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.*

 

Planning Applications Submitted within Ruislip Conservation Areas in June 2025

  Ref Address Application Date of Application 30013/APP/2025/1462 20 Ickenham Road Erection of single storey rear and side extensions, and alterations to existing outbuilding.   23/05/2025 793/74/APP/2025/1537 49 Bury Street Installation of air source heat pump 30/05/2025 42185/APP/2025/1207 144/144A High Street Regularisation of opening hours of Units 144 and 144a 09/06/2025 78251/APP/2025/1593 15 Mill Drive […]

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What is happening at 2 Midcroft in Ruislip?

Many residents have enquired about this site and complained about the ugly old petrol station structure. Have your say on whether these amended proposals are acceptable: below is a 3D rendering of how they expect the block of 7 flats to look, followed by details of the history and more details of the current plans. […]

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Shopfront reinstatement at 111 High Street, Ruislip

We have been tracking the shopfront at 111 High Street (now Hungry Olive). A Planning Enforcement ENF/308/22 was originated in 2022. The Enforcement notice was served to remove the insertion of the slit windows, but rather than carry out the works, the enforcement was appealed. The Planning Inspectorate dismissed the appeal on 10th April this […]

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Lidl’s next local planning application – by Hillingdon station

Lidl have filed a new application for a new supermarket nearby.  Not in Ruislip, and outside of our area, but we watch with interest. This one is for the derelict ex-Ruston Bucyrus land near Hillingdon station – we merged the first draft of Lidl’s plan onto a Google Maps screenshot to give an idea of […]

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Lidl’s application at The Orchard was refused at the Planning Committee

The London Borough of Hillingdon Planning Committee REFUSED Lidl’s planning application for a supermarket and carpark to replace The Orchard in Ruislip on the evening of 11 June 2025. This follows extensive work from not just LB Hillingdon, but the meeting with Lidl that Ruislip Residents’ Association organised, with social media posts, hundreds of flyers […]

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