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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Expected by Cabinet, restricted by contract: how the Cowley Meeting Hall lease raises questions about an £18,000-a-year arrangement. Hillingdon Council’s own records appear to show a simple but serious contradiction at the heart of the Cowley Meeting Hall lease. In March 2022, Cabinet approved a heavily discounted lease for the Hillingdon Foster Carers Association, with […]
Historically, Ruislip is in the hundred of Elthorne, in the county of Middlesex, but for modern administrative purposes it is part of the London Borough of Hillingdon. Answers to many questions about services in and around Ruislip can be found on Hillingdon’s website:
Areas surrounding Ruislip are covered by other Residents’ Associations, so here are links to them:
