The Hillingdon Planning Committee is scheduled to discuss several planning applications at its upcoming meeting. Key items include a proposal for a change of use at 5 Kewferry Road to a residential care home, an application for a rear extension and basement at 15 Woodside Road, and the demolition of a dwelling at 90 Long Lane to erect a new block of flats. Other discussions will cover the change of use of The Lodge in Harmondsworth Lane to a SEND school, the erection of a residential building at Status Park, Nobel Drive, and a temporary Portakabin building at Uxbridge College.

5 Kewferry Road, Northwood: Change of Use to Residential Care Home

The committee is scheduled to consider a proposal for the change of use of a dwelling at 5 Kewferry Road from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential care home (Use Class C2). The application seeks permission for the accommodation of up to four children or young persons aged between 10 and 17 years old. The report pack indicates that the proposal would involve no external changes to the property, save for a modest expansion of the existing front hardstanding to accommodate associated parking, bin, and cycle storage.

A petition with 74 valid signatures has been received, raising concerns primarily related to the location of the proposed care home, particularly its proximity to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, and potential highway impacts due to inadequate on-site parking. The report pack notes that the council's Highways Officer raises no objection, considering the proposal would not materially increase congestion or parking pressure, nor give rise to unacceptable highway or pedestrian safety impacts. The proposal is recommended for approval, subject to conditions.

15 Woodside Road, Northwood: Single Storey Rear Extension and Basement

The committee will review an application for the erection of a single-storey rear extension and the creation of a basement level at 15 Woodside Road. This application has been brought before the committee due to a petition received from local residents. The petition raised concerns regarding the potential impact of the basement excavation on a mature, protected eucalyptus tree within the rear garden and the implications for flooding within the area.

The report pack indicates that the council's Tree Officer is satisfied that the proposed basement works would not cause unacceptable harm to the health or long-term retention of the protected tree. Appropriate tree protection conditions are scheduled to be secured during the construction phase. The council's Flood Officer has reviewed the proposals and recommended additional mitigation measures, including the incorporation of a rainwater harvesting system. Compliance with these measures would be secured by conditions. The proposal is recommended for approval, subject to conditions.

90 Long Lane, Ickenham: Demolition and Erection of Flats

A proposal for the demolition of the existing dwellinghouse at 90 Long Lane and the erection of a new nine-flat building is scheduled for discussion. The proposed development comprises a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom flats, with associated parking, cycle storage, and amenities. This application is being presented to the committee following the receipt of two petitions objecting to the development.

The report pack highlights that a previous application for a similar development was refused by the Planning Committee in May 2025 due to concerns about the harmful impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and the Ickenham Village Conservation Area, adverse effects on neighbouring amenity, and inadequate fire safety information. The current application seeks to address these previous reasons for refusal. The report indicates that the revised proposal has seen reductions in width, depth, and overall massing, alongside amendments to the design of the rear wing and overall appearance and materials. The proposal is considered to cause less than substantial harm to the Ickenham Village Conservation Area, which is weighed against the public benefits of providing housing. The Council currently cannot demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable housing sites, a factor that carries significant weight. The proposal is recommended for approval, subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement.

The Lodge, Harmondsworth Lane, West Drayton: Change of Use to SEND School

The committee is set to consider a change of use application for The Lodge and its Annex from offices (Use Class E) to a non-residential education centre (SEND school) (Use Class F1). The proposal includes minor external alterations such as gates, fencing, cycle stores, and associated landscaping. The development would create an 88-place SEND school for pupils aged 5 to 19, with 66 staff. This, combined with an existing approved SEND school at Aviation House, would form a campus for up to 128 pupils and 96 staff.

The report pack states that the principle of the education use is acceptable, and there is no objection to the loss of office floorspace. The proposal would not increase the building's footprint or height, and the external alterations are considered modest, preserving the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed buildings and the character of the Harmondsworth Village Conservation Area. The development would retain 61 on-site parking spaces, which officers consider acceptable in the context of comparable SEND schemes, subject to conditions requiring a Travel Plan and a Car Parking Management Plan. The proposal is recommended for approval, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Land at Status Park, Nobel Drive, West Drayton: Erection of Residential Building

An application for the erection of a residential building at Land at Status Park, Nobel Drive is scheduled for discussion. The proposal involves a building varying between four and five storeys in height, containing 51 apartments (18 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom, and 13 three-bedroom units). This would be located on an area of surface-level car parking, with a reconfiguration of existing parking and landscaping to provide new areas of public open space. There would be an overall reduction of 99 parking spaces.

The report highlights that the site is allocated for development and the principle of residential redevelopment is supported. The current proposal is two storeys lower and provides seven fewer dwellings than the most recently approved scheme. The Council cannot currently demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable housing sites, meaning the provision of 51 new homes carries substantial weight. The applicant has agreed to a payment in lieu of on-site affordable housing of £500,000, secured through a Section 106 agreement with early and late-stage review mechanisms. The proposal is recommended for approval, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Uxbridge College, Park Road, Uxbridge: Temporary Portakabin Building

The committee will consider a proposal for the installation of a temporary three-storey Portakabin building at Uxbridge College, Park Road. This temporary structure is intended for a period of 5 years and would provide additional educational floorspace for construction courses, supporting the Institute of Technology. The applicant is currently undertaking a Place Strategy for the college, which may lead to a permanent replacement or relocation of this facility.

The report pack indicates that the building would be sited on the footprint of a recently removed single-storey building and would be of a comparable scale to adjoining college buildings. While the design and materials are not considered to represent high-quality development, the temporary nature of the consent and the public benefits of providing educational facilities are considered to justify approval. The proposal is unlikely to significantly exacerbate parking demand or prejudice highway safety. A Section 106 legal agreement would secure contributions towards air quality mitigation, off-site biodiversity net gain, carbon emissions reduction, and employment/construction training. The application is recommended for approval, subject to conditions and Section 106 obligations.