Why are expert heritage warnings for St Martins Approach missing from the Hillingdon planning portal? The RRA has obtained the reports the Council didn’t upload. Experts want digs BEFORE decisions are made. The Ruislip Residents’ Association has obtained two important expert reports relating to the planning application at St Martins Approach (49461/APP/2025/3009): Historic England’s consultation response (released […]
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Victoria Road: New flats proposed despite previous refusal for a similar planned design
A new application has been submitted for 11–17 Victoria Road following last year’s refusal and dismissed appeal Erection of a ground floor rear extension and a three-storey extension (with the top floor set-in) above an existing single storey commercial parade to provide 7 residential units (2 x 1-bedroom, 2-person units, 4 x 2-bedroom, 3-person units […]
St Martins Approach Car Park – Update on Archaeology and Highways Documentation
Since our last update, the RRA has continued to monitor the progress of the planning application for the St Martins Approach Car Park redevelopment, Ref 49461/APP/2025/3009. In our earlier update, we highlighted that the Local Planning Authority (LPA) did not consult Historic England or the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS) until 20 February, despite the […]
New planning application for 149 Herlwyn Avenue: a shift from HMO to householder extension?
Following the recent refusal of the controversial HMO conversion at 149 Herlwyn Avenue on 20th March, a new planning application has already been submitted for the site. While the previous application for a six-person House in Multiple Occupation was rejected due to over-intensification and poor living standards, this new submission represents a notable change in strategy. How […]
Planning Enforcement Notice issued for 29 Torrington Rd for unauthorised HMO use and rear extension
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 […]
