A fresh approach for the former Honey Monster Factory site
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Planning application submitted to the London Borough of Ealing.
Click here to see our latest designs for the data centre campus.
We’re pleased to confirm that we’ve submitted a planning application for the former Honey Monster Factory site to the London Borough of Ealing. After a number of unsuccessful attempts to transform the site under previous owners, we took over the entire freehold in 2023 and now have a fantastic opportunity to deliver on this site’s enormous potential.
We’d like to thank everyone who has engaged with us about our plans for high-quality jobs, affordable workspaces and beautiful canal-side experiences for the Southall community.
Our proposals
A UK-leading data centre right here in Southall
Comprising 50,000sqm of ‘data halls’, powered by 100% renewable energy.
Investing in sustainable transport
Significant travel improvements, including new public paths for pedestrians and cyclists and a new bus route.
New canal-side experiences
We’re opening up the spaces around the site to the public for the first time in decades. This will include nature and public art trails, an outdoor cinema, café and shops.
Affordable workspaces for small local businesses
Over 3,500sqm of affordable workspace for local start-ups, freelancers, creatives and small businesses at discounted rates.
High-quality, well-paid jobs
Creation of around 600+ jobs with higher than average salaries compared to the previously consented scheme, alongside 850+ jobs during construction and apprenticeships including training opportunities for local people throughout the operation of the new facility.
Help bring our proposals to life
Do you want to see our plans for high-quality jobs and beautiful canal-side experiences brought to life right here in Southall? You can now share your comments with Ealing Council and help to ensure this project and all its benefits are delivered.
View of the proposed data centre from Glade Lane Canalside Park mounds showing the proposed outdoor cinema screen (copyright WAX Architectural Visualisations)
The story so far
October 2024 – September 2025
Public consultation with local residents, groups and politicians including two public exhibition events at Southall Library
September 2025
Planning application submitted to Ealing Council
Summer 2026
Planning application considered at Ealing Council’s planning committee
2027
Work begins on site (subject to planning permission)
2030
All works are expected to be complete, and the campus opened
