Image: The community hub plans have been approved

The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has gained planning approval for a new "ecology-themed" community hub to the north of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Located amid the parklands of the North Park area, it is thought the new building and kids' play space will become a new attraction. It has been designed by erect architecture.

Some of the UK's most "imaginative" play facilities are proposed, which will allow young people to build dens, climb trees and enjoy walkways, slides and bridges linked to trees.

Sand and water play activities will also be included, while a hub building will contain a café, a reception area and space that can be used by schools and community groups.

The London Marathon Charitable Trust is contributing £1m towards the cost of the project, with the North Park due to open in phases starting from July 2013.

LLDC chief executive Andrew Altman said: "The North Park will be the first area of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to open from July 2013.

"It will be one of the most beautiful green spaces in London with wetlands, clean waterways and beautiful parklands for everyone to enjoy."

Click here for more details about the "ecology-themed" community hub being built in the North Park area of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.