Planning Update

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.*

 

Ruislip Town Centre Planning Update August 2026

Housing Growth in Ruislip Ruislip continues to do its part in providing additional homes within the town centre. Following developments at 2 Midcroft (the site of the old petrol station and later a car wash) and 82–84 High Street (the former Lloyds Bank), a further 25 flats have been approved since the start of 2026 […]

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Uncovering Ruislip’s Hidden History: What the Heritage Experts Reveal

Through recent reviews of documents obtained from Historic England and the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS) via Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations requests, the Ruislip Residents’ Association has brought to light crucial heritage information regarding some of Ruislip’s most prominent development sites. Below is an in-depth look at what the experts have […]

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Fact-checking the London Plan home building debate: Who really decides where we build?

Hillingdon Council warns that the Mayor’s Draft London Plan will “force” 24,030 new homes onto the borough over 10 years, with 61% on Green Belt land – the highest share of any London borough.  Both figures are accurate.  But the council’s own explanation of how this system works doesn’t match the alarm it’s raising. Who […]

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Plans are being formed for a proposal of 800 new homes at the Master Brewer

Residents may have noticed a new planning reference appear on the council website for the former Master Brewer site – the derelict hotel and pub plot at the junction of Long Lane and Freezeland Way, close to Hillingdon Underground station. Here’s what it means, and what to expect next. What is being proposed? Developer Jaysam […]

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Planning Approval: Six Flats Behind Tesco Express – Facade Restoration and Alleyway Improvements

The London Borough of Hillingdon approved the revised planning application Ref: 11894/APP/2026/746 on 2nd July for the conversion of the rear and upper floors behind Tesco Express, 122–124 High Street, Ruislip. The ground-floor Tesco store remains unchanged. Key conditions of public interest The first‑floor façade above Tesco is to be restoration and must be completed […]

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We look forward to seeing you at our GM on
Tuesday 15th September 2026 at Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip
(Note the changed date: not 5th Oct as previously advertised)