The Green Quarter Highly Commended at the Planning Awards

The Green Quarter was highly commended in the Planning for the Natural Environment category at the Planning Awards 2021, recognising the development's approach to creating new green spaces and supporting biodiversity in West London.

The recognition reflects the environmental ambitions at the heart of The Green Quarter, a major regeneration project transforming a former industrial site in Southall into a new neighbourhood surrounded by parks, gardens and wetland habitats.

The Green Quarter was highly commended for its vision to create one of the UK's most biodiverse residential developments while delivering significant new green space for both residents and the wider community.

What Are the Planning Awards?

The Planning Awards bring together planning professionals from across the public and private sectors to recognise excellence in planning, regeneration and placemaking.

The awards celebrate projects that demonstrate innovation, positive community impact and long-term environmental and social benefits, shining a spotlight on standout developments from across the UK.

Receiving a commendation highlights the strength of The Green Quarter's environmental strategy and the role nature plays in shaping the development.

Creating Space for Nature at The Green Quarter

The Green Quarter is being designed around extensive green infrastructure and wildlife habitats.

This includes Central Gardens, a new public park at the heart of the development, alongside approximately 13 acres of parkland that form part of a wider strategy to enhance biodiversity and nature recovery across the site.

The development is delivering access to extensive green space, helping to reconnect people with nature while creating habitats that support birds, insects and other wildlife.

Working with London Wildlife Trust

To help maximise biodiversity, Berkeley has partnered with London Wildlife Trust throughout the design of the development's open spaces and habitats.

Working with biodiversity specialists helps ensure that green spaces are designed not only for people to enjoy, but also to encourage wildlife to flourish and support long-term ecological value.

This collaborative approach is helping to create a development where nature is integrated into the fabric of the neighbourhood rather than treated as an afterthought.

A Vision for Sustainable Regeneration

Through the creation of parks and gardens the development aims to demonstrate how large-scale regeneration can support both new homes and environmental enhancement, creating a lasting legacy for residents, visitors and local wildlife.

Supporting Nature Through Design

Creating spaces where people and wildlife can thrive is a key part of Berkeley's wider approach to sustainable development. Through partnerships with organisations such as London Wildlife Trust and the creation of new habitats, parks and wetlands, The Green Quarter demonstrates how nature can be integrated into large-scale regeneration projects.
Learn more about Berkeley's approach to Nature & Biodiversity and explore the company's wider commitment to environmental enhancement and habitat creation across its developments.

The recognition received at the Planning Awards also forms part of a broader track record of industry awards and accreditations that acknowledge Berkeley's work in placemaking, sustainability and quality. Discover more on the Berkeley Awards & Accreditations page.