Developers say it will be the finest covered stadium in the world

Supporters say the plans to upgrade the station and build new homes, offices and shops between the site and Wembley town centre will boost its economy.

But some residents say plans have changed dramatically since they were first suggested.

They fear too many homes are being proposed for the area.

Anne Tremmink, from the Wembley Hill Residents' Association, told BBC London: "Our main worries are that it's going to be overcrowded and under-resourced and have a huge impact on the rest of Wembley."

She calculates the plans for the site, along with other developments planned for the area, would mean more than 4,000 new homes being built.

Work on the new stadium began in September 2002

"I feel as if we have been hoodwinked," she said.

The plans are supported by the mayor's London Development Agency (LDA) and Brent Council.

Proposals for the site also include a pedestrian bridge linking the stadium to the town centre, a new public square and the clearing of derelict land.

Developers say only 500 new homes will be created.

Gareth Blacker, development director at LDA, said the plans would not only benefit visitors to the stadium, but would stimulate the local economy.

"It will enable thousands of people to arrive at the stadium and leave it quickly, without creating disruption to local roads," he said.

Stadium to seat 90,000

"It will also see the local community benefiting from new shops, houses and offices as well as improved transport links."

Work on the �757m new 90,000-seat stadium began in September 2002 and is expected to finish in 2006.

Proposals to redevelop the area linking it to the town centre will be put to Brent Council at the end of January and the council will consult widely from mid-February.