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.*

 

Q9: Environment & ecological issues – The Orchard special meeting questions

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:

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Q7: Traffic & congestion – The Orchard special meeting questions

Changes to the road layout What planned changes are you proposing to the road layout? Avoidance of further Congestion   What measures have been considered to avoid increased congestion? Won’t the new bus stop location nearer to the White Bear Roundabout cause more vehicles to back up towards the roundabout causing more general congestion and safety […]

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Q6: Deliveries – The Orchard special meeting questions

Most supermarkets have different entrances for deliveries and customers. One vehicle access is proposed at this site.  How will customers be kept safe in the car park if up to four 16.5m artic vehicles arrive every day and traverse the car park?  At what times of day will the delivery vehicles arrive?  Can Lidl ensure […]

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Q5: Transport survey – The Orchard special meeting questions

The transport assessment in your application indicates that turning counts were conducted on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May 2024 respectively at the stated junctions.  What was the criteria for choosing those dates, and how were the times of day chosen for the study? Were the length of traffic queues in Church Avenue, Ickenham Road, […]

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