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New QPR stadium a step closer after club secure planning permission at Old Oak

Championship football club Queens Park Rangers have been granted permission to build 605 new homes in a move that brings their new stadium a step closer.

The site, which is situated in West London, is part of the club’s wider investment in the Old Oak Common regeneration area, where the club has acquired a number of assets for its new stadium and associated enabling works.

Working with Genesis Housing Association, the club are to build 605 homes on the site with 40% being affordable housing stock after obtaining permission from the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation last night.

It marks the first major scheme approved as part of the wide-scale regeneration of the former industrial site, which is to undergo major transformation in the coming years when it becomes a major hub in the capital’s HS2 and Crossrail train network.

Commenting on last night’s decision, QPR co-Chairman, Tony Fernandes, outlined the club’s vision for the area and the need to support wider infrastructure projects before the club can start planning its move from its current Loftus Road home.

He said: “This is the start of long-term strategic investment for QPR at Old Oak. While our primary interest is securing the future of the club through the construction of a new stadium, we will only be able to deliver this by taking equity interests in wider regeneration projects such as Oaklands.

“We are continuing to talk to the OPDC about our vision for a new stadium which will have sporting, educational and community facilities that will be used all year round.”