Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Hillingdon Planning Committee (Item 104)
104 Club House, Middlesex Stadium, Breakspear Road, Ruislip - 17942/APP/2024/2874 
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Construction of natural grass football pitches using imported soils approved for use by the Environment Agency. Proposals include rainwater harvesting scheme, extensive planting and habitat creation.
Recommendation: Approval
Decision:
RESOLVED: That the application be approved as per officer recommendation subject to the minor typographical amendment to condition 4.
Minutes:
Construction of natural grass football pitches using imported soils approved for use by the Environment Agency. Proposals include rainwater harvesting scheme, extensive planting
Officers introduced the application and took Members through the plans. It was noted that a typographical amendment would need to be made to condition 4 to read ‘Prior to commencement of development and scheme for the provision of sustainable water management shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.’ A recommendation for approval was made.
With the prior permission of the Chair, Councillor Peter Smallwood addressed the Committee highlighting his strong support for the application. The applicant’s collaboration with Councillors, the Council and the Environment Agency was praised. The proposal was seen as vital for grassroots football, supporting community life, providing opportunities for all ages and preserving the legacy of Hillingdon Borough Football Club. It was noted that the scheme enhanced sports provision, improved drainage and biodiversity and maintained Green Belt openness.
The Committee welcomed the proposal as a positive community benefit. Questions were asked about construction timing and traffic impact. Officers confirmed completion within three planting seasons and explained that traffic increases during soil importation would be temporary and managed through a Construction Management Plan. Lighting was addressed, with a condition requiring further approval for floodlighting.
The application was proposed, seconded, and unanimously approved.
RESOLVED: That the application be approved as per officer recommendation subject to the minor typographical amendment to condition 4.