Ruislip Common, Hillingdon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ruislip Common, Hillingdon - Greater London.
Hillingdon - Greater London · England · settlement
About Ruislip Common
Ruislip Common, located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, is part of a network of 239 parks and open spaces within the borough, which features significant areas of protected Green Belt land. This diverse landscape includes expansive areas like the Colne Valley corridor, as well as smaller gardens and playing fields, providing valuable recreational opportunities for residents and influencing planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £606,093 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hillingdon
- Parliamentary constituency: Uxbridge and South Ruislip
- LSOA: Hillingdon 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ruislip Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ruislip Common.
- 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 Ruislip Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ruislip Common.
- - MINIATURE RAILWAY, RUISLIP LIDO RESERVOIR ROAD RUISLIP HA4 7TY
Erection of a single storey Permanent Way Rolling Stock Storage Building, single storey Control Building, new section of railway tracks, and all associated works including tree removal.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 44 RESERVOIR ROAD RUISLIP
Erection of a first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Ruislip Common in Hillingdon - Greater London
Ruislip Common, located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, is part of a network of 239 parks and open spaces within the borough, which features significant areas of protected Green Belt land. This diverse landscape includes expansive areas like the Colne Valley corridor, as well as smaller gardens and playing fields, providing valuable recreational opportunities for residents and influencing planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Ruislip Common show an average sale price of £606,093, 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 Ruislip Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ruislip Common has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ruislip Village, 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 Ruislip Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ruislip Woods SSSI; 5 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, Ruislip Common 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 Ruislip Common
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Ruislip Common. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Ruislip Common.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ruislip Common were full planning applications (7), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Northwood Hills planning applications
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- Batchworth Heath planning applications
- Ruislip Gardens planning applications
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.