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Ten more years of Gunnersbury Park Events

FYI. This just got picked up by a colleague.This is for 10 years of events but so far details are sketchy as we could not access the detail online. So fyi for those who may be affectedDate: 27/11/2025                                                        Ref: P/2025/3274Dear Owner/OccupierTOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990PLANNING (LISTED BUILDING AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990Site: Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, Ealing, W3 8LQProposal: Temporary change of use of areas of Gunnersbury Park for the staging of temporary eventsbetween May 2026 and May 2036. Up to 28 live event days per calendar year, exclusive of 90 days of set-up, inactive and removal days. Including the erection of associated temporary structures, fencing, ancillaryconcessions and facilities.There has been an application for planning permission to carry out the development described above. We invite you tocomment on the proposal before we make a decision. If you wish to comment:You can go to     https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/planning-building.   for details of the application and to follow its progress. You then enter the reference number  P/2025/3274 To give your views please do so in writing within 21 days of the date of this letter using the ‘comment’ option onthe summary page for the application. If the consultation period includes a bank holiday, the bank holiday days willbe added to the 21 days. If we receive comments after this date we will still take them into account if we have not madea decision. We will not consider objections made on previous applications.If you would like more information about the application, you can find the case officer’s details on the summaryIf you want to comment, please consider the following advice on what are relevant PLANNING considerations that theCouncil can take into account in deciding whether to grant or refuse planning permission:1. A planning application must be evaluated against Council planning policies, set out in the Local Plan (see.       https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/planning-building     2. The Council also has other adopted guidelines against which planning applications might be judged, such asguidelines on House Extensions. You can find these at: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/planning-building

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Share Your Views on Brentford High Street Regeneration!

Hi everyone!I hope you’re all doing well! I’m working on my A-Level Geography project about the social and economic impacts of urban regeneration in Brentford High Street and I’d really appreciate your help.I had set up a Google Form for the survey, but sadly the link isn’t working at the moment. To make it easy for you to participate, I’ve added all the questions directly below.The survey is completely anonymous, voluntary and only takes 5–10 minutes. Your thoughts and experiences will really help me understand how the area has changed over time, from housing and shops to community life and the environment.I’d be super grateful for your input—it would really make a difference to my project! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences 🙏💛Brentford High Street Regeneration Questionnaire:Age group (optional): Under 18 / 18–30 / 31–50 / 51–70 / 70+Gender (optional): Male/Female/Non-binary/Prefer not to sayHow long have you lived here?* 0-2 yrs/3-5 yrs/6-10 yrs/11-20 yrs/20 + yrsHow would you rate the following since regeneration?*1 = Very Poor 2 3 4 5 = Excellent- Housing Affordability- Local services (schools, healthcare, shops)- Transport links- Safety/crime levels- Social/community feel (local festivals, neighbourhood groups, charity events)- Environment (green spaces, litter)- Job opportunities- Accessibility for people with disabilities (wheelchair ramps, accessible public transport, step-free access)Which types of buildings, spaces or facilities have changed the most in Brentford since regeneration? (By 'changed we mean new or renovated buildings, areas now used for something different or public spaces that have been improved/added). - Residential (houses, flats)- Commercial/shops (retail stores, restaurants, cafes)- Offices/workspaces- Green/public spaces (parks, playgrounds)- Cultural/leisure facilities (community centers, sports halls, museums)- Other:To what extent do you agree with the following statements?*1 = Very Poor 2 3 4 5 = Excellent- Regeneration has improved the local environment.- Regeneration has affected the affordability of living in Brentford.- I feel connected to my community.How have housing prices changed in Brentford since regeneration?  *1 = Much cheaper 2 3 4 5 = Much more expensiveHow have prices of everyday products in local shops changed?*1 = Much cheaper 2 3 4 5 = Much more expensiveDo you feel connected to your community?*1 = Not at all 2 3 4 5 = Very connectedDo you think Brentford is a better place to live now than it was 5 years ago?* Yes/No/Not sureWho do you think Brentford is now more suited to?*- Families- Professionals- Tourists- Long-term locals- Other:Has regeneration made you feel more or less at home here?☐ More / ☐ Less / ☐ No difference – why?*What aspects of regeneration do you like or appreciate the most?*What concerns or challenges has regeneration brought to your daily life?*If you could change one thing about the regeneration in Brentford, what would it be and why?*

Fatima Ali ● 174d9 Comments ● 169d