What will replace B&Q?

The Reef Group and architects Benoy are putting on display this week the latest plans for the B&Q site behind Chiswick roundabout.

The project team will be available to discuss the plans today (Tuesday 19 March) and Thursday 21 March between 3.30 and 7.30pm at the Musical Museum, 399 High Street, Brentford TW8 0DU.

‘Our proposal will deliver the world’s first fully integrated customer-centric car showcase, exhibition, gaming and technology experience’ they say.

‘At the heart of the scheme will be a new public square surrounded by restaurants, retail, a hotel and residential units.

‘It is envisaged that the scheme will become London’s hub for automotive technology, generating high-value employment that will revitalise this strategically important location’.

The exhibition is designed as a community consultation prior to putting in planning application. Pity then that most people who might want to have a look will be at work at that time, or if they work at home because they have kids they’ll be picking up their children from school and giving them their tea.