Covid Reflections, Burlington Lane Plan and Chiswick Mall Flooding

I took the opportunity to thank her personally and her staff for their difficult role during the dreadful covid outbreak. So many of us lost family members, friends and colleagues. May they rest in peace

1 Burlington Lane W4 Planning application large block

Despite 125 plus objectors including the representative Old Chiswick Preservation Society, Hounslow Council planners are recommending approval for this oversize development.

Historic England says in its response to the application, “The large scale, bulk and massing of the proposed development would be entirely out of keeping with its historic surroundings, resulting in a considerable amount of harm to multiple heritage designations, including those of the highest significance. Therefore, Historic England strongly objects to these proposals and recommends that more modest forms of development are pursued for this site which would avoid harmful effects to this exceptionally historic part of Hounslow’

That’s a powerful statement by a respected organisation- completely ignored.

Chiswick Mall continued flooding

High tides flood parts of Chiswick Mall. The tide drops, ideally the water drains away.

It’s now a frequent event for the Mall drainage pipes to block and residents have to wear wellington boots to enter their homes

Others pedestrians, school children and cyclists are forced to take alternative routes to avoid this hazard.

LBH do eventually attend and resolve but there can be a materially delay in resolution.

A KC resident has reminded LBH of their statutory obligation to keep the Mall clear.

We are monitoring closely. Cllr Rajawat Council leader declined to attend.

Water leak child's bedroom

A tenant living in Chiswick Lane reported that since late 2024 his daughter's bedroom had a water leak coming from a property on the floor above His protestations to the landlord were ignored.

With the help of our enforcement team access was gained within 24 hours and the leak repaired.

Our officers promptly respond and can use related legislation

New MOT station Prebend Gardens

After nearly two years of tests, planning and exams the scooter/motorcycle shop on the corner of Prebend Gardens has qualified as a MOT station. The time effort and cost was significant and I contributed with modest advice and guidance.

Cllr John Todd

john.todd@hounslow.gov.uk

07866 784651

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2025

Council Meetings - Borough Council

Tuesday 25 March - Final Meeting of Council Year

There is public access for these meetings via a direct lift from the ground floor to the Council Meeting Room

6th Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB

Council Meetings – Overview and Scrutiny Committee

6th Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB

Council Meetings – Planning

Thursday, 13 February: Planning committee

Important Current Local Issues During weekends, residents can still access council services on-line or via emergency numbers:

To inform the council of an emergency, please call 020 8583 2222

CONSERVATIVE COUNCILLOR SURGERIES

Chiswick: Every Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am at Chiswick Library (the eight Conservative councillors take this surgery in turn).

Gunnersbury: First Saturday of the month from 10am to 11am at The Gunnersbury Triangle Club, Triangle Way, off The Ridgeway, W3 8LU (at least one of the Chiswick Gunnersbury ward councillors takes this surgery). 

CONSERVATIVE COUNCILLORS and CONTACTS

Chiswick Gunnersbury ward

Cllr Joanna Biddolph joanna.biddolph@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 703446

Cllr Ranjit Gill ranjit.gill@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 702956

Cllr Ron Mushiso ron.mushiso@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 702887

Chiswick Homefields ward

Cllr Jack Emsley jack.emsley@hounslow.gov.uk 07977 396017

Cllr Gerald McGregor gerald.mcgregor@hounslow.gov.uk 07866 784821

Cllr John Todd john.todd@hounslow.gov.uk 07866 784651

Chiswick Riverside ward

Cllr Gabriella Giles gabriella.giles@hounslow.gov.uk 07966 270823

Cllr Peter Thompson peter.thompson@hounslow.gov.uk 07977 395810

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