Westel House (32 Uxbridge Road)

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Westel HouseThis 1960s Richard Seifert building was subject to a planning application which involved demolition and the building of a 9 storey hotel, 2 tall residential blocks (up to 21 storeys) and a block of 9 storey affordable housing behind. In response to criticism the plans have since been amended to remove 2 storeys from the rear of the tallest twin blocks and to change the fenestration. Despite these changes, we still think that the development is too high and overbearing upon the neighbouring area, in particular the town centre conservation area. Despite our best efforts the planning committee passed the application at its meeting in April. It has recently been approved by the GLA and the Secretary of State has refused to call the application in for determination so the development will now go ahead. More information can be found at the No 32 Uxbridgeroad website.