Plans for the redevelopment of the former Honey Monster Food Factory site in Southall have been approved by Ealing Council’s Planning Committee following consideration at its meeting on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

Planning application 253874FUL, relating to the Former Honey Monster Food Factory site in Norwood Green, Southall, UB2 4AE, was presented to councillors for determination after a period of public and officer review.

The committee heard the planning officer’s report, considered representations from interested parties and debated the proposals before reaching a decision to approve the application, subject to the relevant planning conditions and legal agreements.

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Major transformation planned for long-vacant industrial site

The approval will allow the long-vacant former factory site to be redeveloped as a major employment-led regeneration project. The scheme will replace the existing buildings with a hyperscale data centre, alongside supporting facilities designed to provide wider economic benefits.

The development includes plans for affordable workspace, a training centre and associated infrastructure works. These elements are intended to create opportunities for local employment, skills development and investment in the surrounding area.

The former Honey Monster factory has been a well-known Southall landmark for decades. Since manufacturing operations ended, the site has remained unused while various redevelopment options have been explored to bring the land back into productive use.

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Planning contributions and next steps

As part of the approval, the development is expected to deliver significant financial contributions through planning obligations. Around £17.76 million has been secured through a combination of Section 106 contributions and the Ealing Community Infrastructure Levy.

The funding package will support measures including transport improvements, carbon reduction initiatives and air-quality measures linked to the development. Further details will be confirmed through the formal planning decision documents.

The council’s decision notice will set out the full conditions attached to the approval, including requirements that must be met before and during construction. The redevelopment marks a significant change for one of Southall’s former industrial sites and is expected to shape the future use of the location.