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.*
Following the detailed discussions regarding HMOs at our public meeting on 25th March, the Ruislip Residents’ Association (RRA) has received a formal technical update from one of Hillingdon Council’s Planning Enforcement Team Leaders. While some of our Ward Councillors provided a helpful community overview at the AGM, this correspondence provides the specific legal grounds and […]
The Ruislip Residents’ Association (RRA) can now confirm the official reasons for the refusal of planning application 149 Herlwyn Avenue (Ref: 19188/APP/2025/3239). The decision, issued on 20th March 2026, follows an extensive period of community consultation and technical review by Hillingdon Council. While the physical extensions to the property were generally considered acceptable in terms […]
The Ruislip Residents’ Association has formally requested a management review of the St Martin’s Car Park development, citing serious procedural failings and a lack of evidence regarding heritage and traffic safety. This follows a critical report from Historic England’s Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS) warning that the application should be refused unless urgent archaeological […]
The RRA raised concerns regarding Archaeology and Validation Procedures that should be followed with respect to the revised Desk-Based Archaeological Assessment (DBA) dated 18 February 2026, which appeared on the planning portal on 19 February; Validation without accessible archaeological information At the point of validation, it was concerning that the DBA originally uploaded to the […]
Following serious concerns regarding outdated evidence and procedural flaws in the planning assessment for 73 High Street, we have escalated the matter to Hillingdon Council’s Planning Department. Below is our formal request for a Management Review, sent on 25th February: Request for Management Review – Officer Report Accuracy and Procedural Conduct Ref: 14252/APP/2025/2753, 73 High […]
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:
