How many planning applications has London Borough of Hillingdon received?

London Borough of Hillingdon received 1,757 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.

How long does London Borough of Hillingdon take to decide planning applications?

London Borough of Hillingdon takes an average of 64 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Hillingdon?

London Borough of Hillingdon approves 85% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Hillingdon?

To object to a London Borough of Hillingdon planning application, you must submit your representation to London Borough of Hillingdon during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Hillingdon planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a London Borough of Hillingdon planning decision?

Yes. If London Borough of Hillingdon refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 2479 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Hillingdon decisions in the last 24 months, with a 40% success rate.

London Borough of Hillingdon Planning Applications

Q: How do I search London Borough of Hillingdon planning applications?

You can search London Borough of Hillingdon planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the London Borough of Hillingdon area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore London Borough of Hillingdon planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the London Borough of Hillingdon planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: London

About London Borough of Hillingdon

The London Borough of Hillingdon, located in West London, is the westernmost borough of Greater London. Established in 1965, it encompasses the districts of Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip-Northwood, Uxbridge, and Yiewsley and West Drayton. Notable features include Heathrow Airport and Brunel University, making it a significant area for planning applications related to transport and education. As the second largest borough by area, Hillingdon offers diverse opportunities for development and community projects.

Governance

Founded: 1 April 1965

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to London Borough of Hillingdon, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for London Borough of Hillingdon
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in London Borough of Hillingdon mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £505,551 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hillingdon
Parliamentary constituency: Hayes and Harlington
LSOA: Hillingdon 028B

Crime Statistics

604 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 161
anti-social-behaviour: 131
shoplifting: 95
vehicle-crime: 49
other-theft: 36
public-order: 31
drugs: 24
robbery: 21
theft-from-the-person: 21
burglary: 16
bicycle-theft: 8
other-crime: 6
possession-of-weapons: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in London Borough of Hillingdon.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for London Borough of Hillingdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in London Borough of Hillingdon

36 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the London Borough of Hillingdon area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near London Borough of Hillingdon.

Pinner, Eastcote Road (River Pinn)
Denham Colne (River Colne)
Pound Mill, Staines (Wraysbury River)
West Drayton (River Colne)
Northholt, Yeading East (Yeading Brook (Eastern Arm))
Trowlock Island (River Thames)
Stanwell Mill (River Colne)
Uxbridge (River Pinn)

A brief summary of London Borough of Hillingdon

The average property sale price in the London Borough of Hillingdon area is £505,551, based on 50 recent transactions.

The London Borough of Hillingdon area recorded 604 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 31 designated conservation areas within the London Borough of Hillingdon area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Springwell Lock, Black Jacks and Copper Mill Lock, Harefield Village, Widewater Lock, The Glen, Northwood, Denham Lock, Ickenham Village, Ruislip Village, Ruislip, Manor Way, Eastcote, Morford Way, and 21 more.

The council area encompasses 36 towns and villages, including Hayes, Hillingdon, Northwood, Ruislip, Uxbridge and West Drayton. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search London Borough of Hillingdon Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for London Borough of Hillingdon. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the London Borough of Hillingdon area. Unlike the official London Borough of Hillingdon planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking London Borough of Hillingdon planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across London Borough of Hillingdon.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,757 planning applications London Borough of Hillingdon received. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. London Borough of Hillingdon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 64 days on average, decisions in London Borough of Hillingdon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in London Borough of Hillingdon were full planning applications (1,504), tree works (106), advertising consent (42). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 38 large-scale (major) developments, 351 medium-scale applications, 1,263 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

2,479 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Hillingdon decisions, of which 852 were allowed and 1,255 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 927 applications
Refused: 128 applications
Withdrawn: 37 applications
Awaiting decision: 664 applications

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