How long do planning decisions take near Ruislip Common?

The average planning decision time near Ruislip Common is 63 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 Ruislip Common?

The planning approval rate near Ruislip Common is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ruislip Common?

The most common type of planning application near Ruislip Common is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ruislip Common?

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Ruislip Common, Hillingdon - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ruislip Common, Hillingdon - Greater London.

Hillingdon - Greater London · England · settlement

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

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: £583,064 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hillingdon
Parliamentary constituency: Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
LSOA: Hillingdon 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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
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- 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

Property prices in Ruislip Common show an average sale price of £583,064, 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.

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Planning Activity in Ruislip Common

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Ruislip Common. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ruislip Common.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Ruislip Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ruislip Common were full planning applications (7), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 58% 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.

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