31 new flats at Tavistock Works
Hillingdon Council has approved plans for 31 new flats at Tavistock Works, West Drayton.
Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 31 new flats at Tavistock Works, West Drayton, in October 2026. The committee voted in favour of demolishing the existing building and replacing it with a six-storey residential block, despite resident concerns over the development's impact.
The decision was made subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and a series of conditions designed to mitigate potential impacts. Planning officers had recommended the proposal for approval, which involves replacing an existing building with 31 flats.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 31 new flats at Tavistock Works in October 2026. Source
- The approval allows demolition of the existing building and replacement with a six-storey residential block. Source
- The decision was made subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions. Source
- Planning officers had recommended the proposal for approval. Source
- Residents raised concerns about daylight, privacy, and the design's overbearing nature. Source
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