Tavistock Works
Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 31 new flats at Tavistock Works in October 2026.
Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 31 new flats at Tavistock Works, a site in West Drayton, in October 2026. The decision allows for the demolition of the existing building and its replacement with a six-storey residential block, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and specific conditions.
The approval followed a recommendation from planning officers, despite objections from residents. Concerns raised by residents included potential reductions in daylight and sunlight, impacts on privacy and outlook, and the design being considered overbearing.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 31 new flats at Tavistock Works in October 2026. Source
- The approved plans involve demolishing the existing building and replacing it with a six-storey residential block. Source
- The decision was made subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions. Source
- Planning officers recommended approval of the Tavistock Works development. Source
- Residents objected to the development due to concerns over daylight, sunlight, privacy, outlook, and design. Source
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