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.*

 

24/7 ‘Bingo Hall’ planning application at former Santander Bank on Ruislip High Street

We have been reviewing a new planning application and will be formally objecting to the proposal. An application has been submitted for 73 High Street, Ruislip—the site of the former Santander bank—to change its use from a bank to a “sui generis (bingo hall)”. The application also includes plans to create a new, separate doorway […]

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The WH Smith name has gone from Ruislip High Street

The WHSmith name is disappearing from UK high streets, and Ruislip’s is no different.  The company has sold its entire high street division to focus on its more profitable travel business – so the shops in airports and main stations will remain, but earlier this year, the investment firm Modella Capital bought the 480-or so […]

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UPDATES on THE ORCHARD (23/09/2025)

  The site is still for sale Rapleys confirm that Whitbread are still advertising the site for sale. The Premier Inn in the meantime continues to stay open. Condition of the land and building ENF/371/25 The LBH Planning Enforcement Team were made aware of concerns in relation to the condition of the land in June […]

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Please sign the petition in support of Hillingdon’s Planning officers to discourage councillors breaking planning policy this Thursday

In March, the Hillingdon Planning Committee met to discuss an application for Dyson Drive in Uxbridge, where residents are asking for permission to replace some green space with nine new car parking spaces on the new St Andrews estate.  Officers strongly recommended that the application be refused. Cllr Rita Chamdal spoke in support of the […]

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Why is McDonald’s in Ruislip closed – what is happening?

McDonald’s restaurant has been on Ruislip High Street for 30 years, employs 80 local people and regularly serves many more. They are temporarily closed while they extend their restaurant into the unit next door (previously The Linen Chest) and return it to work as a more “traditional” fastfood takeaway and restaurant configuration. After a series […]

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