Ealing Council has secured £730,102 for local improvements as part of a planning approval for the redevelopment of Unit 3 Greenford Park.
The Ealing Planning Committee granted permission for the demolition and redevelopment of the site at Auriol Drive, Greenford, to provide two modern warehouse buildings with ancillary office floorspace. The approval includes significant financial contributions towards active travel, air quality, affordable workspace, and tree planting.
The development will increase the industrial floorspace on the 2.8-hectare site from 10,463 sqm to 18,043 sqm, creating six flexible industrial units. Despite a reduction in parking spaces from approximately 150 to 75, the scheme was approved after officers assured councillors that measures such as extensive cycle parking, 30 EV charging points, and a Parking Management Plan would mitigate potential issues. The report states that the reduction in parking spaces is justified by the site's low Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) of 1b, the provision of extensive cycle parking, and measures to promote active travel. A Transport Assessment predicted fewer vehicle movements than the existing lawful use, meaning residents are likely to experience similar or lower levels of industrial activity than at present.
Financial contributions totalling £730,102 have been secured through a Section 106 agreement. These funds are earmarked for various improvements. Of this total, £50,000 is allocated for 'Active Travel Mitigations', £3,000 for 'Travel Plan monitoring', and £30,000 for 'Local Cycle Network Improvements'. Additionally, a non-financial contribution includes the provision of 'a new active travel only connection to either Carr Road or Rothesay Avenue'.
The project also commits to a zero-carbon target on-site through energy efficiency and the installation of 1,516 roof-mounted solar panels. Specific energy efficiency measures include a fabric-first approach, passive and active efficiency measures, building fabric performance beyond limiting Part L standards, an air permeability target of 4 m³/hr/m² at 50 Pa, high-performance glazing, energy-efficient LED lighting with occupancy controls, zonal thermal and lighting controls, variable-speed pumps and fans, enhanced pipework and ductwork insulation, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery to the office areas. Heating and cooling within the office areas will be provided by variable refrigerant volume air-source heat pumps.
Furthermore, the development will deliver a Biodiversity Net Gain of 51.49%, significantly exceeding the statutory 10% requirement. A Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan would need to be prepared for significant on-site enhancements, covering a 30-year period and including implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and remedial measures. The submitted plan concludes that the mandatory 10% gain can be achieved wholly on site.
During the meeting, councillors discussed concerns regarding parking reduction and potential congestion. Officers explained that a Transport Assessment predicted fewer vehicle movements than the existing lawful use, and that a Parking Management Plan would be secured by condition. Financial contributions for transport improvements, including a new zebra crossing on Oldfield Lane North, were also highlighted.
The Section 106 agreement includes an off-site financial contribution of £300,000 towards affordable workspace provision. This approach is considered consistent with the objectives of the emerging Local Plan and would support the provision of workspace opportunities for small and startup businesses within the borough.
The Section 106 agreement also includes a financial contribution of £180,430 towards the implementation of the Council's Air Quality Action Plan. This contribution is intended to provide wider mitigation measures, rather than to mitigate unacceptable proposals.
A financial contribution of £63,910 has been allocated towards additional tree planting within the borough. The landscaping scheme proposes new street trees within the parking areas and along site boundaries, including ten replacement trees to mitigate identified arboricultural losses. Additional planting would include native hedgerows, native and pollinator-friendly amenity planting, and areas of shade-tolerant species-rich grassland.
The planning permission for the development was granted on 21 October 2026 and stated that the development shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
Public reports pack Wednesday 21-Oct-2026 19.00 Planning Committee.pdf