New planning proposals have been released for developments at the historic Barn Hotel Site near West End Road in Ruislip. The new plans propose the construction of 72 residential dwellings and the demolition of part of a listed building.
Full planning permission was previously rejected in June 2023, however following engagement with the Council, developers believe they have addressed all concerns adequately. The proposed development will see the partial demolition of a grade ii listed building, the conversion of listed buildings and the demolition and redevelopment of the remainder of the site.
The new proposals will see the erection of 2 newly built houses, a three storey block of flats, a 2 [rising to 4] storey block of flats, and a set of 14 maisonette flats. In addition, the listed farmhouse would be converted into a four bedroom home, and the Leaning Barn/Oak Room will become two flats.
Of the 72 homes proposed, 4 will be studio flats, 32 will have one-bedroom, 21 will have two-bedrooms, 14 three-bedrooms and 1 four-bedroom house. There would also be a new public open space comprising the heritage square “creating a setting around the listed buildings.”
None of the homes included in the planning proposals will be affordable, because including affordable homes “would only reduce this profit level further rendering the proposals unviable.” The reason for this lack of viability is put down to the reduced density of the development.
Previous planning applications were refused by the Hillingdon Council Planning Committee for eleven reasons. These included the failure of plans to provide sufficient family sized homes, and the detriment caused to listed buildings.
Local residents may comment on the application on the Hillingdon Council website by Friday, October 25. More information about the planning application can be found: here.
Philip is a Local Democracy Reporter covering Ealing, Hillingdon and Hounslow, with a focus on council decisions, housing, planning, licensing and community stories across west London.
