More than 2,000 new homes would be built in Brentford as part of plans to regenerate the area over the next 10 years, it has emerged.

The 2,100 homes, which would be built by 2018, could see an influx of 5,000 people into the area, a thousand of which will be school age.

The influx could mean a new secondary would be built in the eastern part of the borough and current schools would be expanded to cope with the extra demand.

The proposals were revealed in the Brentford Area Action Plan (BAAP), which outlines ambitious plans to regenerate the “neglected” area over the next decade.

The plans also include a new farmers’ market in Brentford High Street; the relocation of Brentford Football Club in the east of Lionel Road and the promotion of Great West Road as a “vibrant gateway to and from London”.

The waterside area would also be given a total revamp.

Brentford ward councillor Andrew Dakers said the 10-year project could cost up to a billion pounds.

Councillor Barbara Reid, lead member for environment and planning, who unveiled the BAAP, said: “This has been four years in the making and we have consulted thousands of residents and businesses on the plans.

"It is very much a community effort and we have got people’s views at the heart of the plan. Another important thing about the BAAP is how it goes towards building pride in Brentford after many years of neglect.

"It intends to guide development over the next 10 years to 2018 and will be used as a framework for developers to reflect the regeneration needs of the area.”

A council spokeswoman said the plans would fit in with the borough’s commitment to becoming “carbon-neutral” and address existing key environmental issues.

There are plans for a £250m revamp of the High Street, bringing in new shops and more short-stay parking spaces for shoppers.

Plans include a new green space at the back of the derelict St Lawrence’s Church, improvements to the H91 bus service – the main bus service running through the High Street – and plans for more youth service facilities.

Coun Reid added: “We want people to come to work and live in Brentford. If people have things on their doorstep then they will have an enhanced shopping experience.”

Coun Dakers: “We welcome the fact that the plan is going through after the work undertaken by the council and the community.”

Residents have welcomed the plans but say action will speak louder than words.

Julia Quilliam, of New Road, said: “The regeneration is great news as for so long people in Brentford have been short-changed.

“From my point of view everyone believed there would be a new high street but with the credit crunch the property prices were not going up.”