Catalyst gets green light for 1,228-home Friary Park development

Ealing Council has approved plans for an extra 238 homes at Friary Park in Acton, West London, taking the total number of homes to be delivered at the development to 1,228.The proposals – put forward by Catalyst, part of Peabody, and developer Mount Anvil – will deliver more new affordable homes than the previously consented scheme, which was given planning approval in 2019.Of the total number of homes set to be delivered during the regeneration, 455 will be affordable, with 315 allocated for social rent and London affordable rent and 140 allocated for intermediate tenure.The first affordable homes in the masterplan are due to complete in early 2023, with private-sale homes expected to be delivered in spring 2024.Richard Smith, regional managing director for London at Catalyst, said: “Ealing Council’s endorsement of our plans is great news for Acton.“Like many areas of the country, demand for new homes is high and our plans for Friary Park will provide affordable solutions for many local people while also supporting local businesses.“With our partners at Mount Anvil, we’ve listened to the community, and have made changes to our proposals to deliver more homes and enhance the neighbourhood for everybody to enjoy.“We’re pleased that this superbly located scheme, just a short walk from the Elizabeth Line, will connect people both within the neighbourhood and beyond.”Marcus Bate, Partnerships and Community director at Mount Anvil, added: “We are truly excited to bring forward this scheme with our partners at Catalyst.“We have worked very hard to listen to Friary Park residents to create a place that will be a huge asset for the local area.“Whether you are looking for a fantastic place to call home, a green space to socialise with friends in, or a creative affordable space to work from, our proposals will provide something special as part of an outstanding healthy working community at Friary Park.”