The planning inquiry into a controversial 441-home Hawkins Brown-designed residential scheme in west London was set to start today.

The architect’s proposals, drawn up for housing association L&Q, would deliver the homes on the site of a Citroen car dealership at Brentford in five blocks, ranging in height from 12-18 storeys.

Local planning authority Hounslow council refused the proposals under delegated powers in February 2018. It cited the scheme’s impact on nearby heritage assets – including the Kew Gardens World Heritage Site, Strand on the Green, Kew Green and Gunnersbury Park.

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