296-home estate redevelopment at Land at Avondale Drive, Hayes

“The site is approximately 1.04 hectares and accommodates the existing Avondale Drive Estate. The estate consists of three 13 -storey blocks of flats, each containing 48 flats (total 144 homes). All existing dwellings are two -bedroom flats. The blocks were constructed in the late 1960's using a large panel system.”

“The Estate is bound by Avondale Drive to the south and Abbotswood Way to the east. Pedestrian access is provided onto Abbotswood Way from the estate. Both pedestrian and vehicular access is provided onto Avondale Drive to the south. Minet Junior School is located directly to the west, directly to the north of the estate is Hitherboom Park, which forms part of a Site of Nature Conservation Importance…”

“The provision of 56 additional dwellings, including the provision of 33 additional affordable homes would represent a significant public benefit and would be achieved through making a more effective use of a previously developed site, which would align fully with the provisions of Paragraphs 124 and 125 of the NPPF; Policy H1 of the London Plan; and Policy DMHB17 of the Local Plan Part 2.”

“Hillingdon Planning Committee – 11 th March 2026 PART 1 – Members, Public & Press  1.3 The development is in outline, and the detailed design of the development would be assessed at reserved matters stage.”

“Members sought clarification on the proposed air quality contribution and whether the higher or lower sum would apply depending on the implementation of a parking management scheme. Officers explained that the contribution was proportionate, with a lower amount payable where a parking management scheme was introduced due to reduced anticipated vehicle movements and air quality impacts.”

“Concerns were raised to ensure that parking management decisions would be taken for appropriate planning reasons rather than financial considerations. Officers advised that the development’s transport impacts had been assessed under both scenarios and were considered acceptable, and that the contribution was reasonable given the scale of the development and potential for parking displacement.”

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

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