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Ealing's Reaction to Arcadia Refusal
The Secretary of State published the decision to reject the Arcadia development proposal for Ealing Town Centre on Tuesday December 7.
Developers Glenkerrin applied to the Council to build 567 flats and 37 shops in seven tower blocks of up to 25 storeys high.
Despite Ealing Council's planning commitee and The Mayor of London's approval for the scheme to go ahead, the Inspector David Richards who heard the arguments for and against the development during a Public Inquiry held in June, recommended the scheme be refused and this was supported by The Secretary of State.
Since the decision was announced, The Gazette has been inundated with responses and we are inviting community groups and individuals to post their comments on the website and to contact the Gazette newsdesk.
Timeline of the Arcadia development:
September 2007 - Glenkerrin (UK) Ltd submitted the Arcadia planning application.
December 17 2008 - Ealing Council granted planning permission.
January 21 2009 - The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, gave his approval for the scheme.
January 30 2009 - The Government 'called in' the planning application.
June 23 - July 9 2009 - A public Inquiry heard by the Inspector, David Richards.
December 7 2009 - Following the Inspector's recommendation to refuse the application, the Secretary of State refuses the Arcadia development.
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