17 May OPDC consults on Local Plan

The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) has launched a seven-week public consultation on changes to its Local Plan.

The Mayor’s Development Corporation submitted the modified Local Plan earlier this year and has now been given the green light by the Planning Inspector to embark on the next stage of consultation.

Although much of the Local Plan hasn’t changed, OPDC is proposing to move development nearer to High Speed 2’s Old Oak Common Station with the potential to create a lively urban district with new and affordable homes, a wide range of job opportunities for local people, public space and facilities. The plan no longer proposes to bring forward housing in Old Oak North – the Cargiant site – instead protecting it as a place for employment.

OPDC say the changes will support the delivery of tens of thousands of homes and over a million square meters of employment space, encouraging new businesses to the area and helping existing ones to grow.

The consultation runs from 17 May until 5 July 2021. To date, OPDC has held extensive public consultation to develop its Local Plan with landowners, residents and businesses, holding 28 public events and receiving over 11,000 feedback responses.

It is expected that the Local Plan will be adopted before the end of 2021.

David Lunts, Chief Executive of OPDC said: “Capitalising on the new High Speed 2 interchange at Old Oak Common, the changes proposed make for a more deliverable plan to support the regeneration of Old Oak and Park Royal that will create a busy and thriving district to stimulate growth, prosperity and opportunities for residents and businesses. As well as a big increase in employment space, we propose to create a desirable, lively town centre and housing district that’s welcoming, inclusive and takes full advantage of the exceptional transport connections across London and beyond.

“An approved Local Plan is key to realising our ambitions and delivering tangible benefits for local communities, so by providing feedback, local residents and businesses will be playing an important role in shaping west London’s future over the next 20 years.”

Access the Local Plan consultation platform.