Northwood Hills, Hillingdon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northwood Hills, Hillingdon - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Northwood Hills are administered by London Borough Of Hillingdon. View the full London Borough Of Hillingdon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £770,835 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hillingdon
- Parliamentary constituency: Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
- LSOA: Hillingdon 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northwood Hills.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northwood Hills.
- 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 Northwood Hills based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Northwood Hills.
- 22888/TRE/2026/106 - CHESTER COURT 8 CHESTER ROAD NORTHWOOD
TPO 191 T8 1x Ash to reduce by up to 3m all over.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-05-02 - - 80 PINNER ROAD NORTHWOOD
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of detached garage to habitable use (office/gym with WC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Unique Bedrooms Direct 40 JOEL STREET NORTHWOOD
Sub-division of existing Class E barber shop to Class E office to the rear and Class E barber shop to the front (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - 21225/APP/2026/788 - Unique Bedrooms Direct 40 JOEL STREET NORTHWOOD
Sub-division of existing Class E barber shop to Class E office to the rear and Class E barber shop to the front (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Development)
Status: Undecided | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-03-26 - 9043/APP/2026/780 - TORMEAD 27 DENE ROAD NORTHWOOD
Details pursuant to the discharge of Conditions 6 (Energy Statement), 7 (Materials) of planning permission ref. 9043/APP/2022/2490, dated 11-05-2023 (Demolition of existing buildings and replacement w
Status: Undecided | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-03-25 - - 6a HIGHFIELD ROAD NORTHWOOD
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer and rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 18A HIGH STREET NORTHWOOD
Change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) (Application under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 77 HILLIARD ROAD NORTHWOOD
Demolition of existing workshop and erection of a single storey dwelling with associated hard and soft landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 54 HIGH STREET NORTHWOOD
Change of use from a 2-bedroom ground floor flat (Use Class C3) to a 4-person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) and associated replacement of windows and doors, provision of bike storage and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 70 KNOLL CRESCENT NORTHWOOD HA6 1HY
Conversion of garage to habitable space and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - REAR OF 130 PINNER ROAD NORTHWOOD HA6 1BP
Change of use from Class B8 Storage to Class E (Office)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 13 GREENHEYS CLOSE NORTHWOOD
Conversion of existing garage into habitable space and replacement of existing flat roof with a lean-to tiled roof with a parapet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 46 ADDISON WAY NORTHWOOD
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer with juliette balcony, 2 front roof lights and conversion of roof from hip to gable end. (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Dev
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - 135 KNOLL CRESCENT NORTHWOOD HA6 1HX
To carry out tree surgery - to crown lift to 5m from ground level One Large Cedar (T1 on map). To crown lift to 5m from ground level One Scots Pine (T2 on map) and to fell One Small Cedar (T3 on map).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 7 CHESTNUT AVENUE NORTHWOOD
Erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.51 metres, and for which the height of
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 195 PINNER ROAD NORTHWOOD HA6 1DB
Erection of front extension to building with ramp access, refuse storage, EV charging point, additional first floor, roof and roof lights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - HOLLYDELL HILLS LANE NORTHWOOD HA6 2QL
Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 4 (Tree root areas/crown spread protection) of planning permission ref. 47770/APP/2019/4074, dated 02-04-2020 (Single storey side extension, first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Northwood Hills in Hillingdon - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Northwood Hills a particularly low-crime area.
Northwood Hills has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Glen, Northwood, Eastcote Village, Frithwood, Northwood, Frith Wood, Green Lane, Northwood Town Centre. 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 Northwood Hills includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ruislip Woods SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Northwood Hills
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Northwood Hills. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Northwood Hills.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Northwood Hills were full planning applications (60), tree works (6), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 18 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.