Electric vehicle parking hub at Ncp Car Park, Bath Road, Sipson

“This hybrid application seeks (1) full planning permission for the creation of a mixed use sustainable vehicle parking facility (Sui Generis) and food and beverage unit (Class E), alongside ancillary welfare and staff buildings, and other supporting infrastructure and site levelling (Phase 1); and (2) Outline planning permission for a future extension to the facility, with all associated matters reserved except for access (Phase 2).”

“The application site is currently operated by NCP as an open-air car park, providing circa 630 parking spaces, operating on a 24hour basis. The overall site area extends to circa 1.639 Hectares and is currently accessed via a bridge and service road adjacent to the Raddison Hotel to the east, with Sipson Road providing access to the A4 (Bath Road).”

“The site is identified as being located within the Bath Road Employment Area with the Hillingdon Local Plan Part 1 (2012) and the Heathrow Opportunity Area within the London Plan (2021) The site is located within the Hillingdon Air Quality Management Area, the A4 Corridor Air Quality Focus Area, the Heathrow Archaeological Priority Area, a Critical Drainage Area and Flood Zone 1. The site has a Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) of 3.”

“Planning application ref: 41632/APP/2022/2301 proposed the Demolition of existing car park and redevelopment for industrial (Use Class B2); storage or distribution (Use Class B8); and/or light industrial (Use Class E(g)(iii)) purposes, with ancillary office space, landscaping, car parking, servicing and access arrangements. (AMENDED PLANS 18.05.23). This application was withdrawn prior to determination.”

“Planning permission ref: 41632/APP/2021/1301 approved the Vehicular access from Bath Road which would be utilised for this proposal as the main access. Implementation of the access was confirmed by the approval of Certificate of Lawfulness application ref: 41632/APP/2024/847.”

“The development would be sympathetic to the scale and proportions of the surrounding area and would not be considered harmful to the character and appearance of the locality. Whilst the Phase 1 development would result in the loss of a group of trees, which is regrettable, this factor alone is not considered to warrant a recommendation for refusal.”

“Subject to conditions and planning obligations, there are no undue impacts identified to the local highway network or neighbouring amenity. A s106 legal agreement would secure contributions towards air quality mitigation and healthy streets improvements.”

“No objection in principle however the following concerns raised are raised: I. Noise and dust from site levelling infilling. II. Southern fence should be retained along with tree belt on Bath Road. III. Siting of F&B Unit in proximity to neighbouring dwellings. IV. Another drive-thru not needed and would impact on other local businesses. Neighbouring amenity considerations are discussed at paragraphs 7.15 - 7.17 of this report.”

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

“Members welcomed the proposal and sought clarification on the Section 106 contributions, noise, dust and landscaping measures. Officers advised that the financial contributions would be used for air quality improvements and healthy streets measures connected to the development. It was also confirmed that landscaping, noise mitigation and dust management would be secured through planning conditions and the Construction Management Plan.”

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

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