Planning Archive 2008

Two Appeals to the Planning Inspectorate have been dismissed. At 55-59 Pembroke Road for a sheltered housing scheme comprising 35 flats, and at 2 Windmill Hill for five 2 bed flats. In both cases a factor in the Inspector’s decision was the harm the proposals would have on the character of the area.

Letters supporting local residents concerns sent to :

- The Planning Inspectorate re the Appeal at No 1 The Uplands

- The Council re the applications at 48 & 157-161 High Street, the latest proposal at 2 Windmill Hill, 28B Kingsend, and 9 Midcroft.

Recent Applications

44 Brixham Crescent – Two storey 1 bed attached dwelling (2008/3119)

Planning Report November 2008

(Includes items published in LBH Planning Lists between w/e 27/09/08 – 25/10/08).

Update on Recent Applications

	Middlesex Stadium, Breakspear Road – retrospective application for large advertisement hoarding refused.
	The Orchard, Ickenham Road – proposed extension and alterations to create 24 bed hotel approved.
	Little Orchard, Wood Lane – proposed redevelopment to create 8x2 bed flats refused.
	Chelmsine Court, Bury Street – Letter sent to Council commenting on proposed change of use of ground floor to flats and addition of second floor flat.

Recent Applications

	Elmar Montessori School, Sidmouth Drive – Two storey prefab building for new school and day nursery (2008/2921)
	67 Dartmouth Road - Detached two storey house (2008/2726)
	48 High Street (Post Office) – External illuminated sign (13057/ADV/2008/107)
	157-161 High Street – Five storey rear extension on Pembroke Road frontage and alterations to existing retail units to create enlarged Spa and 13 flats (2008/2050).
	Woodmans Farm, Plough Farm Close – Proposed new porch and internal alterations (Listed Building application 2008/2337)
	2 Windmill Hill – Two storey building to provide 4 x 2 quad houses (2008/2951). An improvement on previous applications but we are still concerned about the impact on the street scene and the impact on adjacent houses and we propose to comment accordingly
	28B Kingsend – Replacement of existing chalet bungalow with 5 two storey terrace houses. (2008/2969). Sue Browne is coordinating local residents response and we propose to support if appropriate.
	9 Midcroft – Detached dwelling (2008/2641). We propose to comment on the lack of detail provided for an application in an Area of Special Local Character

Consultation on RAF Uxbridge
Letter sent to Council commenting on the proposals in respect of education, health and traffic as outlined in the draft Supplementary Planning Document

LBH Seminar on Permitted Development
Mike Hodge attended.

The London Plan
At the recent AGM LBH officers informed us that a revised version of the Plan has recently been published by the GLA, approximate cost £50. We understand that the Plan is also accessible on the GLA website, www.london.gov.uk/mayor/planning/strategy.

Planning Report October 2008

(Includes items published in LBH Planning Lists between w/e 06/09/08 – 20/09/08).

Update on Recent Applications

Proposed flats on land adjoining Whiteheath School. The application for flats has been withdrawn in its present form. It is still not clear who owns the land.

81 Shenley Ave Appeal lodged against refusal of four quad houses. Letter of objection sent to Planning Inspectorate.

Middlesex Stadium, Breakspear Road application for large advertisement banner. Letter of objection sent to the Council.

Recent Applications

Blubeckers Restauarant, High St – Non illuminated wall sign (2008/2557)

97 West End Road – Part change of use of first floor bedrooms to offices, and increase of children accommodated from 18 to 22 (2008/2654)

173 West End Road – Construction of new mansard roof and dormer windows to create second floor to existing Care home (2008/1975)

278 Victoria Road – Attached two storey dwelling (2008/2596).

Chelmsine, Bury Street – Ammended application for change of use of ground floor offices to 2 X two bed flats, retention of first floor flats and construction of second floor to create three bed flat (2008/2683)

Highgrove, Eastcote Road – Details of carriageway widening for new access road (2008/2224).

The Orchard, Ickenham Road – Amended details for rear extension and alterations to create a 24 bed hotel (2008/3884)

Permitted Development
Following a review of work that can be carried out without the need to obtain planning permission the Government has just announced some changes, which come into effect on 01 October 2008. They are generally a relaxation of the existing rules and include minor roof alterations, loft conversions and rear extensions. The purpose is to reduce the number of household planning applications. Another change is that certain types of new paving in front gardens will require planning permission in future. This is to control the flow of surface water draining onto the highway, and thereby reduce the risk of flooding.

Details of the new rules can be found on a Government website under www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/hhg/houseguide.html.

Planning Report September 2008

(Includes items published in LBH Planning Lists between w/e 02/08/08 - 30/08/08

Jet Petrol Station, Midcroft
Letter sent to the Council objecting to the application on the grounds of overdevelopment and affecting the character of the area. The application was withdrawn, just prior to consideration by the Planning Committee on the 28 August. Officers had recommended refusal.

Update on current applications

As reported at the last Committee meeting, the applications for a rear terrace at Blubeckers Restaurant have been withdrawn. Regarding ownership of the site, the LBH Head of Property has recently advised that he was not aware of any discussions between officers and the applicant prior to submission of the application.

The application by the Council for 6x2 bed flats on land adjacent to Whiteheath Junior School, Whiteheath Ave has been withdrawn.

81 Shenley Ave - The application by Daniel family Homes for redeveloping the existing bungalow with a quad block of 4 houses has been refused. Following the recent refusal of the application for a quad block of 4 houses, Daniel Family Homes have served notice of Appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. We intend to send a letter of objection.

The other applications at No 1 The Uplands and Little Orchard, Wood Lane are still under consideration

Recent Applications

Sidmouth Drive – New Pay and Display Car Park.

7 Seaton Gardens – Single storey extension to create self contained studio apartment (2008/2113)

Bishop Ramsey School, Warrender Way – New Multi Games Area and associated works (2008/2153)

64A Park Way – Control of amplified music, in compliance with extant planning permission for change of use from Retail to Education (2008/2225).

45 Kingsend – Renewal of existing approval for 6x2 bed flats (2008/2092)

116 Dartmouth Road – Two storey side extension to form new two bed dwelling (2008/2297)

98 Ickenham Road – Two storey side extension to form new two bed dwelling with access onto Hill Lane (2008/2393)

Middlesex Stadium, Breakspear Road – Display of temporary banner sign for an initial period of 18 months (ADV/2008/65)

Planning Report August 2008

(Includes items published in LBH Planning Lists between w/e 28/06/08/08-26/07/08)

Whiteheath Junior School
An application by LB Hillingdon for the replacement of the existing ICT building with a two storey building comprising 6x2 Bed flats (2008/1473). Mike attended a meeting of a local residents action committee against the development. A letter detailing our concerns has since been sent to the Planning Department.

Jet Petrol Station, Midcroft
Outline application for a 60 Bed Hotel. Details of this may be seen on the LBH website under Planning/Application Search. Refer to either Application No 4918/APP/2008/805 or Midcroft.

Update on current applications

2 Windmill Hill the applicant, Daniel Family Homes, has now served notice of Appeal for non determination. As the Council now has to decide, prior to the Appeal, what their determination would have been, we have written to them reiterating our concerns over several aspects of the proposal. We are also writing to the Planning Inspectorate.

Blubeckers Restaurant, in response to our query regarding ownership, the LBH Head of Property has confirmed that the applicant has recently served the appropriate notice certificate on the Council. We await an answer to our query whether officers had prior notice of the application.

Letters supporting residents concerns have been sent to the Council in respect of the applications at
No 1 The Uplands, 81 Shenley Avenue and Little Orchard, Wood Lane.

Recent Applications

Ruislip High School, Sidmouth Drive – Extension of existing frontage fencing, additional swing gates and changes to rear fencing (2008/954)
Ruislip Manor Library, Victoria Road – Conversion of Library to 8 flats and refurbishment of existing 3 second floor flats. Amendment to previous permission. (2008/2102)
88 Victoria Road – Change of use from Retail to Restaurant and incorporating into existing Restaurant at No 90 (2008/1586)
278 Victoria Road – Two storey attached dwelling (2008/1711)
120-126 High Street – Change of use from A” to mixed A1/A3 (2008/2110)
151 High Street – two storey rear extension to provide ground floor office and 2 x 1 bed flats at first floor level (20081884).
14 Brook Drive – Replacement of existing bungalow with 3 bed chalet bungalow (2008/1444).

Recent Decisions

The application at 35 Sharps Lane for a 2 storey building, with rooms in the roof space, to provide 4 flats was refused.

The application for 10 flats on land behind 69-83 Park Way was refused on Appeal. The Inspector acknowledged the proposal would have involved the loss of industrial land, which is essential to the viability of the adjacent businesses and particularly HGB Motor cycles.

Extension to Ruislip Village Conservation Area Consultation
We have responded to the Council’s questionnaire on the proposed extension of the Conservation Area.

Planning Report July 2008

(Includes items published in LBH Planning Lists between w/e 31/05/08 – 21/06/08/08)

New Flat Developments
Last month we reported that at 2 Windmill Hill the latest application had been withdrawn from the Agenda of the 13/05/08 Planning meeting. A revised application has since been submitted and we expect to make further comment to the Council

The application at 35 Sharps Lane for a 2 storey building with rooms in the roof space to provide 4 flats (2008/11) is still under consideration. We are liaising with the RRA Road Steward.

A new application at Little Orchard, Wood Lane for the replacement of the existing house with a two storey building comprising 8x 2 bed flats (2008/1674)

Despite objections from residents and RRA, the application for an amendment to increase the number of flats allowed on Appeal at 28/28a Kingsend from 7 to 8 units was approved this week .

New Applications
1 & 1A Larne Road – A new application for a 3 bed detached house (2008/1800)
44 Brixham Crescent – Two storey side extension to form a separate one bed dwelling (2008/1269)
81 Shenley Ave – Replacement of existing bungalow with detached building comprising 3x 2 bed and 1x1 bed duplex units (2008/1569). Proposed letter of objection to be sent to the Council.
1 The Uplands – Following the recent refusal a new application for a 3 bed detached house (2008/1477)
Whiteheath Avenue – We are currently seeking clarification of reports received of a proposed development of 4/5 flats on Council land.

Blubeckers Restaurant, High Street – Proposed extension at the rear.

Oakleigh, Breakspear Road – replacement of existing garage and outbuildings with a cattery comprising 11 pens (2008/1521).

West Ruislip Station, High Road – External alterations including the provision of disabled access ((2008/1635)

61 Broadwood Avenue
After 3 years, 9 applications and 2 dismissed Appeals permission was granted this week for an extension to this property. The current unlawful roof structure, which is the subject of an Enforcement Notice, is due to be removed by 12/10/08.

LBH Design & Accessibility Statement (HDAS) Consultation
Comment to be submitted next week on the Draft amendment to Residential Layouts Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) published for comment. Copies are available in local libraries. As part of this exercise the LBH Cabinet has instructed Officers to conduct a public consultation on the feasibility of extending Ruislip & Ickenham Village Conservation Areas.

Extension to Ruislip Village Conservation Area Consultation
Details have now been published and circulated to committee members. The consultation period expires on 01 August.
Click here to download more details ConservationArea.pdf

LBH Planning Enforcement Seminar 07/07/08
Peter and Mike to represent RRA

Planning Reform Bill
Details of the proposed changes to the Permitted Development rules can now be seen on the Planning Portal website www.planningportal.gov.uk. Included are proposals for loft extensions and paving over front gardens

STC Fence
No further action to report.

Proposed Extension of Ruislip Conservation Area, June 2008
The committee assumes that the aim of this proposal is to curb the flat developments as any development would be required to blend in with or complement the existing buildings. The roads it is proposed to add are on the other side of Ruislip High Street to those already included, ie the new roads added would include part of Sharps Lane, Kingsend and Wood Lane. The effect of this proposal could be to drive the developers into the areas not covered. The committee agreed in favour of the extension of the conservation area but also to examine where there would be gaps.
Click here to download more details ConservationArea.pdf
Consulation ends 1st August 08.

Planning Report June 2008

(Includes items published in LBH Planning Lists between w/e 26/04/08 – 24/05/08)

New Flat Developments
Last month we reported the latest application to be submitted at 2 Windmill Hill.
This is now the sixth in just under 18 months. Recommended for approval, we registered concern that objections raised by the Association had not been included in the Officer’s report. The application was subsequently removed from the 13/05/08 Agenda and we understand it is currently being amended.

Two items in Sharps Lane :
- Following a refusal earlier this year for a 3 storey block of flats at No 35 a new application has been submitted for 2 storey building with rooms in the roof space to provide 4 flats (2008/11).
- The Council have confirmed that McCarthy and Stone’s Appeal at Nos 22-28 has been withdrawn. For more information on this application visit Save Our Sharps Lane.

Comment letters sent to :
- the Council regarding the proposed amendment to increase the number of flats recently approved on Appeal at 28/28a Kingsend.
- the Planning Inspectorate regarding the forthcoming Appeal by Alcyone Developments against the Council’s refusal of their application for sheltered housing at 55-59 Pembroke Road.

New Applications
183 West End Road – Two storey side extension to form new 4 bed attached dwelling (2008/987)
28 Selby Chase – Single storey 1 bed dwelling (2008/1337)
39 Cottingham Chase – Side & rear extension to form 1 bed house (20081511)
78 High Street – Conversion of first floor office space into 2 x 1 bed flats (20081375)
St Martins Church, Eastcote Road – New signs at entrances in Eastcote Road and between 1A&3 High Street and adjacent to 39 High Street (2234/ADV/2008/29 & 2234/APP/2008/650). New sign and notice adjacent to 43 High Street (2234/ADV/2008/33).
Whiteheath Junior School – Single storey pitched roof building as new sports hall (2008/1080)
BF Autos, The Breakers Yard, Newyears Green Lane, - Continued use of land and retention of operational works (Retrospective application 2008/931).

LBH Design & Accessibility Statement (HDAS)
Draft amendment to Residential Layouts Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) published for comment. Copies are available in local libraries. As part of this exercise the LBH Cabinet has instructed Officers to conduct a public consultation on the feasibility of extending Ruislip & Ickenham Village Conservation Areas.

STC Fence
No further action to report, but we understand Cllr Corthorne is pursuing the matter.

Planning Report May 2008

(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).

Planning Report April 2008

(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.

Planning Report March 2008

(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.

Planning Report February 2008

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

Planning Report January 2008

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.

Planning is represented by committee members John Williams and Mike Hodge.

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