Rear extension and gym at 9 Pastures Mead, Hillingdon

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Hillingdon Planning Committee on 21 Apr 2026.

43892/APP/2026/52Approved

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension and conversion of the detached garage into a gym with a WC.

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear extension and the conversion of detached garage to a habitable use to use as a gym with WC.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a two-storey detached property in a residential cul-de-sac, within a tree protection area and near a large oak tree.

“The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character comprising similar two storey linked detached properties, many of which have benefited from extensions. The application site lies within an area protected by Tree Preservation…”

“Hillingdon Planning Committee – 21 st April 2026 PART 1 – Members, Public & Press  Order, with one large Oak tree located directly outside of the property. The site has a PTAL ranking of 2. The site is not located within a Conservation Area, nor within the setting of a Conservation Area.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the development would not significantly affect neighbours, the area’s character or the highway network.

“The main issues which shall be addressed within this committee report relate to the impact on neighbouring properties in terms of loss of light, overshadowing and the degree to which the scale of the extension would appear overbearing, as well as the impact on the design and impact on the character of the surrounding area, parking impact and trees.”

“It is recommended that planning permission is granted subject to conditions (Appendix 1) by virtue that the development would not have a significant impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties, nor would it harm the character and appearance of the existing property and surrounding area. It also would not have a harmful impact on the highway network.”

Officer report

What members discussed

Members asked about the gym use and how a future unauthorised residential change of use would be prevented.

“Officers introduced the application, took Members through the plans and made a recommendation for approval.”

“Members sought clarification regarding the gym use and how future residential change of use would be prevented. It was confirmed that any unauthorised change of use…”

Minutes

The committee vote

The officers’ recommendation was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed.

“The officers’ recommendation, was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, was unanimously agreed.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved in line with the officers’ recommendation.

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved as per officer recommendation.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Hillingdon Planning Committee minutes, 21 April 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Hillingdon's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Hillingdon
Date
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Vote
Unanimous
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

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