Hillingdon Council

At Quick Cheap Plans, we specialise in helping homeowners, developers and businesses successfully secure planning approvals across Hillingdon – from Heathrow-adjacent developments to green belt projects in the borough’s northern reaches.

Our Hillingdon Planning Services

We provide end-to-end support for all planning needs:

Permitted Development Checks – Confirm if your project qualifies without full planning permission

Prior Approval Applications – Fast-track approvals for smaller schemes

Heathrow Impact Assessments – Crucial for projects in flight paths

Change of Use Applications – Including sensitive industrial-to-residential conversions

Residential Extensions & Conversions – Lofts, basements and rear extensions

Commercial Developments – From small business units to large logistics parks

Why Choose Us for Hillingdon Applications?

Local Policy Experts – Deep knowledge of Hillingdon’s Article 4 Directions and employment land protections

Heathrow Specialists – Unique understanding of airport-related constraints

Green Belt Experience – Sensitive approaches for protected areas

CIL Negotiation – Minimising your Community Infrastructure Levy costs

Committee Representation – Strong track record at Hillingdon Planning Committee

Key Hillingdon Planning Challenges

🔸 Heathrow Impacts – Noise zones, air quality and worker housing demands

🔸 Protected Industrial Areas – Strict rules in Uxbridge/Hayes employment zones

🔸 Article 4 Restrictions – Limits on:

  • Industrial-to-residential conversions
  • Rear extensions beyond 4m
  • HMO conversions

🔸 Transport Pressures – Managing developments near congested M4/M25 corridors

About Hilligdon Council

Hillingdon is London’s:

🔸 Largest borough by area – Significant green belt land

🔸 Heathrow’s Home – Europe’s busiest airport shapes local policy

🔸 Key Employment Hub – Major industrial areas like Stockley Park

The borough faces unique planning issues:

🔸 Balancing Growth – Meeting housing needs while protecting employment land

🔸 Infrastructure Demands – Airport-related transport pressures

🔸 Suburban Character – Lower density than inner London

Hillingdon Planning Policy Highlights

🔸 Article 4 Directions – Protecting industrial sites in Uxbridge/Hayes

🔸 Heathrow Safeguarding – Special zones with height/use restrictions

🔸 Local Plan Priorities – Focus on employment land retention

🔸 CIL Requirements – Infrastructure contributions for most projects

Why Quick Cheap Plans?

We’ve successfully helped clients with:

🔸 Industrial Conversions – Navigating protected employment zones

🔸 Airport-Adjacent Projects – Addressing Heathrow-related constraints

🔸 Green Belt Homes – Sensitive designs for protected areas

🔸 Transport Assessments – For developments near major road networks

Let’s get your project approved!