Hounslow Council has officially launched the ‘Golden Mile London’ regeneration programme, which will deliver up to 14,000 new homes and see £7.5bn of investment made along the Great West Road.
The collaborative 15-year regeneration project will bring together the council, investors, developers, businesses and anchor institutions and position the area as a leading creative-tech innovation district for London.
Hounslow Council has committed £1.15m to the Golden Mile London programme and early priority projects, including the Golden Mile Innovation Hub, greener streets and improvements to the A4, to help kickstart delivery.
Last week, Hounslow Council approved Hadley Property Group’s plans for the transformation of the former GSK headquarters site at 980 Great West Road (pictured). The scheme will create a major mixed-use neighbourhood featuring around 2,300 homes and 320,000 sq ft of commercial and community space.
Shantanu Rajawat, leader of Hounslow Council, said: “The Golden Mile London is one of the most significant regeneration opportunities in London. This is about shaping the future of Hounslow, West London and London itself. Delivering thousands of new homes and jobs while creating greener, healthier neighbourhoods for our residents. Through strong partnerships, we are setting out a bold, long-term vision for inclusive, sustainable growth.”
Howard Dawber, deputy mayor for business and growth, said: “It is fantastic that Hounslow and partners are taking the first steps to deliver the Golden Mile London, which will deliver a huge boost to the local economy. London’s Growth Plan aims to restore growth, help create 150,000 jobs and make London’s economy £107bn larger by 2035 – and this ambitious scheme in Hounslow is a great example of what can be achieved, as we work together to build a better, fairer and more prosperous London for everyone.”
Rob Tincknell, chair, Golden Mile Business & Developers Forum and CEO of Areli, said: “Golden Mile London is a story that hasn’t really been told – until now! The vision launched today, underpinned by seven principles to make it happen, gives a clear sense of our ambition. Investors, businesses and Hounslow Council are collectively aligned to make this unique place absolutely extraordinary in the years ahead.”
