Bus Depot on Gypsy Corner
The decision for the Bus Depot appeal was announced on 7th July 2006. The decision by the Inspector was that the appeal is dismissed.
The Inspector found that the appeal scheme would provide insufficient landscaping to properly contribute to the creation of a 'green corridor' and would seriously jeopardise the possibility of achieving such a feature at this location. The proposed garage would not appropriately safeguard the outlook that nearby residents might reasonably expect, due mainly to the 5.2 metre high acoustic barrier. The Inspector also had concerns about air pollution and expressed reservations about the noise assessment.
Steve Austin, who acted on behalf of London Borough of Ealing Planning Services at the Public Inquiry, considered the Inspector's decision to be very clear and robust. He believed that the Inspector had properly considered all the relevant planning issues, and on this basis doubted that TfL would seek to challenge the decision.
At the public meeting on the 20th July, Andrew Slaughter, MP, thanked the residents and WARA for their great contribution to opposing plans for the Bus Depot. He praised the efforts of the residents, saying it was a great achievement for the "little man" to take on the big organisation and win.
Also at the AGM, thanks were expressed to Philip Portwood & Laurence Evans for the support they had given over the period they were Councillors.
