21 affordable family homes at Haydon Drive Eastcote Haydon Drive Eastcote Pinner

“Site Address: Haydon Drive, Pinner, HA5 2PL Proposal: Demolition of 16 studio bungalows and the erection of 21 affordable family -sized houses with associated facilities. Summary of Recommendation…”

“GRANT planning permission subject to section 106 legal agreement and conditions…”

“The application site area measures 0.58ha and contains 16 studio bungalows and large amounts of green open space, including a wide range of mature trees and public lawns. The surroundings are a low-density suburban setting characterised…”

“Hillingdon Planning Committee – 4th September 2025 PART 1 – Members, Public & Press  by 2-storey family housing with pitched roofs, including along Joel Street. Front gardens along Joel Street generally provide greening, car parking and access to private front doors. The public transport accessibility level (PTAL) of the area is 1b which is at the lower range of the scale.”

“The proposal is considered to be acceptable in principle, making effective use of an existing brownfield site to provide additional housing, and notably provide 100% affordable housing, secured as Social Rent. The proposal also secures the provision of 3no. accessible housing units and communal play space and open space that provides an inclusive, accessible and flexible development.”

“Due to the siting of the proposed development coupled with separation distances to adjoining buildings, the impact on residential amenity of nearby properties would be acceptable. The quality of accommodation proposed is considered to be of a high standard with sufficient outlook and access to natural light within the future units and amenity spaces, with all units meeting the minimum space standard requirements. A sufficient level of parking provision is also provided.”

“Request to retain Public Open Space, including public access, plus improved Biodiversity Net Gain.”

“No objection subject to conditions and an air quality contribution.”

“Impact on amenity, noise and anti-social behaviour Discussed at paragraphs 7.22 - 7.23 and 7.57 - 7.58 of this report.”

“Noise and disturbance from building work Discussed at paragraph 7.22 of this report.”

“Members asked about the use of solar panels. Officers noted that the energy strategy included solar panels and heat pumps; a planning condition required implementation prior to occupation; and the scheme exceeded the London Plan’s minimum carbon offset requirement of 35%, making it policy compliant. The development will deliver significant on-site carbon savings. Officers cannot insist on higher-grade solar panels beyond policy compliance.”

“Members asked for further information on parking and tree planting. Officers confirmed that 25 car parking spaces would be provided, including three accessible spaces, two motorcycle spaces and cycle storage. Tree planting and landscaping were included in the scheme. On parking allocation, officers confirmed this would be addressed under Condition 11, which covered parking management and allocation.”

“Officers’ recommendations were moved, seconded and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.”

“Members raised a query regarding the potential future use of the properties as HMOs, seeking reassurance that any such change would require planning approval. Officers advised that the development was proposed as 100% affordable housing, which would be secured via a legal agreement. This would mitigate concerns about future conversion to HMOs.”

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved…”