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.*

 

Q11 – Timescales – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer What are the timescales? Start date to completion? Start is dependent on Planning Consent but if successful we would look to start on site within approximately 6-9 months. Duration of the works would be circa 2.5 years. Special Public Meeting – 23 Oct 2024 Introduction & Welcome (3 min 43 sec) Developer’s presentation: […]

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Q10 – Infrastructure to support additional residents – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer Given the potential impact of the development on local infrastructure, such as schools and utilities, what discussions have been held with relevant authorities, and what measures will the developer implement to ensure that the project is adequately supported by existing infrastructure and that any necessary improvements are made? Please refer to our Infrastructure […]

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Q9 Environment & Flooding – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer What measures will the developer implement to mitigate the risks of negative environmental impacts of the development, particularly in terms of flooding and biodiversity, and how will they ensure that the project contributes positively to the local environment? The Sustainable Drainage System design (SuDs) has been sized to accommodate a 1 in 100 […]

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Q8 – Affordable housing – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer How has the developer addressed their obligation to ensure that the project contributes to local housing needs, particularly for key workers and with respect to affordable housing? Extract from Planning Statement section 7 https://planning.hillingdon.gov.uk/OcellaWeb/viewDocument?file=dv_pl_files%5C7969_APP_2024_2451%5C23064+Planning+Statement+-++Sep+24+-+Final.pdf&module=pl The application proposals have been viability tested to assess the level of planning obligations the scheme can reasonably sustain, […]

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Q7 – Listed building restoration – Barn Hotel special meeting questions

Written answer Given the importance of preserving the listed building at the heart of the site, how will the developer ensure that the restoration of this heritage asset is carried out to the highest standards and that it remains a valued community resource for generations to come? Will any assurances be given that it will […]

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We look forward to seeing you at our GM on
Wednesday 25th March 2026 at St. Paul's, Ruislip Manor