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Planning Approval: Six Flats Behind Tesco Express – Facade Restoration and Alleyway Improvements

The London Borough of Hillingdon approved the revised planning application Ref: 11894/APP/2026/746 on 2nd July for the conversion of the rear and upper floors behind Tesco Express, 122–124 High Street, Ruislip. The ground-floor Tesco store remains unchanged. Key conditions of public interest The first‑floor façade above Tesco is to be restoration and must be completed […]

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What the heritage bodies say about the Barn Hotel redevelopment

Because many residents have asked if , or think the listed buildings are being demolished (they are not), it is worth briefly summarising the views of the two statutory heritage consultees: Historic England and the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS). Historic England: “A Considerable Improvement” and a Heritage‑Led Scheme Historic England has reviewed the revised proposals and is […]

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Why there will be no affordable homes at the Barn Hotel redevelopment (Despite the Council’s best efforts)

Many residents have understandably asked why the redevelopment of The Barn Hotel on West End Road will consist entirely of private housing, with no affordable homes included. Given that local planning policy normally seeks around 35% affordable housing on schemes of this size, the absence of any such provision has caused concern. The short answer […]

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Appeal Lodged – 73 High Street Against Planning Refusal for a Bingo Hall (Adult Gaming Centre)

Following the RRA’s concerns regarding the outdated evidence and procedural flaws in the planning assessment for 73 High Street, that might risk prejudicing any subsequent appeal. Request for Management Review – Officer Report Accuracy and Procedural Conduct | Ruislip Residents’ Association, an appeal has now been lodged against Hillingdon Council’s refusal of the application at […]

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9 Sharps Lane – Planning Application for an 18 Bed Care Home REFUSED

  Overview of the Application Hillingdon Council has refused the planning application for an 18‑bed care home at 9 Sharps Lane (Ref: 73218/APP/2026/706). The formal decision notice was published earlier today, and the RRA has now reviewed the full officer’s report see link to it here https://planning.hillingdon.gov.uk/OcellaWeb/viewDocument?file=dv_pl_files%5C73218_APP_2026_706%5COREPDEL-73218_APP_2026_706-YIS-20260619-09371362724.pdf&module=pl. Site Context and Heritage Significance 9 Sharps Lane […]

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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)