Ealing Council approves final phase of Acton’s Friary Park
Ealing Council has granted planning permission for the third and final phase of the Friary Park estate in Acton, west London, a joint venture by housing association Peabody and developer Mount Anvil.
This follows the successful completion of the first phase, during which 135 affordable homes were built. Of these, 85 homes were provided to residents already living on the estate, while 50 were allocated to people from the council’s housing waiting list. The construction of the second phase is already underway.
The updated plans for the third phase of the scheme will comprise 693 homes, equivalent to 32% of Ealing’s annual housing target. The plans take the total number of homes across the wider development to 1,345, of which 470 are affordable.
Ealing Council has granted planning permission for the third and final phase of the Friary Park estate in Acton, west London, a joint venture by housing association Peabody and developer Mount Anvil.
This follows the successful completion of the first phase, during which 135 affordable homes were built. Of these, 85 homes were provided to residents already living on the estate, while 50 were allocated to people from the council’s housing waiting list. The construction of the second phase is already underway.
The updated plans for the third phase of the scheme will comprise 693 homes, equivalent to 32% of Ealing’s annual housing target. The plans take the total number of homes across the wider development to 1,345, of which 470 are affordable.
Peabody and Mount Anvil have undertaken extensive community engagement with existing residents throughout this process, all of whom have been given the option of moving into a new home on the estate.
The final plans also include a new 4,800 sq ft Community Centre, co-designed with existing users, ensuring flexibility for current and future uses.
Features include a community square, a 54,000 sq ft play area, outdoor gym, cycle hub, climbing wall, a basketball court, a new community kitchen and allotments for gardening.
Phil Jenkins, chief investment officer at Peabody, said: “Friary Park has already come a long way, and this decision from Ealing Council is another big step forward.
“With new social homes, a fantastic community centre, and big improvements to the estate, it’s clear the regeneration is having a positive impact – not just for existing residents but for the wider community too.
“The response from residents has been really encouraging. People are happy in their new homes and feel safe, supported, and heard. We’re truly grateful for their trust and input, and we’re excited to get started on this final phase.”
Marcus Bate, partnerships, planning, communities & sustainability director at Mount Anvil, said: “Ealing Council’s approval of our third and final planning application for Friary Park is the latest milestone for our multi-scheme, repeat partnership with Peabody. I couldn’t be more delighted for Friary Park’s residents – many of whom I know personally and who are hugely excited for these proposals to become reality.
“This win for residents is testament to the collaboration that’s taken place over many years in Acton – with the Residents Steering Group, the Council, the GLA, the expert team of design and planning consultants, my teammates at Mount Anvil and our JV partners Peabody. We’ve remained laser-focussed on delivering on our promises made to residents at Friary Park by treating people with respect and decency, listening to their feedback and incorporating their views into our design proposals.
“I can’t wait to see our delivery teams get to work in bringing these proposals to life and to see many more smiling faces on Friary Park residents in the months and years ahead.”
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