cargo bikes and an E-car club
A new community hub
800 sqm of dedicated community space on peppercorn rent
New and inclusive community spaces
New public squares, offering green spaces, seating areas, and amenities for recreational activities
New green
public realm
Circa 10,000 sqm of publicly accessible space, promoting biodiversity, play and community mixing
New places to eat
and drink
New food and beverage provisions at the ground floor level
Whilst we are yet to finalise the development’s building designs, we do have principles that we are looking to deliver as part of this scheme. However, your feedback is a valuable asset in ensuring our priorities for the area match yours.
Our Impact
Prior to the site’s redevelopment, in order to help create a new social, economic, and environmentally sustainable ‘piece of city’, we have a prime opportunity to do something special with and for local residents and the wider Newham community.
Since opening The Lighthouse and Gardens we’ve been forging connections with locals such as:
The LightHouse and Gardens
When we took possession of the site, we were aware that it would be some time before construction started. Therefore, we were eager to bring the site into use and provide services that would benefit the community, aiming to transform vacant spaces into vibrant places.
We established The LightHouse and Gardens on the site in Summer 2022. It began as a growing garden and community hub and has since expanded to include a range of uses that support local people and the wider borough, including Stratford Community Sauna Baths, Stratford Gateway training centre, Crepe Clubhouse, and GoStratford transport hub.
The LightHouse
The LightHouse is a place to inspire, spark new ideas and bring people together whilst supporting personal development, growth and well-being. Since opening, it has hosted a broad range of local groups, charities and voluntary organisations.
Delivering educational and creative classes, workshops, exhibitions and talks, it is available to hire at affordable rates for local people.
The Community Garden
Transformed from an underutilised patch of shrubland, Stratford Community Gardens is now home to a well-loved, open-access growing and well-being space for local residents, schools and community groups to enjoy.
Find out moreTo continue delivering social value for the local community, we have brought a range of new uses to the site.
In 2023, we launched Stratford Gateway in partnership with Elite Project Services. The training facility delivers courses across the rail, infrastructure, and construction industries, making a tangible difference for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs), ex-offenders, and local residents facing barriers to work.
Community Saunas CIC followed in January 2024, combining wellness with community building. Affordable, authentic saunas and cold plunge pools make the benefits of sauna therapy accessible to all. Find out more about bookings and membership packages here.
We have also opened GoStratford, an active travel hub created through a collaboration between Hadley, Brompton Bike Hire, Enterprise and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It offers electric car hire, Brompton bike hire and a cycle repair station.
Completing the line-up, the independent local vendor Crepe Clubhouse serves authentic Chinese street food on-site.
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