Brentford to see a new High Street

Suzie Betlem spoke on behalf of Brentford Chamber at the Planning Committee meeting which approved Ballymore’s scheme for the Land South of the High Street.

While we would have preferred the scheme to have been substantially re-written since it was initially rejected by the public in November 2012, we look forward to working with Ballymore to help them progress the scheme in the best manner possible. At the Planning Committee meeting Ballymore agreed to give a 20% rent reduction to all new business tenants within the London Borough of Hounslow opening in Brentford. As a Chamber we will continue to urge Ballymore to increase this amount for existing Brentford businesses.

Ballymore confirmed that a retail strategy would be delivered at the Planning Committee, although they were unable to provide any details. Joe Swindells of Ballymore committed to work with the local business community both to minimise the impact of the development and to retain existing businesses where possible.

Regeneration can only be a good thing for Brentford and its many diverse businesses, both large and small. Our commitment as a Chamber is to work with Ballymore on behalf of our members to achieve the best results possible and to minimise the impact of a seven year plan.