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Plans for Old Oak and Park Royal transformation open to public consultation

Plans to deliver 25,000 new homes and 65,000 as part of a proposed transformation of Old Oak and Park Royal have now been opened to public consultation.

Old Oak in West London is set to become a new home to a world-class High Speed 2 (HS2) and Crossrail Station by 2026, handling 250,000 passengers a day and acting as a super hub between London and the rest of the UK, Europe and the world.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, launched the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) to drive forward the regeneration efforts last April, and give his approval to the current proposals last year.

Londoners now have until 31 March to shape the proposed developments at Old Oak and the former industrial site at Park Royal.

Sir Edward Lister, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Chairman of OPDC said: “This is the first opportunity that West London residents and businesses have to contribute to the look and feel of the future Old Oak and Park Royal.

“With so much change planned it is vital that we receive the views of the local community so we can create an unrivalled new part of London.”

Victoria Hills, OPDC Chief Executive Officer said: “This consultation offers the perfect opportunity for local communities and Londoners to get involved and help shape their neighbourhood and city, the place they live and work in.

“By sharing their views at such an early stage in this 30 plus years project they really can help to shape the transformation of this part of west London.”

Amanda Souter, OPDC Board Member and Community Champion, and local resident said: “This is one of the biggest property developments in the UK in our lifetime. Plans for 25,500 news homes and 65,000 new jobs created right on our doorstep.

“Our world around us is changing and OPDC’s Local Plan will present a combination of exciting opportunities for residents and also some impacts that we may want to change. It is important we get involved and help shape our own future.”