A former car park in Sipson is set to be transformed into a mixed-use facility, featuring sustainable vehicle parking and a food and beverage unit, with a projected completion for Phase 1 in 2027.
The Hillingdon Planning Committee approved the hybrid application on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, which includes full planning permission for the initial phase and outline permission for a future extension. The development, located at the former NCP Car Park on Bath Road, Sipson, aims to provide modern parking solutions alongside amenities.
Phase 1 of the project will deliver 66 car parking spaces, with a significant focus on electric vehicle (EV) charging bays – 56 in total. Additionally, there will be 8 standard parking spaces, 2 accessible spaces, and 4 enlarged standard spaces. A 195-square-meter food and beverage unit is also part of this phase, alongside ancillary welfare and staff buildings.
Phase 2, which is contingent on the determination of a Reserved Matters application in 2028, will add a further 129 parking spaces, including 118 EV charging bays, 3 accessible spaces, and 8 enlarged standard spaces. Works for Phase 2 are expected to commence in 2028 and be completed in 2029. This phased approach aims to optimize the site's capacity and deliver a sustainable facility.
The development is expected to enhance the visual amenity of the site through improved urban greening and soft landscaping, contributing to biodiversity net gain. The project also addresses sustainability objectives by incorporating EV charging infrastructure. The development is forecast to achieve a 70.93% net gain in habitat units and a 437.79% net gain in hedgerow units, significantly exceeding the statutory 10% biodiversity net gain requirement. A Biodiversity Gain Plan and a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan will be required prior to commencement.
Concerns regarding the loss of trees were noted, but the overall landscaping enhancements and the limited impact on the site's character were deemed acceptable. The development also aims to manage potential environmental impacts through conditions related to noise, air quality, and construction management. A Construction Management Plan is recommended to control matters such as working hours, vehicle routing, dust suppression, and site management during construction. Noise impacts are considered acceptable, and a condition is recommended to restrict noise levels from the hotel operation. For air quality, the development is considered 'air quality neutral' due to a reduction in vehicle movements and the provision of EV charging points. An air quality mitigation contribution is also required.
The Transport Assessment estimates that the extended hotel would generate 80 fewer daily trips compared to the existing hotel and former restaurant use. The overall trip generation is assessed as being lower than the existing car park use, and it is considered that the development would not have a severe impact on the local highway network.
The proposal includes 195 parking spaces in total across both phases. The proposal also includes a 'car-free' status for residential units, with a legal agreement to prevent future occupiers from obtaining parking permits.
Further details of the Hillingdon Planning Committee's decisions can be found in the Decisions 14th July 2026 document.