A regenration scheme which promises to breathe new life into Brentford was given the green light.

ISIS Waterside regeneration was granted planning permission for the regeneration of Brentford Lock West; a 6.4 hectare development of 520 homes and commercial space in Commerce Road.

The Council gave the go ahead at Wednesday's Sustainable Development committee meeting following an 18 month period of stakeholder engagement and public consultation.

Les Brown, a resident of Brentford Lock Island said: ISIS has made genuineefforts to engage with the residents and businesses of Brentford and to understand what we need to breathe life back into parts of our town that for almost two decades have been in need of redevelopment and investment.

We hope that this development will kick-start further regeneration around the Grand Union Canal, Brentford waterside and support the ongoing regeneration of the town centre.

Key to the proposal is the redevelopment of the public area, which will include courtyards and green spaces. The plans also include the refurbishment of the bus depot located on the site and the creation of streets which will connect the development with the water as well as a new bridge linking the site to the parkland across the canal.

Julia Quilliam, director of Quilliam Properties Services in Brentford and member of Brentford High Street Steering Group, said: Local people are really passionate about Brentford. Each year thousands of us turn out to events and show our support for the town.

The residential aspect of the proposed development includes larger three and four bedroom homes which this area has been crying out for and ISISs investment and commitment is a terrific show of confidence in the area that I hope will attract businesses back to the High Street.

I am looking forward to seeing the vision to make Brentford a contemporary town which embraces its history become a reality.

Brentford lock West will support community uses and ISIS has already given space to the local canoe club, EDGE, in association with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and Cultivate London, an innovative urban farm.

Brentford has struggled with the decline of its High Street and growing uncertainty over the future of vacant sites in and around the town centre.

Katie Sully, development director at ISIS, said: We aim to connect this new neighbourhood with the waterside and strengthen the link between the canal and the town centre.

The plans combine Brentford's heritage with a modern range of homes, commercial spaces and services, which will provide the town with a competitive advantage for future generations.