Next Phase of Brentford Lock West Approved
124 social rent flats to be built in two blocks up to 12 storeys high
A visualisation of the proposed blocks. Picture: Hounslow Council
February 9, 2026
A Brentford is set for two new blocks of council flats after the plans were given approval on Thursday (5 February).
The tower blocks will be at Brentford Lock West, on Commerce Road, and will exclusively contain council homes for social rent. There will be 124 new flats in total.
The development will comprise 31 one-bedroom flats, 57 two-bedroom flats, 31 three-bedroom flats and five four-bedroom flats while 13 will be wheelchair accessible.
The flats will be split across two buildings, with one reaching 11 storeys and the other reaching 12 storeys. The site was previously occupied by warehouses, and sits near to Brentford Bus Depot and other residential properties.
The development will be car-free, with no general parking provided. However, there will be four on-street Blue Badge bays for disabled residents. Additionally, residents will be banned from obtaining parking permits for the surrounding Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). Instead, there will be 233 long stay cycle parking spaces.
The original master plan was approved several years ago. However, new regulations under the Building Safety Act meant that the building had to be entirely redesigned.
A visualisation of the proposed blocks as seen from Great West Road. Picture: Karakusevic Carson Architects
Under the legislation, tower blocks must provide at least two staircases for fire safety as a recommendation after the Grenfell Tower fire. Previous plans only provided one staircase, and did not have enough space to add a second. The act also required a shift to an all-electric energy strategy, meaning that more space had to be found for heat pumps.
There will also be a number of amenities for new tenants moving into the block. The central courtyard includes a “giant slide” for children.
The site to be developed is shown as Block B above. Picture: Hounslow Council
There will also be two rooftop terraces that include planters specifically for growing food. In addition to this, there will be a secure central courtyard separating the two towers.
Following a consultation with 383 residents living in the nearby area, only four objections were received along with one letter of support. Residents raised concerns about the building being too tall and the chance of increased parking stress.
The scheme was given the green light by Hounslow Council’s Planning Committee. All eight councillors who were present voted in favour of the proposal.
Philip James Lynch - Local Democracy Reporter
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