Ilford Western Gateway

Background

The Ilford Western Gateway (IWG) project plans to develop the area between Ilford Hill flyover and Ilford Station creating safer, greener and more accessible spaces for people to work, live and play.

We aim to redefine the arrival into Ilford, establishing a garden quarter and creating a public realm that rebalances the currently car-dominated environment. The IWG will capitalise on the arrival of the Elizabeth Line and complement the wider regeneration of Ilford.

Plans include:

• Approximately 1000 new homes with excellent amenities and services;
• Well connected walking and cycling routes;
• Attractive green spaces with a variety of planting to improve air quality;
• Approximately 30,000sq ft of commercial and community spaces to support local groups and businesses;
• Redevelopment of the existing Ilford gyratory.

In September 2022 it was announced that Countryside, the UK's leading mixed-tenure developer with 45 years of placemaking experience had been selected to jointly deliver the IWG with the Council.

We have begun a process of negotiating with third party interests with a view to acquiring all land and rights required to deliver the IWG. However, should we be unable to acquire all land and rights by agreement we intend to seek powers of compulsory acquisition.

What is a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO)?

A compulsory purchase order (CPO) is a legal tool which may be used by some organisations, including councils, to compulsorily acquire land or property to support building development, regeneration and infrastructure projects that are in the public interest.

Further information on CPOs and The Crichel Down Rules can be found on GOV.UK

Cabinet authorised the in-principle use of CPO power in February 2021. Please see minutes from February 11 2021 Cabinet meeting.

 

As the Compulsory Purchase progresses, relevant documents and information will be added to this web page.

 

If you have any questions about this project please contact:

James Dewey -james.dewey@gateleyhamer.com 

Jonathan Gray -Jonathan.Gray@gateleyhamer.com