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 Residents’ Association strongly opposes Lidl’s plans for a new supermarket on the site of The Orchard. We encourage all residents of Ruislip to complete the feedback form on the LB Hillingdon Planning website and to assist you in making an objection of your own on appropriate planning grounds, we have listed some of […]
We recorded our meeting with Lidl and have uploaded video clips of each of the ten questions we asked in advance, and here is the hour-long Q&A session that Lidl and their planning specialists took from Ruislip’s residents in the second half of our meeting. Orchard meeting Clips:
On the evening of 17 March 2025 Ruislip Residents’ Association were joined by Grant Shulton and Steffan Davies from Lidl, with their planning consultants Richard Huteson and Marcin Koszyczarek, architect Andy Acourt, Transport and drainage specialist Toan Chau, Heritage consultant Neil Shurety and Kevin Davis introduced everyone and directed questions to the appropriate specialists. Full […]
The U2 bus runs between Hillingdon and Uxbridge and comes nowhere near Ruislip, Northwood is not in a different Borough, deliveries can’t be made from Park Lane because there is no such road in Ruislip, and the whole plan is handled under the title “Orchard Inn” despite that name never having been used locally. How […]
The Ecological Appraisal submitted in the application says “The development has the potential to adversely impact valuable ecological features”. What is the Biodiversity Net Gain for the proposals? Will the building have sustainable features? Will the car park be SuDs compliant? Orchard meeting Clips:
For over 100 years, the Ruislip Residents' Association has sought to protect and represent the interests of local residents. No issue is too big or too small, whether raised by a group or an individual. It also advises members on how they may progress their concerns independently if they prefer.
Patricia Wardle
Honorary Secretary
Ruislip Residents’ Association
231 Rye House
161 High Street
Ruislip
Middlesex HA4 8JY
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:
