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.*
Refusal of Herlwyn Avenue HMO confirmed after Council cites poor living standards and harmful impact on neighborhood character
The Ruislip Residents’ Association (RRA) can now confirm the official reasons for the refusal of planning application 149 Herlwyn Avenue (Ref: 19188/APP/2025/3239). The decision, issued on 20th March 2026, follows an extensive period of community consultation and technical review by Hillingdon Council. While the physical extensions to the property were generally considered acceptable in terms […]
RRA and Historic England raise major concerns over "fundamental deficiencies" in St Martin’s CAB carpark plans
The Ruislip Residents’ Association has formally requested a management review of the St Martin’s Car Park development, citing serious procedural failings and a lack of evidence regarding heritage and traffic safety. This follows a critical report from Historic England’s Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS) warning that the application should be refused unless urgent archaeological […]
RRA Raises Archaeological Concerns on St Martin's CAB site planning application
The RRA raised concerns regarding Archaeology and Validation Procedures that should be followed with respect to the revised Desk-Based Archaeological Assessment (DBA) dated 18 February 2026, which appeared on the planning portal on 19 February; Validation without accessible archaeological information At the point of validation, it was concerning that the DBA originally uploaded to the […]
Request for Management Review – Officer Report Accuracy and Procedural Conduct
Following serious concerns regarding outdated evidence and procedural flaws in the planning assessment for 73 High Street, we have escalated the matter to Hillingdon Council’s Planning Department. Below is our formal request for a Management Review, sent on 25th February: Request for Management Review – Officer Report Accuracy and Procedural Conduct Ref: 14252/APP/2025/2753, 73 High […]
Plans approved for 7 flats on site of 2 Midcroft, the old Petrol Station
Hi further to the last update in July 2025 What is happening at 2 Midcroft in Ruislip? | Ruislip Residents’ Association The planning application to demolish the old petrol station at 2 Midcroft and built a block of 7 flats was approved by LBH planning on 30th January. This ends 18 years of uncertainty concerning […]
Planning Applications Submitted within CA in January 2026
Planning Applications Submitted within CA in January 2026 Ref Address Application Date of Application 14226/APP/ 2025/3062 54 High Street Barclays Bank Change of use of part ground & first floor from a financial and professional services (Use Class E (c)) to residential. Erection of rear dormers, raising of roof ridge on rear section of the […]
Update on Ruislip CAB site plans: Six new homes and parking revisions proposed by Hillingdon Council
The Ruislip Residents’ Association have considered the documents submitted. We are not against developing houses along St Martin’s Approach and adding parking spaces on the site of the previous CAB building. However, the RRA will be objecting to the existing proposals for Planning Application 49461/APP/2025/3009 for the following reasons; Parking Survey carried out on 15th […]
Planning Applications Decided within CA in December 2025
Planning Applications APPROVED: Ref Address Application Date of Decision 71603/APP/ 2025/2769 19 Bury Street Installation of solar panels on rear and side of roof and on the existing rear extension 18/12/2025 Planning Applications REFUSED: Ref Address Application Date of Decision 11021/APP/ 2025/2587 33 High Street Boots Opticians Replacement shopfront and entrance […]
Planning Applications Submitted within CA in December 2025
Ref Address Application Date of Application 14922/APP/ 2025/2853 10A Church Avenue Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission ref. 61347/APP/2024/383. 12/11/2025 34752/APP/ 2025/2879 7 Bury Street Installation of roof lights to rear roof slope and erection of outbuilding to rear garden (Application for Listed Building Consent) 14/11/2025 57788/ADV/ 2025/52 106 […]
Ruislip CAB site plans: Six new homes and parking revisions proposed by Hillingdon Council
After ten years of delays and repeated assurances that proposals were “imminent”, a planning application has now been published for the former Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) site and the adjoining St Martin’s Approach car park. The scheme effectively swaps the use of the two areas. A terrace of six new family houses is proposed on […]