Hundreds of Hanwell residents have raised concerns over plans for a 287-home development at the Elthorne Works site on Trumpers Way, arguing the scheme is too tall and would place significant strain on local infrastructure.
The site, which backs onto Brent River Park, previously received planning permission in 2020 for 213 homes. A new application to Ealing Council proposes 287 residential units alongside around 254 sq metres of commercial or community space, arranged across three blocks: Block A at 15 storeys, Block B at 11 storeys and Block C at 10 storeys.
The developer, Fancourt Group, says it is revisiting the scheme in response to changing needs. In its consultation leaflet, it states that “with increasing local demand for affordable homes” it is “taking the opportunity to refresh the plans to better meet community needs”, describing the revised proposals as providing “288 affordable, high-quality homes”. The leaflet’s figure differs slightly from the planning application, which lists 287 homes.
In its planning application to Ealing Council, the developer states: “The overarching objective of the proposal is to bring the Site back into use as a residential-led mixed-use development providing much needed 100% social rent homes.”
Residents now have until 4 Match 2026 to comment on the proposals. Previously the closing date was 20 February 2026. So far (16 February 2026), 360 objections have been lodged, while five people have expressed support.
In submissions to Ealing Council’s planning portal, objectors repeatedly describe the development as “simply too big for this area” and “far too high and totally out of keeping”. One submission states: “15 storeys is considerably bigger than anything else in the area.” Another objection describes the proposed height as “monstrous for the area”.
Residents have also discussed the plans on the Hanwell Facebook group, where comments highlight concerns about height, density, GP access, school places and utilities capacity.
One resident wrote: “15 floors will cast a huge shadow over many streets and people’s homes.” Another said: “It’s vastly overscale,” warning that a scheme of this scale would be out of character with nearby streets.
Several objections say the proposed development would conflict with local planning policy and harm the character of Old Hanwell. One objector calls it “a massive over development”, adding that it would “fundamentally alter” the area and risk reducing light and privacy for neighbouring homes.
Concerns about infrastructure feature prominently. Objectors warn the development would “put more pressure on local amenities (schools, doctors etc) which are already stretched” and create “a huge strain on the roads and amenities”. A teacher writing to the council said local schools are “so stretched” and the proposal “would just bring more strain on us”.
Flooding and drainage have also been raised in formal objections. One concerned local highlighted “regular flooding lower down Trumpers Way” and argues the development “would only increase flooding risks”. Parking and congestion are another common theme, with residents describing local parking as “already a significant issue”. On the Hanwell Facebook group, one person commented there would be “19 parking places for 300 families”, warning of overspill parking into surrounding streets.
Some objectors say they would support a smaller-scale scheme. One resident suggested “an appropriate development would be a 3-storey high mix of light commercial and residential use”, arguing that a lower-rise alternative would better reflect the surrounding area.
