A 13-story hotel with a music venue and café is planned for West London, despite local objections on height and traffic.
Ealing Council approved the plan on February 5th. The site, located at 100 Hanger Lane, will feature workspaces, a music venue, and a café. Notably, this development won’t have any car parking.
Locals voiced 22 objections, mainly about height, traffic, and pollution. One resident believes the height violates local plans, stating that approving it would be a bad move.
One section of the building will have 5 stories, while the other part will reach 13 stories.
Councilor Jonathan Oxley also opposed the project, arguing that the building lacks architectural appeal. He stated that it defies the council’s local plan and urged honoring it. He emphasized that elected council members, not officers, should decide.
Councilor Dee Martin reminded him about the elected members’ role, clarifying that they, not planning officers, are making the decisions.
James Penfold, who manages the development project, described it as a creative lifestyle hotel. He says it targets both business and leisure travelers and aims to be a neighborhood destination. Penfold added that their interests align with those of local residents.
Councilor Miriam Rice expressed her appreciation for the planned cultural offerings. She hopes for a new small venue where future stars can perform, noting that famous musicians played nearby previously.
The area already has hotels like Premier Inn and Crowne Plaza. The developers will invest over £925,000 locally, with the money supporting roads, transportation, and carbon offsets.
