Ealing Council has said the final draft of the new Local Plan, which covers Ealing Council’s 15 year vision for the borough and its future has now been sent to the government.
The Local Plan, which was submitted on 18 November 2024 and runs to over 1,200 pages, covers a range of topics from jobs and housing in the borough through to health issues and required infrastructure.
In February 2024, opposition party Liberal Democrats called the previous draft: “impenetrable waffle, jargon and repetition. The Labour administration have failed to engage local people by failing to produce an accessible plan that residents can meaningfully engage with.”
Labour-run Ealing Council said of its Local Plan submission: “An independent inspector will hold an examination into the soundness of the plan and the associated IIA and evidence. The examination hears evidence from anybody who wishes to make a submission on any of the key issues or questions highlighted by the Inspector. The inspector considers all the evidence and representations made at each stage of the Local Plan consultation process.”
The independent inspectors are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Council leader Councillor Peter Mason said: “We want the borough’s growth to be inclusive, ensuring that everyone in our 7 towns can benefit from it. Our vision prioritises access to genuinely affordable homes, good jobs, and thriving communities filled with identity and pride. The Local Plan is our roadmap to achieving this vision, paving the way toward a fairer, sustainable, and more prosperous future for the borough.
“The plan reflects our commitment to tackling the climate crisis, taking decisive action to protect the borough’s future while continuing to deliver the good growth that we need. We are determined to stay ahead in this ever-evolving landscape.”
Councillor Shital Manro, the council’s cabinet member for good growth and new homes, added: “Our borough is rich in heritage and culture, with outstanding parks and green spaces and attractive neighbourhoods. The plan not only protects and celebrates that legacy but also ensures future development will create opportunities for every resident and every community to thrive.
“With land increasingly scarce and expensive across the borough, we know that we must make best use of the space here and ensure good design in any new developments. Doing that will ensure that we can retain our borough’s rightful place as one of the best places to live in the country.”
