The Barn Hotel site is currently the subject of a major planning application to build 71 new homes and restore the historic Grade II listed buildings. A completely redesigned 2026 masterplan has just been submitted – altering building heights, street layouts, and access routes – prompting a new round of public consultation. The developers of […]
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The Barn Hotel redevelopment plans will not demolish the listed buildings
Many residents have understandably been concerned by the wording of the latest planning application for the former Barn Hotel site on West End Road, particularly the phrase: “partial demolition of 1no. Grade II Listed Building.” Read on its own, that sounds alarming. However, a review of the revised planning application indicates the proposal does not […]
The 2026 Barn Hotel Redesign and why heritage experts must be reconsulted
The developer has now submitted a completely redesigned scheme for the Barn Hotel planning application. This includes a new masterplan, new building layouts, revised heights, altered roof forms, and a different approach to the setting of the listed barns. Although the Council stated they were waiting to validate the amended Listed Building Consent plans, these […]
Digs before determination
Why are expert heritage warnings for St Martins Approach missing from the Hillingdon planning portal? The RRA has obtained the reports the Council didn’t upload. Experts want digs BEFORE decisions are made. The Ruislip Residents’ Association has obtained two important expert reports relating to the planning application at St Martins Approach (49461/APP/2025/3009): Historic England’s consultation response (released […]
Over million kilos of extra rubbish went in black bags after Hillingdon’s Garden Waste subscription started
When Hillingdon Council introduced its garden waste charge, residents were told it would help save money and protect services. The Council approved a £70 subscription charge for the 2025/26 financial year, aiming to contribute £2.5 million towards the Council’s budget savings. Following the introduction of the charge, we asked the Council for waste tonnage data, […]
