Planning Archive
Shock of city ghettos, Letter printed in Daily Telegraph 17th Jan 2008 from a local resident
(Includes items in LBH Planning Lists up to 19/04/08)
New Flat Developments
In the last 16 months the site at 2 Windmill Hill has been the subject of four planning applications, only one of which was approved. Following the withdrawal of the last one an amended application has just been submitted for a similar building although the applicant is suggesting the amendments meet with officer approval. We believe there are several unresolved issues and have made the appropriate comments to the Council. Cllr David Payne has acknowledged these and intends to support residents’ objections when the application goes to committee.
At 28/28a Kingsend permission was recently granted on Appeal for 7 flats. The developer is now seeking to amend this by the addition of a further flat in the roof space. We will liaise with Sue Browne and respond accordingly.
A letter has been sent to the Planning Inspectorate objecting to McCarthy and Stone’s Appeal at 22-28 Sharps Lane.
New Applications
Barclays Bank, High Street – Construction of a Bin Store to the north side of the branch (2008/925).
1 Dartmouth Road – Extension to side and rear of property to create a two bedroom attached dwelling with parking for existing and new dwellings (2008/865).
The Plough PH, Bury Street – External & internal alterations including new entrance canopy (2008/1161).
(Includes LBH Planning Lists up to 22/03/08)
New Flat
Developments
A lot of activity in the last month.
In Kingsend applications were refused for redevelopment at 16&18 Kingsend (12 flats). Appeals were also dismissed at Nos 51 & 53 (14 flats) and No 53 (9 flats). An Appeal is outstanding at No 49 (11 flats) and we have written to the Planning Inspectorate supporting local objections.
Another Appeal is outstanding at 69-83 Park Way (10 flats). The site is behind HGB Motorcycles. We have written to the Inspectorate expressing concern the development would have on the local traders, the loss of parking to Park House offices (currently vacant), poor access and congestion in Park Way.
The application for 31 sheltered flats at Nos 55-59 Pembroke Road was refused by the Council. Applications at 2 Windmill Hill (5 flats) and 22-24 Wood Lane were withdrawn just before consideration by the Planning committee.
At 22-28 Sharps Lane McCarthy & Stone have recently lodged an Appeal against the Council’s refusal of their application for 35 sheltered flats.
Update on Other Applications
The applications at The Ferns, Withy Lane (5 flats) and The Orchard PH, Ickenham Road (conversion of first floor and rear extension to form small hotel) are still under consideration.
86 Eastcote Road – A letter has been sent to the Council registering concern at the elevational appearance and loss of parking resulting from the proposed chalet bungalow on land at the rear, fronting on to Larne Road.
New Applications
106A Pembroke Road – use of premises as Dance and drama school (2008/502)
58-64 Pembroke Road – use of former garage showroom and new side extension at rear of Tesco store (2008/582)
Chelmsine House, Bury Street – Change of use from Office to residential and construction of new second floor to provide four 2 bed flats and one 3 bed flat (2008/706).
St Martins Church, High Street – Listed Building Consent for the provision of high and low level sign and notice board adjacent to No 43 (2008/698). Council website shows “no further action.”
138 High Street – Siting of an A board on the pavement (Adv/2008/35).
Civic Amenity Site, New Years Green Lane
Redevelopment of
site to include extension of site area, new access, rearrangement of existing
facilities, new offices and store rooms (2008/564).
The site is in the Green Belt and this is a comprehensive redevelopment to accommodate increased recycling. It is proposed to improve New Years Green Lane from Harvil Road to the new entrance. The Design and Access Statement (35 pages) is unclear on any proposals for improving the traffic flow from Ruislip. Full details are available on the Council’s website.
(Includes LBH Planning List up to 16/02/08)
New Flat Developments
55-59 Pembroke Road – Alcyone Developments are proposing a building of 1-3 storeys to provide 31 sheltered flats with associated facilities (2007/3639)
2 Windmill Hill – Replacement of existing house with a two storey building to provide 5 two bed flats with associated parking (2008/206).
The Ferns, Withy Lane – An outline application for a three storey building with roof terrace and ground floor vehicular access to provide 5 one bed flats (2007/3707).
Letters of comment have been sent to the Council in respect of the above applications.
69-83 Park Way – Passguild Ltd have appealed to the Planning Inspectorate against the Councils refusal of their application for 10 flats on land at the rear of Park House.
49 Kingsend – Cameron Land & Planning have appealed to the Planning Inspectorate against the Council’s refusal of their application for 11 flats.
Other Recent Planning Applications
86 Eastcote Road – 3 bed chalet bungalow in rear garden with access off Larne Road (2008/48)
Orchard PH, Ickenham Road – proposed extension to provide 24 Bed Hotel (2007/3884). Following representations from a local resident a letter has been sent to the Council with concerns about possible access onto Sharps Lane.
Kingsend - New Flat Developments
At No 49 the application for
redevelopment with 11 flats was refused in December.
Appeals have been upheld on Nos 43-45 (14 flats) and 28-28a (7 flats).
22-28
Sharps Lane – 35 Flats by McCarthy & Stone
Application refused
by Planning Committee 08/01/08
22-24
Wood lane
An application for
the replacement of two existing houses with two buildings providing 14 flats
(2007/3819).
Bishop Ramsey Lower School, Eastcote Road
Last month we reported an application for the revocation of condition relating
to treatment of the existing pedestrian access to Manor Way (2007/3690). An
application has now been submitted for approval of reserved matters relating to
the outline approval granted in 2007 for 35 new homes (2007/3607)
Other Recent Planning Applications
7 Seaton Gardens – first floor side extension to create new one bed end terrace unit (2007/3832)
6 Park Way Two bed detached house in rear garden (2007/3377)
The Orchard, Ickenham Road – Two storey rear extension to provide 14 bedrooms and alterations to existing first floor to provide a further 10 bedrooms to create a 24 bedroom hotel, with restaurant at ground level and including alterations to existing façade (2007/3884).
The Plough PH, Bury Street – Internal refurbishment including disabled facilities and associated works, including external drinking areas (2007/3732 & 3743). Also an application for listed building consent in respect of proposed various internal and external signage (2008/109).
Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Road – Replace existing conservatory with flat roof extension and balcony, various alterations including disabled lift and tower on roof and lychgate on Ickenham Road frontage (2007/3668).
STC,
Breakspear Road – Unauthorised Works
We understand the
meeting between the Corporate Director of Planning and STC Managing Director is
to be held shortly.
Shock of city ghettos, Letter printed in Daily Telegraph 17th Jan 2008 from a local resident
Sir - I believe a contributory factor
to "white flight" is that local residents have no effective say in the retention
of their environment. I live in what is still a pleasant London borough. However
the local residents and council are unable to keep it how they would like it.
Developers are buying up land as well as large houses, which are knocked down
and replaced with blocks of flats. The fact that residents petition the council
against these, and the council also turns down planning permission, counts for
naught.
The government inspectorate walks roughshod over the whole procedure and allows
the development to go ahead.
If residents are not allowed any say about their environment, is it surprising
many choose to move away? What is the point of paying for local government if it
is unable to make decisions?
Mary Brown, Ruislip, Middlesex
Kingsend - New Flat Developments
16-18 Kingsend – Conversion and extension of two existing houses to provide 12 new flats (2007/3582)
28 Kingsend – Replacement of two existing houses with 3 storey building to provide 7 flats (2007/3667)
22-28
Sharps Lane – 35 Flats by McCarthy & Stone
We reported last
month Mike’s letter to LBH in support of local residents objections. Support
has also been registered by Cllrs Corthorne & Stone, and also Nick Hurd MP. The
latter has copied Mike in on his letter to LBH.
The application is included on the Agenda for the 08 January Planning Committee meeting with a recommendation for refusal. Officers report that whilst they have no objection in principle the proposal is considered excessive in terms of density, bulk, height etc. Full details of the Officers report and objections may be seen on LBH website under Councillors/ Meetings/Reports. It makes interesting reading.
RAF
Lime Grove
Taylor Wimpey have submitted revised plans which include amendments to the
Eastcote Road entrance (2007/2463 7 3046).
Other
Recent Planning Applications
Lady Bankes School,
Dawlish Drive – Renewal of windows on front elevation and part west elevation
and associated works (application for Listed Building Consent 2007/3471)
1 The Uplands – 4 bed house in garden (2007/2786). A letter has been sent to LBH supporting local residents concerns.
Planning Appeal
103 Park Ave – The Planning Inspectorate dismissed the appeal against the
Council’s refusal of a pair of semi detached houses. The site is adjacent to
the 1930’s listed houses.
STC,
Breakspear Road – Unauthorised Works
Cllr Corthorne has
advised Mike that he is pursuing the matter of the proposed meeting between Jean
Palmer and STC Managing Director.
Hillingdon Residents Association Planning Forum
John attended the latest meeting in December. Subjects covered included Homes
in Multiple Occupation (HMO), progress of the Local Development Framework and
proposed expansion at Heathrow. A brief summary of the HMO issues is available
should anyone require more information.
New Flat Developments
22-28 Sharps Lane – letter sent to Council objecting to McCarthy & Stone application for 35 flats
55-59 Pembroke Road – Application for 35 flats awaited
51-53 Kingsend – Daniel Family Homes are appealing against the Council’s refusal of their application to redevelop the site with 14 flats (2007/1454). Comments on the application must be received at the Planning Inspectorate no later than 20/12/07.
53 Kingsend – Daniel Family Homes are also appealing against the refusal of their application for 9 flats (2007/2034). Comment date is the same as above.
96 Park Ave – Application for a “quad” block of flats (houses) withdrawn.
2 Windmill Hill - Application for “quad” block of flats (houses) withdrawn.
Bishop Ramsey School
Taylor
Wimpey have circulated to local residents revised proposals for the Lower School
site prior to submitting an application for approval of reserved matters.
See leaflet for more details :
Taylor Wimpey Leaflet
part 1.jpg Taylor
Wimpey Leaflet part 2.jpg
Other Recent Planning Applications
330 Victoria Road – Extensions to side and rear of property to convert house to 1x2 bed and 1x1 bed flats (2007/3253).
151 High Street – First floor extension over approved single storey extension and rear access to provide two 1 bed flats (2007/3407).
1 The Uplands – 4 bed house in garden (2007/2786).
Planning Appeal
103 Park Ave – John attended the Appeal hearing at Civic Centre. Applicant is appealing against refusal of pair semi detached houses to replace the bungalow adjacent to 1930’s listed houses.
Mobile Phone Masts
We recently reported the Council’s decision to lift their moratorium on the installation of masts on Council property. The Council have now held their annual roll out meeting with telecoms operators and it appears there is a slow down in their development programmes and many of the proposed new sites will not be brought forward in the foreseeable future.
The Council has recently added Telecommunications to the Planning section on their website. Apart from showing general information on telecommunications planning in Hillingdon it will show the existing operational sites, those with planning consent and future proposals.
Local Development Framework (UDP Replacement)
John attended a progress seminar at Civic Centre. The draft document is now in final stage and a further short public consultation is planned before presentation to Cabinet for approval. The document is then open to public comment before consideration by an Inspector. Officers expect final approval to the document by late 2008.
Planning Reform Bill
The Bill is now before Parliament. Recent press reports indicate that following the consultation stage the Government is proposing to allow :
- the possibility of public involvement at Independent Planning Commission hearings
- relaxing the requirements for loft extensions.
New Flat Developments
22-28 Sharps Lane – An application by McCarthy & Stone to replace the existing houses with a part two part three storey building providing 35 sheltered apartments (2007/2730). Local residents have raised concerns about the impact the development would have on their amenity, including change in character of the street, overlooking, insufficient parking, increase in traffic, etc.
The Association are supporting local resident’s objections.
Ruislip Manor Library, Victoria Road – Conversion of existing Library to 9 flats and refurbishment of 3 existing flats (2007/2923).
RAF Lime Grove
Last month we reported the application for approval of reserved matters including details of design external appearance and landscaping for 385 dwellings (2007/2463). This showed the original approved access on to Eastcote Road, which involved the installation of traffic lights.
This month there have been two further applications relating to the development. These propose an alternative access to Eastcote Road :-
(a) Details of reserved matters submitted, including design. external appearance and landscaping for 385 dwellings (2007/2954). This shows the alternative access from Eastcote Road
(b) Details of proposed new access road from Eastcote Road (2007/2954).
Other Recent Planning Applications
113A Victoria Road – Conversion of existing first & second floor 3 bed flat to two 1 bed flats (2007/2975)
325 Victoria Road – End of terrace 4 bed house (2007/2936).
Bury Wharf, Bury Street – Replacement of existing warehouse with new three storey office block (2007/3269). The previous application for an identical building was recently withdrawn. This application includes an Arboricultural Report and Ecology Survey. Also drawings showing that the windows in neighbouring houses cannot be seen from the second floor windows. The building will be occupied by pharmaceutical company Auden Mckenzie.
Church of Latter Day Saints, Ickenham Road – New spire, part rear extension, railings and gates and disabled parking (2007/3034)
4 Priory Close – detached 4 bed house (2007/2850)
153 High Street – Noise control measures in compliance with condition 4 of planning permission 2005/2662 (2007/3076).
Other Recent Planning Applications (cont)
The Swan PH, High Street – Removal of condition requiring signage to be non illuminated (26437/ADV/2007/117)
Whiteheath Infant School, Ladygate Lane – L shaped extension to provide 3 additional classrooms (2007/3070).
The Laurels, 153 High Street – Noise attenuation measures to comply with an earlier condition. We have alerted local residents and they are responding.
Appeals
103 Park Ave – The owner of the flat roof bungalow has appealed against the Council’s refusal of their application to redevelop the site with a pair of semi detached houses. A public hearing is to be held at Civic Centre on 21 November 2007.
Planning is represented by committee members John Williams and Mike Hodge.
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