Hillingdon council has refused plans for a nine-flat development on Long Lane, citing concerns over its impact on the Ickenham Village Conservation Area.
The Hillingdon Planning Committee voted unanimously to refuse the application for the demolition of the existing dwelling at 90 Long Lane and the erection of a nine-flat residential building. The decision was made against the officer's recommendation for approval.
Councillor Darran Davies moved for refusal, expressing concerns about the scale and bulk of the proposed building and its detrimental effect on the conservation area. The Conservation Officer's report highlighted that the existing dwelling makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Ickenham Village Conservation Area, and that the proposed scheme would cause harm to a moderate level. The specific aspects of the proposed development's scale and bulk that were deemed detrimental were not detailed in the committee's immediate statement but formed part of the grounds for refusal.
The committee's decision was based on the impact on the conservation area, the scale and bulk of the proposed building, and the less-than-substantial harm to the conservation area. Councillors felt this harm did not outweigh the public benefits of the eight additional homes proposed. The officer's report had noted that the council's five-year housing supply is not being achieved, a factor that carries significant weight in planning decisions, and this was considered a public benefit of the proposed development.
The full details of the decision can be found in the Decisions 14th-Oct-2026 Hillingdon Planning Committee document.