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Hillingdon Planning Committee - Thursday, 4 June 2026 - 7.00 pm

June 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm Hillingdon Planning Committee View on council website

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The Hillingdon Planning Committee convened on Thursday, 4 June 2026, approving eight planning applications. These decisions included the approval of applications for land at Rushmoor Close, 74 St Georges Drive, land adjacent to 7 Wepham Close, Hayes Bridge Retail Park, Hayes Park West, land at Austin Road (Hayes Town Centre), and Haydon School. The committee also resolved to refuse the application for Technology House.

Land at Rushmoor Close - 39470/APP/2025/728

The committee approved the erection of two two-storey detached dwellinghouses with associated parking, landscaping, and ancillary works on land at Rushmoor Close1. The decision was made subject to a Section 106 legal agreement to secure the development as self-build housing, exempting it from mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain2. Concerns raised by local residents and associations regarding traffic, parking, character of the area, and neighbour amenity were considered, but officers concluded that the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Eastcote Village Conservation Area3 and would not harm neighbouring amenity or highway safety. The development was also noted to contribute positively to the borough's housing supply, particularly given Hillingdon Council's current inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply4.

74 St Georges Drive - 79535/APP/2026/11

Permission was granted for the erection of a single-storey rear extension, alterations to the roof of an existing single-storey garage, conversion of the main roof to habitable accommodation with dormers and a hip-to-gable extension, demolition of an existing chimney, and expansion of a raised patio area at 74 St Georges Drive5. The application was part-retrospective, and the committee noted that materially similar extensions had previously been granted under Permitted Development6. Amendments were made to the proposal during the assessment, including reducing the height of the rear extension and the patio. Despite numerous objections from local residents and petitions citing concerns about neighbour amenity, character of the area, overdevelopment, and flood risk, officers concluded that the proposal, when considered against the fallback position of previously granted permissions, would not result in materially greater harm7. A condition was recommended to ensure unlawful aspects of the development were regularised within six months or demolished8.

Land adjacent to 7 Wepham Close - 79199/APP/2025/3131

The committee approved the erection of five new-build residential dwellings with private amenity space, parking, refuge storage, and cycle parking on land adjacent to 7 Wepham Close9. The decision was subject to a Section 106 legal agreement to secure off-site biodiversity units to achieve the statutory 10% Biodiversity Net Gain10. The proposal was considered an acceptable form of backland development that would integrate satisfactorily within its context, not harm the character of the area or neighbouring amenity, and provide an appropriate standard of accommodation11. The development would contribute to the borough's housing supply, particularly given Hillingdon's shortfall in housing land supply12.

Technology House - 76417/APP/2025/1879

Planning permission was refused for a change of use at Technology House13. The application sought to change the use from mixed Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) and Class E (Commercial Business and Services) to mixed Class B8, Class E, and Class F.1 (Learning and Non-Residential Institutions). The committee refused the application primarily due to concerns regarding inadequate pedestrian and vehicular access, insufficient car parking provision, and potential prejudice to highway and pedestrian safety14. Furthermore, it was not demonstrated that flood risk had been satisfactorily addressed, and a planning obligation for air quality mitigation had not been secured15.

Hayes Bridge Retail Park - 78343/APP/2025/2925

Permission was granted for proposed enabling works, including site clearance and ground preparation, at Hayes Bridge Retail Park16. These works are intended to support the delivery of a data centre campus, connecting to an existing facility at Tudor Works17. The works are temporary and limited to site clearance, ground preparation, utility diversions, and the installation of temporary hoarding and a substation18. The decision was subject to conditions, including those relating to tree protection, air quality mitigation, and archaeological investigation19.

Hayes Park West - 12853/APP/2025/2844

The committee approved the partial demolition and redevelopment of the existing multi-storey car park at Hayes Park West to provide 52 new homes20. The development includes 16 one-bedroom and 36 three-bedroom flats, with 19% affordable housing provision (10 units: 70% Social Rent, 30% Intermediate)21. The proposal was considered appropriate development within the Metropolitan Green Belt, as it would be sited on previously developed land and would not cause substantial harm to the openness of the Green Belt22. Public benefits, including housing delivery, affordable housing, contributions to health infrastructure, air quality mitigation, and the delivery of the Hayes Park Central and South residential scheme (safeguarding listed buildings), were considered to outweigh the identified low level of harm to the setting of the Grade II* listed buildings23.

Land at Austin Road (Hayes Town Centre) - 76550/APP/2026/460

Permission was granted for the submission of a Reserved Matters Application concerning access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale for Phases 2 and 3 of the development at Austin Road24. This application relates to variations to an existing Section 73 permission, which itself amended a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of the site to provide homes and a community space25. The Reserved Matters application details the provision of 239 dwellings (211 socially rented, 28 private sale) and a new 169sqm community centre26. The development aligns with height parameters, design quality, and housing mix requirements, and contributes significantly to the borough's housing supply27. Planning obligations were already secured through a Section 106 agreement associated with the Section 73 permission, covering affordable housing, health contributions, and other community benefits28.

Haydon School - 9556/APP/2026/461

The committee approved the construction of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with associated development at Haydon School29. The proposal includes perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, a storage container, floodlights, and an access footpath30. The AGP aims to provide enhanced all-weather sports provision for the school and the wider community31. Sport England raised no objection, considering the sporting and community benefits to outweigh the limited loss of grass playing field32. Concerns from local residents regarding noise, light pollution, traffic, parking, and drainage were considered, with conditions recommended to mitigate impacts, including restrictions on operating hours and floodlighting controls33. The revised scheme was noted to have overcome previous reasons for refusal related to visual amenity and parking34.


  1. Land at Rushmoor Close - 39470/APP/2025/728 

  2. Ibid. 

  3. Ibid. 

  4. Ibid. 

  5. 74 St Georges Drive - 79535/APP/2026/11 

  6. Ibid. 

  7. Ibid. 

  8. Ibid. 

  9. Land adjacent to 7 Wepham Close - 79199/APP/2025/3131 

  10. Ibid. 

  11. Ibid. 

  12. Ibid. 

  13. Technology House - 76417/APP/2025/1879 

  14. Ibid. 

  15. Ibid. 

  16. Hayes Bridge Retail Park - 78343/APP/2025/2925 

  17. Ibid. 

  18. Ibid. 

  19. Ibid. 

  20. Hayes Park West - 12853/APP/2025/2844 

  21. Ibid. 

  22. Ibid. 

  23. Ibid. 

  24. Land at Austin Road (Hayes Town Centre) - 76550/APP/2026/460 

  25. Ibid. 

  26. Ibid. 

  27. Ibid. 

  28. Ibid. 

  29. Haydon School - 9556/APP/2026/461 

  30. Ibid. 

  31. Ibid. 

  32. Ibid. 

  33. Ibid. 

  34. Ibid. 

Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.

  • Haydon School - 9556/APP/2026/461
    Recommendations Approved

    The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council approved the application for the construction of an Artificial Grass Pitch at Haydon School on 04 June 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

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  • The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council approved the application for the erection of five new-build residential dwellings at land adjacent to 7 Wepham Close on 04 June 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions. This includes securing off-site biodiversity units, the applicant meeting council costs for the agreement, and officers being authorised to negotiate terms.

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  • The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council approved the application on 04/06/2026. The decision was to grant planning permission for reserved matters concerning land at Austin Road.

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  • Technology House - 76417/APP/2025/1879
    Recommendations Approved

    The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council refused planning permission for the change of use at Technology House on 04 June 2026. The decision was made by the Hillingdon Planning Committee.

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  • 74 St Georges Drive - 79535/APP/2026/11
    Recommendations Approved

    The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council approved the application on 04 June 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission for a single storey rear extension, roof conversion with dormers and hip-to-gable extension, alteration to the garage roof, and expansion of the raised patio area. Conditions were approved to ensure necessary alterations are made to the rear patio and west-facing dormer within six months, or they must be demolished.

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  • Hayes Park West - 12853/APP/2025/2844
    Recommendations Approved

    The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council decided to approve the application on 04 June 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission for the partial demolition and redevelopment of the existing multi-storey car park to provide new homes. This approval is subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions, including securing affordable housing, health contributions, delivery of adjacent developments, a managed access strategy, contributions towards active travel and air quality, carbon offset, public open space, an employment and training scheme, parking permit restrictions, and a project management fee.

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  • The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council approved the application on 04 June 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission for enabling works, including site clearance and ground preparation. This approval is subject to conditions including tree protection, contaminated land assessment, archaeological investigation, and air quality mitigation.

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  • The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council approved the application on 04 June 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission for the erection of two detached dwellinghouses subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions. The agreement will secure that the development is delivered as self-build housing.

    Council website ↗

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Ella Garelick
Councillor Ella Garelick Labour Yeading
Profile image for Councillor John Garner
Councillor John Garner Conservative South Ruislip
Profile image for Councillor Philip Corthorne MCIPD
Councillor Philip Corthorne MCIPD Chair - Hillingdon Planning Committee Conservative Ruislip
Profile image for Councillor Darran Davies
Councillor Darran Davies Chair of Licensing Committee Conservative Charville
Profile image for Councillor Daniel Singham
Councillor Daniel Singham Conservative Eastcote
Profile image for Councillor James Bourke
Councillor James Bourke Conservative Colham & Cowley
Profile image for Councillor Jagjit Singh
Councillor Jagjit Singh Labour Belmore
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Hassoun
Councillor Sarah Hassoun Green Party West Drayton

Topics

Haydon School Housing Land Supply Land at Rushmoor Close Land adjacent to 7 Wepham Close Land at Austin Road (Hayes Town Centre) 74 St Georges Drive Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) neighbour amenity Green Belt's openness Visual amenity Hayes Bridge Retail Park Hayes Park West development Metropolitan Green Belt Sport England Hillingdon Council Affordable Housing Highway Safety flood risk air quality mitigation Technology House

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 04th-Jun-2026 19.00 Hillingdon Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 04th-Jun-2026 19.00 Hillingdon Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

260421 - Draft mins.pdf
260514 - Draft MIN.pdf
11 FR - 74 St Georges Drive.pdf
2925 FR - Hayes Bridge Retail Park.pdf
2844 FR - Hayes Park West.pdf
3131 FR - Land Adj to 7 Wepham Close.pdf
1879 FR - Technology House.pdf
Planning Committee Addendum - June 2026.pdf
Planning Committee Report Part 1 Standard Information for Members.pdf
728 FR - Land at Rushmoor Close.pdf
460 FR - Land at Austin Road.pdf
461 FR - Haydon School.pdf
Planning Committee Report Part 3_Policy Appendices.pdf
Support for Housebuilding - London Plan Guidance.pdf
Planning Booklet - 4th June.pdf
Decisions 04th-Jun-2026 19.00 Hillingdon Planning Committee.pdf