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.*

 

Q4 – Proximity to existing homes – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer Existing neighbours immediately next to the new development have concerns about the proximity of construction, particularly in terms of privacy, sunlight, and potential overlooking, how has the developer addressed these concerns in the design and planning of the project? To mitigate the risk of overlooking to the Eastern boundary, a combination of Oriel […]

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Q3 – Consideration for deliveries – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer With limited parking space on-site, how will the developer ensure that delivery services, such as Deliveroo/JustEat motorcycle food delivery, supermarket grocery delivery, and Amazon/regular courier services can access the new dwellings efficiently and without causing disruptions either to new residents with bad parking, or existing residents along Eversley Crescent and Garden Close? The […]

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Q2b – Access after construction – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer Given the increase in traffic and specifically the concerns about the safety of the access road joining the roundabout on West End Road, how will the developer ensure that the completed development feeds vehicle, cycle and pedestrian traffic onto West End Road with safe and convenient access for new residents and existing traffic? […]

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Q2a – Access during construction – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answers There are local concerns about increased traffic and blocked access during construction. What specific measures will the developer implement to manage access to the site (specifically the footpath/cycle route connecting Eversley Crescent to West End Road) and to, minimise disruptions to local traffic, and ensure the safety of pedestrians and residents throughout the […]

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Q1 – Parking – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer With 72 dwellings and only 26 parking spaces, how does the developer plan to ensure that the development does not contribute to increased on-street parking in the surrounding residential areas? The Planning policy from the London Plan and Hillingdon Local Plan is generally to restrict car parking in line with accessibility to existing […]

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