Plans for 750 new homes in Stratford, near the 2012 Olympics site, have been made public by the Genesis Housing Group housing association.

The site on Stratford High Street will, subject to planning, include several residential blocks as well as commercial and retail units. Genesis says that a large proportion of the homes to be built at the site will be affordable, but are not sure of the exact number due to being in the early stages of planning.

Steve Coleman, Genesis Group development director said: “Should our plans for this site be approved, they will contribute towards reducing the housing shortage in London as well as having a positive economic impact on the area.”

The development was designed by Stock Woolstencroft, and Genesis hopes to start work on the project in early 2008.