A major development at Bollo Lane in Ealing has commenced, marking a significant step in affordable and sustainable housing in west London.
The West London Partnership, a joint venture between Places for London and Barratt London, is spearheading the project, aiming to enhance connectivity between Acton and Chiswick while addressing London’s housing needs.
The project will deliver 900 homes, with 50 per cent designated as affordable housing. The groundbreaking was attended by Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Housing, and Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development. The development will transform a brownfield site into a vibrant community, offering 450 affordable homes, green spaces, shops, and offices.
The project will be executed in two phases. Phase 1, in collaboration with Grainger, will focus on private and intermediate rental homes. Phase 2, in partnership with Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, will include social rent, intermediate, and private homes. Completion is expected by December 2029.
The affordable housing in Phase 1 will consist of 50% London Living Rent, while Phase 2 will offer 67 per cent social rent and 33 per cent shared ownership. The development is part of a broader initiative to unlock over 4,000 homes across eight London boroughs, alongside commercial space and job creation. It follows the success of Blackhorse View, which delivered 350 homes with 50 per cent affordability.
Places for London is committed to creating a legacy that reflects London’s diversity and ambition. The partnership with Barratt London will introduce the largest Passivhaus programme in Europe, with homes built to Lo-E standards from Phase 2 onwards, ensuring significant reductions in heating costs and carbon emissions.
Steve Reed MP stated, “Bollo Lane is exactly the kind of development we need and shows what’s possible when we work together to build the homes Londoners desperately need – more high-quality, affordable homes in well-connected places.”
The project exemplifies the power of public-private partnerships to address housing shortages and create vibrant communities. The first phase will see 195 homes acquired by Places for London’s joint venture with Grainger, providing long-term income to reinvest in the transport network.
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