Hounslow Council and Brentford Football Club have signed the Section 106 Planning Agreement, which has enabled the Council this week to issue the formal Planning Permission for the new Community Stadium at Lionel Road South, together with 910 residential units, a hotel and improvements to the public realm.

The grant of Planning Permission comes after a significant period of discussions and negotiations with the Mayor of London’s office and Transport for London, as well as the London Borough of Hounslow as Planning Authority to secure the social, economic and environmental benefits for the Football Club, the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust charity and the surrounding community.

The Club submitted its planning application on May 31 2013.

Hounslow Council Planning Committee resolved on December 5 2013 to grant planning permission subject to the conclusion of the Section 106 Agreement.

This decision was endorsed by the Mayor of London’s office at the Greater London Authority (GLA) in February and in March the Planning Minister, Nick Boles, confirmed the decision after it had been referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

The Club, the Trust and the fans at Brentford FC appreciate all of the work that Hounslow, TFL and the GLA have put into these discussions in order for the Club to take this very important step towards a sustainable future in a new stadium that has significant benefits for Brentford, Hounslow more generally and West London.

Commenting on the issuing of the planning permission, the Chairman of Brentford FC, Cliff Crown said: “Signing the S106 Agreement is another significant step towards our goal of playing in a new community stadium.

“I’d like to thank all parties involved in finalising the document including Hounslow Council, the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and our project team. Prior to commencing construction, further work is required including the completion of the Development Agreement with our preferred development partner.

“We remain focused on working with local residents, community groups and local businesses as the development proceeds.”

Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Steve Curran said: “This agreement seals a great deal for The Bees, Brentford and the whole borough. It’s another sign that Hounslow is fast becoming a place of real opportunity in London.”

Nick Boles, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Planning, has confirmed the decision of Hounslow Council Planning Committee and the Greater London Authority (GLA) to grant planning permission for Brentford Football Club’s new stadium planning application.

The Club can proceed to develop a 20,000 capacity stadium at Lionel Road South together with other community facilities, and 910 new homes, a hotel and supporting retail uses subject to the conclusion of a Section 106 Agreement.

The application was referred to the Secretary of State’s office after English Heritage objected to the application due to their perceived impact of the proposals on nearby heritage assets.

After carefully reviewing the information provided to him by his case officers, the GLA, Hounslow Council as well as various representations sent to him by supporters and opponents of the scheme, the Planning Minister confirmed the decision.

The Minister saw the wide ranging benefits these proposals would bring to Hounslow and London including 910 new homes on a brownfield site.

This major development will transform an unsightly, industrial, brownfield site to provide a community stadium together with new homes, public transport improvements and enhancements to the public realm.

The development will bring a great deal of new business and job and training opportunities for local people.

Commenting on the Planning Minister’s decision, Cliff Crown, Brentford FC Chairman, said: “Nick Boles’ confirmation of the decision of the GLA and Hounslow Council is great news.

“Our vision of an exciting new hub at this brownfield site has taken another major step forward.

“We would like to express appreciation to the Minister and his case officers for their support and recognising the significant benefits this development will bring.

“We firmly believe this is a once in a generation chance to create a vibrant new stadium that will add to the buzz that is going on around Brentford.

“As we said this week at the annual international property event MIPIM, Brentford is on the up as a destination, with new homes, retail, sports and leisure facilities which bring new jobs and vibrancy to the area.

“As a result of the decisions made by local, regional and national public bodies, Brentford Football Club will be returning close to where it was founded in 1889.

“We are proud of our history at Griffin Park, where we have always been a good neighbour.

“In planning for our new home, we look forward to building on our positive relationship with local residents and businesses and also our new neighbours in Chiswick and Kew.

“By working together we believe we can make the most of the new opportunities for the benefit of everyone.

“Although there is still work to be done, we are delighted to have received the support from the Minister and his Department and are looking forward to moving the project forward”.

Sir Edward Lister, the Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor, Policy and Planning on behalf of the Mayor of London confirmed today (Tuesday February 18 2014) the decision of Hounslow Council Planning Committee to grant planning permission for Brentford Football Club’s planning application for a new stadium an association development at Lionel Road South.

The Club can proceed to develop a 20,000 capacity stadium at Lionel Road South together with other community facilities, and 910 new homes, a hotel and supporting retail uses subject to referral to the Secretary of State and subject to the conclusion of a Section 106 Agreement.

The Deputy Mayor carefully reviewed the information provided to him by the Greater London Authority Officers, Hounslow Council and various representations sent to him by supporters and opponents of the scheme.

He assessed the potential impact of the proposals on transport and the views from nearby heritage assets, alongside other issues.

Importantly the Deputy Mayor recognised the wide ranging benefits these proposals would bring to Hounslow and London.

This major development will transform an unsightly, industrial, brownfield site to provide acommunity stadium together with new homes, public transport improvements and enhancements to the public realm.

The development will bring a great deal of new business and job and training opportunities for local people.

Commenting on the Deputy Mayor’s decision, Cliff Crown, Brentford FC Chairman, said: “Sir Edward Lister’s decision is great news.

“Our vision of an exciting new hub at this brownfield site has taken another major step forward.

“We would like to express appreciation to the Deputy Mayor and the GLA Officers for their support of our plans.

“We firmly believe this is a once in a generation chance to create a vibrant new stadium that will add to the buzz that is going on around Brentford.

“Brentford is on the up as a destination, with new homes, retail, sports and leisure facilities which bring new jobs and vibrancy to the area.

“Brentford Football Club will be returning close to where it was founded in 1889.

“We are proud of our history at Griffin Park, where we have always been a good neighbour.

“In planning for our new home, we look forward to building a positive relationship with local residents and businesses and our new neighbours in Chiswick and Kew.

“By working together we believe we can make the most of the new opportunities for the benefit of everyone.

“We are aware the Secretary of State can still call this matter in and review it.

“We sincerely hope he will feel confident in the extensive work done by Hounslow and the GLA and decide he has no need to do this.”

On the 5 December 2013 Hounslow Council Planning Committee passed a resolution to grant planning permission for Brentford Football Club’s planning application to develop a 20,000 capacity stadium at Lionel Road South together with other community facilities, and 910 new homes, a hotel and supporting retail uses subject to referral to the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State and subject to the conclusion of a Section 106 Agreement.

After presentations from the Club and from some residents groups who are based in Chiswick, Kew and Brentford, followed by Questions and Answers and debate, the Committee voted in favour to approve this exciting regeneration project.

This major development will provide a sports and community stadium together with new homes, public transport improvements and enhancements to the public realm.

The development will bring a great deal of new business and job and training opportunities for local people.

Commenting on the scheme and Hounslow Council’s resolution to grant planning permission, the Chairman of Brentford FC, Cliff Crown said:

“Our vision of an exciting new hub at this brownfield site has taken a significant step towards realisation with the council’s decision to approve our application.

The support we have received from many sections of the local community and our fans throughout this process has endorsed our belief in the need for this change.

We would also like to express appreciation to the Council Officers and Members for demonstrating their support for our plans.”

“This is a once in a generation chance to create a vibrant new stadium and adds to the buzz that is going on around Brentford.

Brentford is on the up as a destination, with new homes, retail, sports and leisure facilities which bring new jobs to the area.”

“Brentford Football Club will be returning close to where it was founded in 1889.

We are proud of our history at Griffin Park, where we have always been a good neighbour.

In planning for our new home, we look forward to working with residents and businesses as well as our new neighbours in Chiswick and Kew, and together we can all seek to make the most of the new opportunities for the benefit of everyone.”

Hounslow Council Planning Committee will decide this Thursday (December 5, 2013) whether to grant consent for Brentford Football Club’s Planning Application for a new stadium at Lionel Road South.

The Application is for detailed permission to build a new 20,000 capacity Community Stadium which will accommodate Brentford Football Club, new expanded facilities for the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust charity and other community facilities and associated infrastructure, together with outline permission for a hotel, supporting retail uses and residential development of 910 homes.

The Committee will convene at 7.30pm on Thursday 5 December at the Lampton Park Conference Centre, Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4DN.

This will be a public meeting, the doors will open at 6.30pm, and there is expected to be a lot of interest from local residents throughout Hounslow.

The Council will also be running a webcast of the meeting to allow those who cannot attend to watch the Committee discuss the Application and formally make its decision.

This will be available at: www.hounslow.public-i.tv.

The Hounslow Council officers’ report, the Application itself and the agenda for the meeting is available to view on Hounslow Council’s website.

The officers’ have recommended the Application be granted permission.

The final decision will be made by the members of the Hounslow Planning Committee at Thursday’s meeting.