A petition has been launched to oppose the massive Tesco and Homebase development.

Hounslow Council recently approved the scheme but it has yet to be given the go-ahead by the Mayor of London and could go to appeal to the of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The Osterley & Wyke Green Residents' Association (OWGRA) has started a petition against the development which would see 16 tower blocks built in the area around Gillette Corner.

The Homebase site at Syon Lane would become a mixed-use development, including a large supermarket with car parking and 473 flats.

New housing will sit above a podium containing the supermarket and car park, in a series of tall buildings that range in height from four to 17-storeys.

The Tesco Osterley site will see up to 1,677 flats, 35% of which would be classed as affordable, commercial uses and new public spaces.

The Tesco Extra store at this site would be relocated to the Homebase site.

Osterley and Wyke Green Residents Association (OWGRA), Brentford Voice, the Isleworth Society and Historic England with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew had objected to the proposals.

OWGRA says, "We firmly continue to believe that Hounslow's housing aims can be achieved by developments which are more sympathetic to the area and meet Hounslow's housing needs for family-sized homes."

It is also running a paper-based petition for those who don't have access to the internet which can be printed off and posted to them by Friday 7 May to 130 Wood Lane, Osterley, TW7 5EQ).

The association is also looking for volunteers who would knock on some doors locally to get more signatures. If you are willing to help you can email [email protected].

The petition can be found here

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