Next steps

It is expected that planning permission will be approved by the end of 2009 but work on creating a legacy will not stop there. For example, partners will be able to begin discussions with potential developers and investors in order to tap into their ideas and aspirations for the site. Discussion with local communities will continue to play a major role too.

After the 2012 Games, parts of the Olympic Park may be completed and reopened to the public after a short time, however, most development on the area around it will happen over a much longer period, ensuring a responsive and lasting legacy.