Boris Johnson approves mega London homes plan

摘要

A planning framework to deliver more than 25,500 new homes and create up to 65,000 jobs at Old Oak and Park Royal in West London has been approved by mayor of London Boris Johnson. Old Oak is set to become a major transport hub by 2026, with the opening of both a High Speed 2 and Crossrail station. According to the mayor, the area has the potential to develop thousands of homes and create up to 14% of Greater London's employment needs to 2031, with early estimates of a £7bn annual contribution to the UK economy. The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation was launched by the mayor in April to drive the planning and regeneration of the site in the London boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Brent and Ealing. It comes after the mayor published an opportunity area planning framework for consultation, setting out his long-term vision for the area. Following the consultation, the mayor has now approved the document which sets the strategic planning direction for the area.