Khan overturns council decision and green lights west London homes

By Jordan Marshall2018-08-28T06:00:00

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London mayor says need for more homes outweighs opponents’ heritage concerns

London mayor Sadiq Khan has given a Hawkins Brown housing development previously knocked back by the local council the go-ahead.

Khan approved plans for 441 new homes on the site of a former Citroen car dealership in Brentford – of which 218 will be affordable. These include both shared ownership for first-time buyers and homes based on social rent levels for households on low incomes.

Khan made the decision to intervene after Hounslow council refused planning permission in February.

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