A  NEW planning application for the Lammas Park flood management project will be submitted by Ealing Council.

It follows feedback from residents' on the current work.

Back in May, Ealing began work to capture and temporarily store excess rainwater during heavy downpours.

The work was paused after residents raised concerns over the excavation and disposal of soil.

The council says the new application will go in some time this month and a decision is expected by February.

Critics say they are frustrated over the delay in completing  the work, which has put a section of the park out of use for 15 months.

One of them, Martin Loat, said: "Half of Lammas Park has been fenced off since the Spring and it looks awful.

"Many residents were concerned by the lack of consultation and also argued that mounds of earth left after the drainage digging were intrusive. 

"The council signs that went up in Lammas Park a few days ago seem to acknowledge this point. 

"They now say a further planning application is needed' for ground levelling work. 

"This means the park won't be fully useable again until after grass has grown back next summer, meaning the whole thing could last 16-18 months.

"It has left locals asking why didn't the council consult properly and get it right first time?"

In an update, the council said essential drainage connection work that does not require further planning approval will be completed this month.

A spokesperson added: "We appreciate and regret the inconvenience that this has caused our residents and other park users, for which we apologise.”