When complete the Friary Park development will comprise of 1,345 homes

Planning permission has been granted for the third and final phase of transformation at the Friary Park estate in Acton.

The development is a joint venture by housing association Peabody and developer Mount Anvil.

The completed first phase of the regeneration saw 135 affordable homes built, of which 85 homes were provided to residents already living on the estate, while 50 were allocated to people from Ealing council’s housing waiting list.

The construction of the second phase is already underway.

Designed by housing architects HTA Design, 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.

As a result of the transformation of Friary Park, 325 full time jobs will be created.

Peabody and Mount Anvil undertook extensive community engagement throughout the process, including more than 400 community events totalling 700+ hours, with existing residents, all of whom were given the option of moving into a new home on the estate.

The final plans also include a new 450 square metre Community Centre, co-designed with existing users, as well as an increased amount of public open space, a community square, play area and a new community kitchen and allotments for gardening.

“I’m delighted that Ealing Council has approved the third and final planning application to deliver more affordable homes in our new Friary Park community”, said Sofia Fernandes, member of the Friary Park Residents’ Steering Group.

“This regeneration is a chance to improve the lives of all residents, and to give them a better future.

“It hasn’t been easy. Change can be hard. There has been opposition from people who don’t live here, saying these homes aren’t needed. I’m grateful to Peabody and Mount Anvil as they’ve taken the time to understand us and to respond to our feedback- I’ve seen a real willingness to listen.

“As a Friary Park resident of 19 years, we’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. Thank you to those who have made it happen.”

Phil Jenkins, Chief Investment Officer at Peabody, added: “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.”

The Friary Park estate is the latest in Peabody and Mount Anvil’s growing joint venture pipeline, which includes the transformation of the 266-home Watermeadow Court estate; the delivery of 307 new homes at One Clapham on the St John’s Hill estate; and 327 homes at their Three Waters scheme in Bromley-by-Bow.