Next: Q4 – Transport modes -> The site is within the Ruislip Village Conservation Area where developments are expected to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area, exploit opportunities to restore any lost features and resist the loss of buildings. The street scene is predominantly residential characterised with mature garden hedges and […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
