900-home Bollo Lane project gets go-ahead

A West London housing development has taken a step forward after securing planning approval from Ealing London Borough Council.

Barratt London and Places for London will deliver up to 900 homes over four phases at the Bollo Lane site in Acton, with 50 per cent designated as affordable housing. 

The scheme, part of the West London Partnership, will also introduce retail and commercial spaces, a new public realm and green areas, with officials saying the site will help to “meet the housing needs in the borough” and “will benefit the local community”.

Construction works are due to begin this spring, with the first phase comprising 195 one, two and three-bedroom homes for private and affordable rent.

The second phase will deliver 455 homes over the next five years, creating 500 jobs and supporting sustainable urban growth.

Craig Carson, managing director at Barratt West London, said: “We are pleased to receive the unanimous approval of Ealing’s planning committee for our updated Bollo Lane proposals, on what is a key strategic site for the West London Partnership. 

“Since Places for London appointed us as their formal development partner for the site two years ago, we have worked closely on our shared vision to bring plans forward and ensure we deliver a site to be truly proud of.”

Jonathan Cornelius, head of property development at Places for London, added: “It is fantastic news to get the go-ahead for our plans at Bollo Lane. 

“This milestone is a significant step in our plans to deliver around 900 homes here – our largest development to date.

“Our plans have been designed to reflect the area's heritage and context, such as the Grade II-listed station next to it, and will bring hundreds of the homes that London urgently needs.”

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