London’s largest brownfield regeneration site has moved decisively closer to delivery, as the Mayor of London’s Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) secures agreement on the heads of terms for a landmark Public Land Agreement with Government and formally launches the search for a visionary Private Sector Partner.
The agreement will see OPDC consolidate its landholdings with sites owned by the Department for Transport (DfT) into a single, publicly owned development site of approximately 70 acres. For the first time, this creates a unified platform to plan and deliver the transformation of Old Oak, one of the most strategically important regeneration opportunities in the UK.
Bringing the land together under a single public‑sector strategy represents a major breakthrough for Old Oak. It enables long‑term, place‑based planning at scale and provides the certainty needed to unlock private investment, accelerate housing delivery and maximise economic impact.
The move follows £340 million of investment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), used by OPDC to assemble privately owned land across the area, laying the foundations for comprehensive regeneration.
Centred on Old Oak Common station in west London, the regeneration will be anchored by what will become the UK’s largest and best‑connected new transport hub. The station will link HS2, the Elizabeth line, the Great Western Main Line and Heathrow Express, placing Old Oak at the heart of the national rail network.
The plans for Old Oak include:
- 8,000 new homes
- 200,000 square metres of commercial and community space
- New public realm and green space
- A world‑class hub for technology, research and business
Once complete, the development is expected to support 11,000 jobs and create a thriving new canal‑side district for west London.
With the land now aligned, OPDC is launching a two‑stage procurement process to appoint an ambitious and innovative Private Sector Partner capable of shaping and delivering this nationally significant project.
The partner will work alongside OPDC to bring forward development at scale, ensuring high‑quality design, strong placemaking and long‑term economic value. A preferred partner is expected to be selected by Spring 2027.
A Tender Notice, setting out how to access the procurement portal, will be published on the Old Oak section of the OPDC website and via the Government’s Find a Tender Service from 28 May 2026. The portal will include full procurement documentation and requirements for prospective bidders.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said:
“This landmark partnership with national government means the capital’s biggest brownfield site, Old Oak, can now deliver for Londoners, driving forward significant housing delivery and economic growth. Together, we’re unlocking land for thousands of affordable homes and jobs, alongside thriving public spaces all connected by incredible transport links. This vibrant new canalside district at Old Oak will transform West London and shape its future for decades to come, as we continue to build a greener, fairer and more prosperous city for all.”
This landmark partnership between London government and national government represents a significant step forward in delivering both housing supply and economic growth, not just for the capital but for the UK as a whole.
With its scale, connectivity and public‑sector leadership, Old Oak is positioned to become a model for how complex brownfield sites can be unlocked to deliver homes, jobs and inclusive growth.
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