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.*
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 […]
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 […]
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:
