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.*

 

Q2: Heritage – The Orchard special meeting questions

Next: Q3 – Conservation / design of the building -> The Cultural and Heritage Assessment in your application states, “The proposals do indicate the desire to retain the monument, moving it to a memorial garden in the S of the site. However, much of the significance of the memorial is derived from its location next […]

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Q1: Location – The Orchard special meeting questions

Next: Q2 – Heritage -> The Orchard site is neither part of an out of town commercial area, nor near the centre of the transport hub of Ruislip.  It is within a residential area and seems smaller than other nearby stores – with no flexibility for expansion in the future.  What was Lidl’s criteria in […]

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The Orchard – Lidl public meeting

We arranged a special meeting to discuss Lidl’s plans for building a new supermarket on the site of The Orchard hotel and restaurant in detail.  Lidl’s planners and specialists agreed to join us, and they gave an overview presentation on their plans, before answering residents’ questions. We collected dozens of questions from residents, and combined […]

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What should we ask Lidl at the meeting? Which topics would you like us to cover?

Lidl have applied to build a new supermarket on the site of The Orchard hotel and restaurant.  This application follows their public exhibition in November last year and, according to their application dated December 2024, they had previously sought advice from Hillingdon in July 2024. We have arranged a meeting with Lidl and their specialists, […]

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Planning Applications Submitted within Ruislip Conservation Areas in February 2025

  Ref Address Application Date of Application 62963/APP/2024/3371 The Orchard Construction of a discount food store (Use Class E) with car parking, landscaping works, and other associated works. 27/12/2024 11355/APP/2025/182 134 Sharps Lane Erection of outbuilding to rear garden 27/01/2025 18970/APP/2025/220 2 Priory Close Erection of a single storey rear extension, and amendments to fenestration […]

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We look forward to seeing you at our GM on
Wednesday 25th March 2026 at St. Paul's, Ruislip Manor