More than 1,100 objections have been raised against controversial plans for a major housing development in Hanwell, with Ealing Green Party voicing its opposition to the scheme.
On Saturday (28 March 2026), Ealing Green Party issued a statement criticising the proposed Trumpers Way development, which would deliver 287 homes, described as 100% social housing, in buildings of up to 15 storeys.
In its statement, Ealing Green Party said: “We need good quality, social and affordable homes but will this development achieve this – and provide the right homes in the right place at the right price?”
The party added: “The proposed Trumpers Way development is poor and should be stopped,” while also questioning whether private developers can deliver the type and quality of housing needed, and warning of limited contributions to local infrastructure.
The scheme has also drawn opposition from local councillors, reflecting wider unease about its scale and suitability.
As of today (30 March 2026), the application has received 1,133 public comments, with 1,119 objecting and just 11 in support. Residents can still submit comments on the proposal via Ealing Council’s planning portal.
Local residents and campaigners have raised concerns about the impact on services, flooding risks and sewage capacity. There have been repeated reports of sewage discharges into the River Brent and flooding in nearby streets, prompting fears that infrastructure is already under strain.
The developer, Fancourt Group, says its proposal would provide “288 affordable, high-quality homes”, although planning documents list 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.”
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.
