Nine flats at 90 Long Lane, Ickenham

“The proposal would provide 9 car parking spaces, including one disabled parking bay, 20 cycle parking spaces, visitor cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage, private amenity space in the form of balconies and terraces, and communal landscaped amenity space. The development would utilise the existing vehicular access from Long Lane and retain a separate pedestrian access.”

“The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character and forms part of the Ickenham Village Conservation Area. Long Lane is characterised by individually designed detached and semidetached dwellings set within generous plots, with mature landscaping and trees making a significant contribution to the verdant character of the area.”

“The site lies within Flood Zone 1 and has a Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) of 3, on a scale of 0 to 6b where 6b is the highest, indicating a moderate accessibility to public transport. The application site is also located within the Ickenham Village Conservation Area. The application site to the rear and the neighbouring property to the rear (known as Dormy House) are also covered by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs 438 and 482a).”

“The proposed housing mix includes 2x three-bedroom units capable of supporting family living, aligning with the Hillingdon Local Plan, the London Plan, and the National Planning Policy Framework 2026 (NPPF). The latest revision is an improvement to the previous two refused schemes through reductions in the proposed width, depth and overall massing, alongside amendments to the design of the rear wing and overall appearance and materials.”

“The proposal is therefore considered to cause less than substantial harm to the Ickenham Village Conservation Area, mainly through changes to its setting. In accordance with Policy HE6 of the NPPF (2026), where harm to the significance of a designated heritage asset is identified, that harm must be weighed against the public benefits of the proposal.”

“8905/APP/2026/1385 RESOLVED: That the application be refused for the reasons outlined in the discussion. 8.”