Hounslow community land project

Sign by the front gate on Hanworth road, May 2010

Hounslow Community Land Project is a derelict piece of land on Hanworth Road, Hounslow which has been unofficially opened to the public as a community garden and sports area. The site, which is owned by Transport for London, has been occupied by a group of land rights activists who have set up a camp and created a football pitch, badminton court, wildlife pond and vegetable growing areas.[1]

The site's history

Transport for London, who own the derelict land which was formerly a dye-works and a pub, had intended to build a new bus depot there. But with strong public opposition, their plans have been dropped and they now intend to sell the land for other development.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ - The Hounslow and Brentford Times - Eco Villagers prepare to leave after court ruling
  2. ↑ - Hounslow and Chiswick Guardian - Victory for campaigners as bus garage plans dropped

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Coordinates: 51°27′52.02″N 0°21′57.84″W / 51.4644500°N 0.3660667°W / 51.4644500; -0.3660667

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