Planning forms an important part of the work of Ruislip Residents’ Association. Only by monitoring the planning applications that are submitted to Hillingdon Council can we maintain the quality of our built environment, and ensure that quality housing is being built for our residents, both existing and newcomers.
On this page you will find articles on particular major applications, and more general planning updates.*
A new application has been submitted for 11–17 Victoria Road following last year’s refusal and dismissed appeal Erection of a ground floor rear extension and a three-storey extension (with the top floor set-in) above an existing single storey commercial parade to provide 7 residential units (2 x 1-bedroom, 2-person units, 4 x 2-bedroom, 3-person units […]
Since our last update, the RRA has continued to monitor the progress of the planning application for the St Martins Approach Car Park redevelopment, Ref 49461/APP/2025/3009. In our earlier update, we highlighted that the Local Planning Authority (LPA) did not consult Historic England or the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS) until 20 February, despite the […]
Following the recent refusal of the controversial HMO conversion at 149 Herlwyn Avenue on 20th March, a new planning application has already been submitted for the site. While the previous application for a six-person House in Multiple Occupation was rejected due to over-intensification and poor living standards, this new submission represents a notable change in strategy. How […]
Following the detailed discussions regarding HMOs at our public meeting on 25th March, the Ruislip Residents’ Association (RRA) has received a formal technical update from one of Hillingdon Council’s Planning Enforcement Team Leaders. While some of our Ward Councillors provided a helpful community overview at the AGM, this correspondence provides the specific legal grounds and […]
The Ruislip Residents’ Association (RRA) can now confirm the official reasons for the refusal of planning application 149 Herlwyn Avenue (Ref: 19188/APP/2025/3239). The decision, issued on 20th March 2026, follows an extensive period of community consultation and technical review by Hillingdon Council. While the physical extensions to the property were generally considered acceptable in terms […]
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:
