Ealing Council set to decide on contentious plans to redevelop post office

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The report concerns “Ealing Council set to decide on contentious plans to redevelop post office”. This EalingPulse briefing brings together the main facts, figures and practical consequences so readers can understand the issue beyond the headline.

The main information

Ealing Council is set to decide on the redevelopment of the Northolt Post Office later this week. Councillors on Ealing's planning committee will decide whether to approve plans to demolish the Post Office and former sorting office on 46 Mandeville Road in Northolt on Wednesday, August 19.

Council documents indicate that councillors have been advised to approve the application. If approved, the Post Office will be temporarily closed during construction as the existing building will be knocked down.

However, the Post Office will be rebuilt and will be slightly larger than the current site. Concerns raised by local residents and the Northolt Residents Association primarily focused on the visual scale of a five-storey building, potential traffic congestion on Mandeville Road, and a preference for a residential-led scheme in line with the site's draft allocation in Ealing's emerging Local Plan.

However, council officers noted that the draft plan is not yet adopted and carries limited weight, and that ownership constraints, market conditions, and viability would restrict residential development in the near term. This includes £216,270 for off-site affordable workspace, and £73,180 towards the council's Air Quality Action Plan measures.

What this may mean for residents

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This briefing is based on reporting by Ealing Nub News. Use the source link beneath the article to check full statements, documents, additional figures and later updates.