Community groups are campaigning against estate redevelopment they fear could jeopardise decades of work.

A map marking out parts of Tottenham's Broadwater Farm Estate for improvements to housing was released as part of Haringey Borough Council’s local plan consultation.

Broadwater Residents Association, the Friends of Lordship Rec and Broadwater United have launched a joint campaign to block the proposals “at the first possible stage”.

They are concerned that if the area becomes a development zone then changes which have not been ruled out, such as building new houses on Lordship Recreation Ground, adding extra floors to low-rise council properties or demolishing the sports field and community garden would be disastrous for the community.

The council says no decisions have been taken to demolish anything and it will be consulting residents to find ways to improve housing in the area.

The Broadwater Farm area is one of 100 sites identified for future development, but campaigners fear proposals could undermine three decades of work to improve the estate.

Dave Morris, chairman of Friends of Lordship Rec, said: “The proposal is outrageous and we are not going to allow it. It needs to be withdrawn immediately.

“This is a flagship estate and park, showing successful community-led regeneration that people from all over the country come to see.

“The facilities here are fantastic because so many people have campaigned for them. The community has worked so hard for this.

“The council says these are only proposals but unless we take action at the first stage of planning this area is being put at risk. We will not let that happen.”

Clasford Stirling, chairman of Broadwater United and head of youth community sports at the Broadwater Sports Ground, where 11 teams train, said: “The sports field has been essential to community development.

“I know there are only proposals but unless we do something to stop it at an early stage there is no telling what will happen.”

Chris Hutton, treasurer of the Broadwater Farm Residents Association, said: “We aren’t ‘not in my back yard’ people. We are the ones who want to see development in this area, but only if there is full, proper consultation by the council.

“Over the past 30 years we, the residents, have led the rejuvenation here to make it what it is.”

Jacob Secker, a member of the association, said: “There have been no conceivable benefits to residents, only to property developers.

“The council has been very vague about its plans and unless we take action the site is not safe. It is absolutely clear that the council appears to want to build on this area.”

A council spokesman said: “Our draft planning policies set out more than 100 sites across Haringey where we want to work with residents to find the best option for the long-term future.

“While we’ve carried out some initial studies on proposals for Broadwater Farm, there are no firm plans for the estate, Lordship Rec or the surrounding area.

“There is no suggestion that any redevelopment will definitely happen and we’ll be speaking to residents this summer about what improvements they would like to see as part of our commitment that every family has a modern, high-quality home.”

A meeting run by the Broadwater Farm Residents’ Association will be held at 7pm on Thursday, April 23 at Broadwater Farm Community Centre to give the community the chance to discuss the issue.