WOULD-BE Wimbledon buyer Paschal Taggart has confirmed that his plans to redevelop the stadium for greyhound racing have been scaled back in light of a recent report from consultants RPS regarding flood risk in the area.

The local Wimbledon Park Residents Association (WPRA) commissioned the report to look at the plans put forward by AFC Wimbledon, in conjunction with Galliard Homes, to bring football back to Plough Lane.

The report's executive summary stated: "RPS cannot see how at present this scheme can overcome and address flooding constraints; in fact, it appears at this stage of their design process that this scheme will significantly exacerbate flooding in the area."

The alternative plan, put forward by Hume Consulting, originally proposed building a new 4,500-capacity greyhound stadium with 550 dwellings and ancillary facilities.

That, though, has now been downgraded to 3,000 capacity according a recent report in local paper the South London Press which carried the headline 'Dogs 1, Dons 0' and was confirmed by Taggart.