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Planning in Northwood Hills

Approved
84%
225 of 250 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northwood Hills in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Hillingdon's planning register.

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About Northwood Hills

Northwood Hills is a suburban area in the London Borough of Hillingdon, located approximately 14.5 miles northwest of Charing Cross. Historically part of the ancient parish of Ruislip in Middlesex, it straddles the Greater London boundary, with the northern section extending into Hertfordshire. Notably, Northwood is home to the Northwood Headquarters, which lies in Hertfordshire, and has been within the Metropolitan Police District since 1840, making it a significant area for planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Northwood Hills show an average sale price of £770,835, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Northwood Hills has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northwood Hills planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Northwood Hills, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 300 planning applications were submitted near Northwood Hills. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (68), tree works (7), advertising consent (3).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northwood Hills?
In the last 24 months, 300 planning applications were submitted near Northwood Hills. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northwood Hills?
The average planning decision time near Northwood Hills is 73 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 Northwood Hills?
The planning approval rate near Northwood Hills is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northwood Hills?
The most common type of planning application near Northwood Hills is full planning applications, with 68 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northwood Hills?
You can search and track planning applications near Northwood Hills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.