Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched an official review into the Old Oak Common regeneration scheme in West London amid concerns that it does not provide enough affordable housing.
The review into the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation will also look into due diligence checks and memorandums of understanding agreed about the transfer of control on government land and the ownership of other land.
The mayor’s office said that he was concerned about how much money it would cost to develop and that he wanted to ensure the scheme delivers the highest amount of affordable homes possible.
The area has the potential to deliver tens of thousands of new homes.
Former mayor Boris Johnson set up the OPDC in April 2015 to drive development around the Crossrail and HS2 station set to open in 2026. He granted the OPDC full planning powers within a 1,600-acre site covering parts of Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing and Brent.
Deputy mayor for housing James Murray said: “Old Oak and Park Royal is one of the most important regeneration projects in London with scope to deliver tens of thousands of new homes and jobs.
“This review will take a detailed look at past decisions made by Boris Johnson and the future direction of the development corporation. We are particularly keen to hear from industry experts who can help us ensure that this scheme delivers maximum value for Londoners.”
The review is expected to complete within two months.
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