How long do planning decisions take near Longford?

The average planning decision time near Longford is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Longford?

The planning approval rate near Longford is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Longford?

The most common type of planning application near Longford is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Longford?

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Longford, Hillingdon - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Longford, Hillingdon - Greater London.

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Planning applications in Longford are administered by London Borough Of Hillingdon. View the full London Borough Of Hillingdon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Longford

Longford, located in Hillingdon, Greater London, is a vibrant area with a significant population of 10,952 as of the 2022 census. It serves as a key transport hub, situated at the intersection of major roads, facilitating traffic flow between Dublin and County Mayo, as well as north County Roscommon. The town is also well-connected by the Longford railway station on the Dublin-Sligo line, making it an important spot for commuters and potential planning developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Hillingdon
Parliamentary constituency: Hayes and Harlington
LSOA: Hillingdon 029C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Longford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longford.

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 Longford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Longford in Hillingdon - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longford a particularly low-crime area.

Longford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Harmondsworth Village, Longford Village. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Longford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Staines Moor SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Longford

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Longford. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Longford.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Longford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Longford were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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