West Acton, Ealing - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Acton, Ealing - Greater London.
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Planning applications in West Acton are administered by London Borough Of Ealing. View the full London Borough Of Ealing planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Acton
West Acton, located in West London, is a vibrant area within the London Borough of Ealing. As part of the larger Acton community, it offers a blend of residential and commercial spaces, making it a key focus for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Ealing
- Parliamentary constituency: Ealing Central and Acton
- LSOA: Ealing 024F
Crime Statistics
514 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 149
- violent-crime: 116
- vehicle-crime: 47
- public-order: 39
- other-theft: 31
- burglary: 29
- shoplifting: 28
- criminal-damage-arson: 27
- drugs: 14
- theft-from-the-person: 13
- robbery: 11
- bicycle-theft: 4
- other-crime: 4
- possession-of-weapons: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Acton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Acton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for West Acton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
60 planning applications found near West Acton.
- - 96 Princes Gardens Acton W3 0LJ
Remove tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 262285PTC - 96 Princes Gardens Acton W3 0LJ
Remove tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-04 - 261980HH - 14 Queens Drive Acton W3 0HA
Construction of a garage; installation of photovoltaic panels; roof alterations including pitched roof and rooflights; alterations to existing detached garage including installation of EV charging fac
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 156 Noel Road Acton W3 0JR
Single storey side/rear extension; front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 22 Hanger View Way Acton W3 0EX
Single storey rear extension; internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 1 Vale Lane Acton W3 0DY
T1 Prunus: Fell to ground level / Section dismantle. Tree has outgrown front garden space. Roots are lifting front paving slabs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 60 Corringway Ealing W5 3AD
Single storey side extension; conversion of a garage into a habitable room including replacement of existing garage door; first floor rear extension; roof extension incorporating three rooflights and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 3 Walton Way Acton W3 0AN
Conversion of existing two x self-contained flats into three self-contained flats; single storey side extension; insertion of window to rear elevation; associated cycle storage, refuse storage and bou
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Concord Business Centre Unit 9 Concord Road Acton W3 0TJ
Alterations to increase the eaves and ridge height of the existing building (Use Class B8) to facilitate the introduction of a new floor, creating additional usable space for storage and ancillary off
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 62 Noel Road Acton W3 0JT
Single storey rear extension (max 6m deep and max 3m high) (following demolition of existing outbuilding) (42 Days Prior Approval Notification Process)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Concord Business Centre, Unit 9, Concord Road, Acton, Ealing, W3 0TJ
Alterations to increase the eaves and ridge height of the existing building (Use Class B8) to facilitate the introduction of a new floor, creating additional usable space for storage and ancillary off
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Old Oak Park Royal | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 15 Walton Way Acton W3 0AW
Alteration of roof from hip to gable end; rear dormer roof extension (involving conversion of roofspace to habitable use), alterations to side elevation fenestration; single storey front infill extens
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 144 Noel Road Acton W3 0JR
Conversion of a single dwellinghouse into two self-contained residential units; part single, part two storey rear extension (following demolition of exisitng conservatory); single storey side extensio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 15 Walton Way Acton W3 0AW
Single storey (max 6.0m deep and max 2.80 high) rear and side extensions (following demolition of existing rear extension) (42 Days Prior Approval Notification Process
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 154 Noel Road Acton W3 0JR
Single storey (max 6.00m deep and max 3.78 high) rear extension (42 Days Prior Approval Notification Process)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 27 Westfields Road Acton W3 0AX
Application for a Non-Material Amendment (S96a) to planning permission ref: 250472HH dated: 09.05.2025 for 'Single storey detached garden outbuilding for use as gym /playroom with a toilet following t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 113 Noel Road Acton W3 0JQ
Use of room within dwelling for 2 TFL-licensed taxi operator offices (Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 1 Alwyn Gardens Acton W3 0JH
Retention of two-storey rear extension with amendments to height and roof form to a shallow crown roof (Part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 6 Vale Lane Acton W3 0DY
Single storey rear extension; installation of rear dormer window; installation of one rooflight to rear roofslope; installation of one rooflight to side gable; conversion of existing detached garage i
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 223 Princes Gardens Acton W3 0LU
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of West Acton in Ealing - Greater London
West Acton, located in West London, is a vibrant area within the London Borough of Ealing. As part of the larger Acton community, it offers a blend of residential and commercial spaces, making it a key focus for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
The West Acton area recorded 514 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
West Acton has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hanger Hill, Haymills Estate, Brunswick, Acton Town Centre, Ealing Common, Ealing Cricket Ground, Creffield, Hanger Hill Garden Estate, No data available for publication by HE, Mill Hill Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Acton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in West Acton
In the last 24 months, 225 planning applications were submitted near West Acton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Acton.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Acton were full planning applications (74), outline applications (44), tree works (37). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 199 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 74 applications
- Refused: 19 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 126 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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