Skip to content

Planning in West Drayton

Approved
79%
243 of 302 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of HillingdonCouncil page

Around West Drayton

For home projects and trades

About West Drayton

West Drayton is a suburban town located within the London Borough of Hillingdon, historically part of the ancient parish in Middlesex. Since its incorporation into Greater London in 1965, it has developed as a key area, situated just 1.9 miles (3 km) north of Heathrow Airport and adjacent to the scenic Colne Valley Regional Park. This proximity to major transport links and green spaces makes West Drayton a significant focus for planning applications in the region.

Property prices in West Drayton show an average sale price of £390,935, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Drayton 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near West Drayton, 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, 336 planning applications were submitted near West Drayton. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (126), tree works (8), advertising consent (5). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (56% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Drayton?
In the last 24 months, 336 planning applications were submitted near West Drayton. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Drayton?
The average planning decision time near West Drayton is 66 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 West Drayton?
The planning approval rate near West Drayton is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Drayton?
The most common type of planning application near West Drayton is full planning applications, with 126 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Drayton?
You can search and track planning applications near West Drayton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.