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.*
As we heard was extremely likely (and honestly, was obvious all along) from Ian Edwards in our Q&A session with him at our AGM last night, at the London Borough of Hillingdon’s Cabinet meeting this evening, the Planning officers’ recommendation to Locally List the Orchard building in Ruislip was approved. This is very positive news. […]
Planning Applications APPROVED: Ref Address Application Date of Decision 42185/ADV/ 2025/265 144 High Street McDonald’s # Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 5 (Operation Management Plan) of planning permission ref. 42185/APP/2024/731, dated 05-06-2024 (Change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service), to Sui Generis to include a Hot Food Takeaway) for […]
Ref Address Application Date of Application 79313/ADV/ 2025/10 Bus shelter o/s 166 High Street Installation of an internally illuminated LCD screen incorporated into the structure of an existing bus stop 20/02/2025 9756/APP/ 2025/480 9 King Edwards Road Installation of external wall insulation. 21/02/2025 14387/APP/2025/446 The Six Bells PH Ducks Hill Road As below …. […]
Following Lidl’s application to knock down The Orchard and build a new supermarket and carpark in Ruislip, we held a Zoom meeting with them – where we put questions to Lidl’s team of specialists for two hours. Following that meeting, we produced a list of concerns about the plans. The public consultation was open […]
The public consultation on Lidl’s planning application began on 27th February 2025 and was due to run until 20th March. As a participant on our Zoom call with Lidl noted, the press advertisement period ran from 5th March until 26th March – and as comments must be accepted until the later of those two dates, […]
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:
