Planning and building news

Building success - Hounslow Council welcomes new members to its Design Review Panel

Hounslow Design Review Panel is an independent body that works with the Council to ensure building developments in the borough meet the highest standards. Here we meet the new members of the panel.

Published 11 October 2024.

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre

Statement update from Cllr Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Assets, Regeneration and Development

Published 29 August 2024.

Hounslow Council Supports Proposed National Planning Policy Reforms

Hounslow Council has responded to the government's proposed reforms to national planning rules.

Published 9 August 2024.

Hounslow Council approves Local Plan for public comment

Last night, Hounslow Council approved the proposed submission version of Hounslow’s Local Plan, known as the Regulation 19 version, at its full Council Meeting.

Published 24 July 2024.

Hounslow Council pioneering good design and sustainability for a vibrant future

At the Council’s Cabinet Meeting on 14 May, the Council gave the green light to the adoption of the Character, Sustainability, and Design Codes Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), marking a…

Published 15 May 2024.

Hounslow Council sets out ambitious vision for growth and sustainability at major international investment conference

Investment prospectus and town centre masterplans expected to see delivery of over 4,600 new homes and 2,500 job opportunities.

Published 13 March 2024.

Hounslow Council leads investment initiative at MIPIM

Hounslow Council delegation embarks on a strategic mission to MIPIM, driving investment for thriving communities and businesses in the borough.

Published 11 March 2024.

Hounslow Council statement on highway and public safety at the new Ballymore/Morrisons site in Brentford

The Council has outlined it's concerns for highway and public safety at the new Morrisons site in Brentford.

Published 26 September 2023.

Hounslow’s Design Codes shortlisted for Urban Design award

Hounslow is one of three finalists in the Design Code category at the National Urban Design awards

Published 22 September 2023.

Hounslow Chief Executive meets next generation of town planners

Hounslow Council has welcomed four new town planning apprentices as part of a new programme in response to a national shortage of town planners across the public sector.

Published 15 September 2023.

Consultations to shape the future of the borough extended for resident feedback

Place making consultations deadline extended for residents to share their views

Published 4 August 2023.

Hounslow begins the conversation on the future of Council-owned buildings

Development plan for the Council’s Future Assets Strategy agreed by Cabinet

Published 21 June 2023.

Cabinet approves a new way forward for delivering an up-to-date Local Plan

The Council agrees a new way forward for progressing an updated Local Plan for the borough.

Published 25 April 2023.

Hounslow approves pledge to build 1,000 new Council homes

Hounslow is set to deliver 1,000 new council homes across the borough by 2026.

Published 18 January 2023.

Residents invited to help shape the future of our town centres

Residents are invited to share their views on the future of the borough's major town centres.

Published 28 September 2022.