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=Court battle to save landmark= Tottenham Journal (Thursday, 25 June, 2009)

A JUDGE is expected to rule within two weeks on a community group's bid to overturn the controversial Wards Corner planning decision.

A judicial review into Haringey Council's decision to grant developer Grainger the go-ahead to develop the site above Tottenham's Seven Sisters Tube Station was heard at the High Court on June 16 and 17.

Wards Corner Community Coalition (WCC) - which has opposed the development every step of the way - initiated proceedings and packed out the public gallery for the hearing.

A WCC spokeswoman said: "The legal challenge highlights failings by Haringey Council to assess the Grainger application with an open mind, taking into account race equality issues."

The group said the judge's ruling is expected in the first week of July.

It is also understood a relative of Arthur Ward - who ran Wards Stores department store - has made contact with the group to pledge support for the community campaign.

The historic Wards Stores building lent its name to the site and one of the WCC's key demands is that it should be saved from demolition.