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.*

 

The 2026 Barn Hotel Redesign and why heritage experts must be reconsulted

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 […]

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Digs before determination

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 […]

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Victoria Road: New flats proposed despite previous refusal for a similar planned design

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 […]

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St Martins Approach Car Park – Update on Archaeology and Highways Documentation

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 […]

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New planning application for 149 Herlwyn Avenue: a shift from HMO to householder extension?

Following the recent refusal of the controversial HMO conversion at 149 Herlwyn Avenue on 20th March, a new planning application has already been submitted for the site. While the previous application for a six-person House in Multiple Occupation was rejected due to over-intensification and poor living standards, this new submission represents a notable change in strategy. How […]

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We look forward to seeing you at our GM on
Tuesday 15th September 2026 at Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip
(Note the changed date: not 5th Oct as previously advertised)