At a meeting of the Hillingdon Planning Committee, chaired by Councillor Henry Higgins, eight planning applications were approved, and one was refused. The committee considered applications ranging from housing developments to data centre expansions, addressing issues such as affordable housing, design, and environmental impact.

Planning applications

Dyson Drive, Uxbridge (78464/APP/2024/3196)

The committee upheld the recommendation to refuse an application for the creation of nine off-street parking spaces and the planting of three new trees on Dyson Drive, Uxbridge. The application had previously been deferred to allow for a site visit and the submission of a transport safety note.

The transport safety note aimed to address concerns about anti-social behaviour and highway safety. It detailed the implementation of a privately controlled parking management scheme, but Councillor Higgins's committee found the scheme had limited success.

The committee found that the proposal conflicted with policies aimed at reducing vehicle use and promoting sustainable transport modes, as the existing parking provision already exceeded maximum standards.

35 Brookdene Drive, Northwood (44049/APP/2025/799)

The committee approved the demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling at 35 Brookdene Drive, Northwood and the erection of a replacement two-storey dwelling with solar panels, associated bin storage, parking, electric vehicle charging, and an air source heat pump. The approval was subject to conditions.

The committee noted that the proposed dwelling was of an appropriate scale and design, visually sympathetic to the street scene. The applicant had revised the scheme to include changes to the proposed landscaping and a reduction in height. The committee considered that the proposal would not cause a detrimental impact on neighbouring residential amenity.

Haydon Drive, Eastcote (17979/APP/2025/1314)

The committee approved the demolition of 16 studio bungalows at Haydon Drive, Eastcote and the erection of 21 affordable family-sized houses with associated facilities, subject to a Section 106 agreement¹ and conditions.

The Section 106 agreement included provisions for on-site affordable housing, financial contributions to health facilities, carbon offsetting, air quality mitigation, and the maintenance of public open space.

Morrisons Supermarket, Yiewsley (2370/APP/2023/1727)

The committee approved the phased demolition of existing buildings at Morrisons Supermarket, 41-67 High Street, Yiewsley and the redevelopment of the site for a replacement food store, 158 residential units, car parking, and associated works, subject to a Stage 2 referral to the Mayor of London and a Section 106 agreement.

The Section 106 agreement included provisions for on-site affordable housing, financial contributions to air quality mitigation, canal improvements, carbon offsetting, highway improvements, car club provision, employment and construction training schemes, and parking permit restrictions.

Union Park UP4, North Hyde Gardens (75111/APP/2025/739)

The committee approved the redevelopment of the site at Union Park UP4, North Hyde Gardens to deliver an extension to the existing Union Park data centre campus, subject to a Stage 2 referral to the Mayor of London and a Section 106 agreement.

The Section 106 agreement included provisions for air quality contributions, retention of the architectural design team, carbon offsetting, a travel plan, healthy streets contributions, canal improvements, and employment/construction training schemes.

Former garage site, St Christopher Road (78334/APP/2025/1334)

The committee approved the demolition of existing lock-up garages at a former garage site adjacent to 43 St Christopher Road and the erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated parking and external works, subject to conditions.

560 Sipson Road, West Drayton (829/APP/2023/312)

The committee approved the redevelopment of the site at 560 Sipson Road, West Drayton to accommodate a seven-storey 108-room hotel, incorporating communal functions and a basement level with associated parking and landscaping, subject to a Section 106 agreement.

The Section 106 agreement included provisions for air quality mitigation, carbon offsetting, construction and end-user employment schemes, highway improvement works, and a travel plan.

Unit 5, 12 Powerhouse Lane (31917/APP/2025/996)

The committee approved a temporary change of use (for five years) of Unit 5, 12 Powerhouse Lane, Hayes, from a cafe to a local community use, subject to conditions.