Meeting: 04/09/2025 - Hillingdon Planning Committee (Item 81)
81 Morrisons Supermarket, 41-67 High Street, Yiewsley, West Drayton 2370/APP/2023/1727 
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Phased demolition of the existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site for a replacement foodstore (Class E), 158 residential units (Class C3), car parking, servicing and access arrangements and associated works.
Recommendation: Approval subject to Stage 2 referral to the Mayor of London and s106 legal agreement.
Decision:
RESOLVED: That the application be approved
Minutes:
Phased demolition of the existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site for a replacement foodstore (Class E), 158 residential units (Class C3), car parking, servicing and access arrangements and associated works.
Officers introduced the application, citing the addendum which contained minor updates to condition one.
The site had a Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) of 3.
Members expressed concern over reduced parking provision but acknowledged the precedent from previous inspectorate decisions.
Members emphasised the need for redevelopment due to the site’s long-term vacancy.
Members requested clarification on social infrastructure contributions, particularly for education and youth services. Officers noted that education contributions were covered via Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Health contributions were included due to the affordable housing provision.
Members queried the low number of three-bedroom units and questioned the adequacy of accessible parking (four spaces for 16 wheelchair-accessible flats). Officers responded that the unit mix reflected viability constraints; 11% were family sized. Accessible parking provision aligned with planning policy, with flexibility to convert standard bays if demand increased. The London Plan standard was for 3% accessible spaces with capacity to increase to 10%.
Members requested a controlled parking scheme to prevent crossover between retail and residential parking. Officers noted that a parking design and management plan will be required prior to occupation, ensuring appropriate allocation and control.
Members queried the number of single-aspect units and their daylight quality. Officers advised that the scheme had been reviewed by daylight/ sunlight specialists and complies with BRE guidelines.
Officers’ recommendations were moved, seconded and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.
RESOLVED: That the application be approved