Industrial site regeneration to create 575 homes in Southall

The redevelopment of a previously unused industrial site in Southall is to deliver 575 new homes as well as 26,000 sq ft of commercial space.

When the project is complete, the Merrick Road site will be home to four separate buildings of between 15 and 23 storeys, with a two-storey podium. Of the commercial space, around 22,600 sq ft will be set aside for offices, with 3422 sq ft designated as ‘flexible commercial floorspace’.

Designed by Cartwright Pickard, work on the complex will be completed by Network Homes and Stanhope plc, with the companies aiming to help solve London’s need for more high-quality housing.

The scheme will be car-free but with 926 cycle parking spaces and two dedicated servicing bays on Merrick Road. Communal gardens and public realm space will be also created on the Merrick Road side and landscaping, play and amenity space areas within the site.

According to the developers, 35% of all residential units will be affordable, with a tenure split of 30% London Affordable Rent and 70% Shared Ownership. The homes will also be conveniently placed for residents, with Southall Crossrail station just 100m away.

David Gooch, executive director of development at Network Homes, said: “We’re really pleased this fantastic scheme has got planning permission. Not only will it bring over 570 much needed new homes to London, it will also dramatically transform a poorly used brownfield site triggering the regeneration of the wider Southall area.

“We’re really excited about working with our partners at Stanhope, the GLA and Ealing Council to make this become reality.”

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