Minutes

Monday 8th June 2026

Harefield Social Club, Rear of church hall, High Street, Harefield

Current committee members

Chairman Gerard Barry (Planning & HMO’s)

Secretary Paul Daniels (Infrastructure)

Treasurer Helen Conchar (Finance)

Other Members

Derek Kent (Planning & HMO’s)

Howard Dini (Infrastructure, Environment & Greenbelt)

Ian Costard (Police & Crime)

Tracey Blake (Health & PPG)

Apologies

None

Attendance

42 members signed in

Welcome

Minutes of the last meeting

Monday 11th May 2026

All had received the minutes and they were agreed as a true copy proposed by Howard Dini & seconded by Christine Williams 

 

Matters arising from the minutes

Action responses:

As agreed we will hold the AGM on Monday 13th July from 7pm at the Harefield Social Club & we are looking for local residents to join the committee to help with the workload of improving & protecting our village

Actions

PD contacted Cllr Tuckwell who said it was going to be added to the next highways meeting, I contacted him again on Thursday of last week and he advised that he is due to be briefed by the Highways team this week.

LBH replied to advise that the reinstatement of the double yellow lines has to go to consultation which will be the middle of July.

Chairmans Comments

The petition to ensure that Hillingdon Council retain a stronger level of financial scrutiny still needs more signatures, The signature count has reached 78 which is a solid effort but it is still significantly short of the number needed to trigger even a formal acknowledgement from the Council.

Hillingdon has gone from several committees where opposition councillors could routinely ask budget questions, to one smaller committee with one opposition councillor. That is not a technicality. That is fewer elected representatives regularly looking at the numbers.

At a time when Hillingdon is under serious financial pressure, residents need more visible scrutiny, not less. More councillors asking questions, not fewer. More service-level budget challenge, not one smaller committee where the numbers can be contained in a tighter space.

https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=497

Planning/HMO’s

Derek reminded everyone that as we are in a conservation area that if you plan to cut any trees down that any tree more than 4cm in diameter you must ask for permission otherwise you risk a £10,000 fine

44 Ash Grove which was a failed HMO application has put in for a loft conversion. Derke also asked everyone to be vigilant about any potential issues and to let us know if they see something that doesn’t look right.

GB highlighted that the planning department will only accept arguments but not assumptions, for example they will dismiss public objections in a petition if they are not legally valid objections specially they “will not & cannot base planning decisions on falling property values, assumptions on personal background or perceived behaviour of future tenants or complaints about temporary noise about the construction process.

GB agreed with the latter point but the 2 former points on property values & assumptions about personal background is where it gets political & planners wont touch that so please, when you write an objections keep to the facts.

On other issues in the village we have the Church Hill HMO, we have sent a LBA to the council and have not heard back yet from any parties. Stared work without planning, didn’t get a party wall agreement and the building regulations were wrong. This was done by Dunwoody Building Regulations Co Ltd, GB suggested to Cllr Balaam that they should be struck off in this borough for their erroneous building regulations procedures & shoddy & illegal works being conducted by them.

 

 

 

Below are the planning applications submitted this month:

17709/APP/2026/1124
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
LORD ADONIS HOUSE, THE HAREFIELD ACADEMY NORTHWOOD WAY
HAREFIELD
Details pursuant to the discharge of Conditions 17 (Landscape Scheme), 18

(Ecology) and 20 (External Lighting) of planning permission ref.
17709/APP/2023/2673, dated 08-02-24 (Demolition of former residential school and
erection of academic building (Use Class F1) and ancillary structures including heat
pump and substation enclosures, construction of a multi-use games area, revised
vehicular access, landscaping, car and cycle parking and associated works.)

42197/APP/2026/1059
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
WEYBEARDS FARM HILL END ROAD HAREFIELD
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plan) of planning permission ref.
42197/APP/2024/2782, dated 29-01-2025 (Variation of Condition 2 (Approved
Plans) and Condition 8 (Landscaping (car parking & refuse/cycle storage)) of
planning permission reference 42197/APP/2023/1670, dated 03-07-2024, for the
‘Redevelopment of the existing barns to create 5no. (2 x 3-bedroom, 2 x 2-bedroom
and 1 x 1-bedroom) residential units (alternative scheme to planning permission ref.
42197/APP/2022/1124).’ Amendments seeking to lower the finished floor levels,
extend the first floor level, amend internal unit layouts, increase the maximum
building height, include additional glazing and rooflights, and alter the landscaping.)

1131/APP/2026/1022
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
CHANDIGRAH SUMMERHOUSE LANE HAREFIELD
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref.
1131/APP/2025/2465, dated 11-11-25 (Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans),
3 (Materials), 6 (Tree Protection), 8 (Landscaping) and 9 (Step Free Access) and
removal of Conditions 4 (Obscure Glazing) and 5 (Access to Flat Roof) of appeal
decision ref. APP/R5510/W/24/3341154 (Hillingdon Council ref.
1131/APP/2023/3251) dated 21-02-2025 (Erection of 4 dwellings following the
demolition of the existing equestrian storage buildings on land adjacent to
Chandigrah) to amend the roof forms from flat to pitched, amend the choice of
materials, and to provide additional parking provision.) to alter the roof structure and
fenestration arrangements.

79406/TRE/2026/108
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
LAND AT SPRINGWELL LOCK SPRINGWELL LANE HAREFIELD
TPO 811 2x Silver Birch & 1x Ash to fell.

52352/TRE/2026/112
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
21 SHELLEY LANE HAREFIELD
TPO 626 T5 1x Maple and T6 1x Beech to reduce back to previous points (approx
3m) and lift 5m.

80008/APP/2026/866
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
1 PLOUGH LANE HAREFIELD
Erection of a detached ancillary outbuilding for use as a garage (Application for a
Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Development).

75438/APP/2026/1098
ICK/HAM & S HF/D 22
SILVER BIRCHES TILE KILN LANE HAREFIELD
Erection of single storey outbuilding to rear garden.

74077/TRE/2026/127
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
1 BANKSIDE CLOSE HAREFIELD
TPO 631 T11 1x Ash to section dismantle stem closest to house to approximately
4m from ground level

47425/APP/2026/1211
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
44 ASH GROVE HAREFIELD
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include rear dormer, and 2x front roof
lights (Application for a certificate of lawful development)

73263/APP/2026/1297
ICK/HAM & S HF/D 22
COLNE VALLEY VIADUCT, WETLANDS ECOLOGICAL MITIGATION SITE
HARVIL ROAD HAREFIELD
Request for Site Restoration Agreement at land adjacent to Pier 20 of the Colne
Valley Viaduct in accordance with Paragraph 5(1) of Part 1, Schedule 16 to the
High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017.

73263/APP/2026/1298
ICK/HAM & S HF/D 22
COLNE VALLEY VIADUCT GROUNDWORKS SOUTH – PIER 20 HARVIL ROAD
HAREFIELD
Request for approval of works comprising of fencing at Pier 20 of the Colne Valley
Viaduct under Paragraph 3 of Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London – West
Midlands) Act 2017.

41574/APP/2026/1288
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
SAVAY LAKE, MOORHALL ROAD HAREFIELD
Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 2 (Land Restoration) of permission
ref. 41574/APP/2021/720, dated 08-09-21 (Construction of three temporary
pedestrian access pontoons with associated fixings, anchoring points and safety
rails.)

398/TRE/2026/130
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
1-10 THE POPLARS HIGH STREET HAREFIELD
TPO 3 T67 & T64 2x Sycamore Trees to prune and reduce to the maximum.

Concerns raised by a resident of 19 Moorhall Road regarding 17 Moorhall Road, 2 residents who are making a complete mess of the gardens, police, fire engines and police have bene called to this address several times.

No HMO license issues for this property as of yet and the agent is failing to respond to any calls

Tommy Balaam advised he would send a link to make a complaint and the more people who complain the more is likely it sis that things will get done as it builds a report on the issues concerned.

Action- TB

 

It was suggested that the residents concerned attends Cllr Palmer’s next surgery to address this face to face. Details of her page & surgery dates can be found at: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=2513 

Health

Harefield Practice

Improvements

New admin rooms, staff room and staff toilets upstairs

5 new clinical rooms

Larger waiting room facilities

Improved reception confidentiality

Dedicated phlebotomy room adjacent to a waiting room area

Minor surgery room

Isolation room

Baby feeding roomed improvements

The road outside the practice belongs to Harefield Hospital and there are plans to make

repairs, but we have no dates as yet.

 Hypertension Awareness

It is estimated that 43,000 residents in Hillingdon are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure. As high blood pressure can lead to other long-term health conditions, it is important that we do our bit to raise awareness.

Monitoring blood pressure is important to help catch hypertension early, reducing the risk of heart disease or stroke.

Where you can signpost people for blood pressure checks:

  • Uxbridge Library
  • Botwell Green Library
  • Harefield Library
  • Local GP surgery may have blood pressure monitors available in practice to loan out to patients
  • Your local community pharmacy if you’re aged 40 and over, and are eligible: Visit the Confederation website for more information: https://www.confederationhillingdon.nhs.uk/hypertension

Breast Screening

Breast screening is a powerful tool for catching cancer early, often before symptoms show. It boosts the chances of easier, more effective treatment. Raising awareness encourages more people to get checked when invited. A simple scan can save lives.

Advice and help from your local  pharmacist

Pharmacists can offer advice on a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains.

They can also give advice about medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, worries about side effects or any other questions you have.

If they cannot help you themselves, they can refer you to a GP or other health professional.

Treatment from a pharmacist

Pharmacists can suggest treatments that do not need a prescription for a range of conditions.

Most pharmacies can also offer prescription medicine for some conditions, without you needing to see a GP or make an appointment. This is called Pharmacy First.

Conditions they can offer prescription medicine for are:

  • impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
  • infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
  • earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
  • sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
  • sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
  • urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
  • shingles (aged 18 years and over)

If you are not within these age ranges, a pharmacist can still offer advice and support decisions about self care treatment with over the counter medicines, but you may need to see a GP for treatment.

If you go to a pharmacy with one of these conditions, the pharmacist will offer you advice, treatment or refer you to a GP or other health professional if needed. They will also update your GP health record, but your information will not be shared with anyone else.

Most pharmacies can provide prescription medicine for these conditions but contact them before visiting to check.

Disposing of old medicines.

If your medicine is out of date or unwanted, do not put them in a bin or flush away. Your pharmacy will dispose of them safely.

Getting the contraceptive pill without a prescription

Some pharmacies may offer the contraceptive pill for free without a prescription. If you are aged 18 years or older, you can also buy the progesterone-only pill from most pharmacies.

 Emergency contraception

Some pharmacies offer the emergency contraceptive pill for free. If you’re aged 16 or over, you can also buy it from most pharmacies.

Get a free blood pressure check

Some pharmacies offer a free blood pressure check.

More services

Other services that may be available at a local pharmacy include:

  • advice from a pharmacist after contacting NHS 111 or a GP
  • chlamydia screening and treatment
  • advice and help on how to stop smoking
  • cholesterol and blood sugar testing
  • the substance misuse service, including needle and syringe exchange schemes
  • advice and help on how to manage your weight

Ask a local pharmacist to find out what services they offer.

 

 

  

Police/Crime

There is nothing to report on police matters, albeit there is a Ward panel meeting this month.

GB attending the Hillingdon Independent Advisory Group at the Civic Centre which is a bi monthly meeting on Tuesday 9th June, GB asked for any questions which we want to be raised on the villages behalf please let him know and he will report back on this at the next public meeting.

The subject matters discussed are on Anti social behaviour, theft (all kinds) & domestic abuse to name but a few.

A resident mentioned as to why drugs are not on their list of concerns, also asked GB to raise why they use “detection rate” as a % of crime and does not count the number of crimes only those solved which is misleading.

 

 

Events

  • Harefield Tidy meet on the green on the first Saturday of every month (weather permitting) from 9;30am for an hour or so, please come along and help. All equipment is provided.
  • Bingo every Wednesday Harefield Social Club
  • St Mary’s village fete 13th June
  • Rev Martin retiring end of year but rumours of it happen at Easter 2027
  • History Society 3rd Monday every month, next meeting in September
  • 17th June fellowship group meets St Marys Church hall, talk on the history of Iran
  • Helen Conchar talk at Ruislip Manor Library talk on Peter Rabbit Monday 6th July 5;15pm

Infrastructure

(see enclosed hyperlink to the full HS2 document) Click Here

  • Ickenham Festival Sat 13th June, 10;00am to 6;30pm various roads closed around the area

https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/downloads/file/2819/ickenham-festival-road-closure

  • Harvil Road 3rd to 23rd June 3 way traffic lights
  • 16th June to 24th July- Breakspear Road South various road closures due to Affinity Water

https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/downloads/file/2422/breakspear-road-south-various-road-closure

Future Planned Works / Works Postponed / Works Rescheduled:

  • Future Works Moorhall Road – Narrow Lanes for Bellmouth Installation – Mon 29/06 to Mon 27/07
  • Future Works Moorhall Road – Night Time Road Closure for Resurfacing (4 Nights – 9pm to 5am) – Mon 27/07 to Fri 31/07
  • 17 Aug until 14 October disruption to Skip Lane while the bridge is removed
  • Dews Lane / Harvill Road shut on the 23 June 9.30am to 3.30pm for kerb realignment resurfacing
  • LBH are altering the size of Haste Hill Golf course with the possibility of housing being built
  • A4112 night time road closures from 10pm to 5am from the 29th June until 12 July
  • Savera Hotel South Ruislip planning application to extend being reviewed due to the extension being close to HS2 railway lines

Greenspaces & Environment

IC met Cllr Balaam at Willow Tree Farm, Breakspear Road North, situated on the right as you go down BRN, and he is putting in a members enquiry as to what is happening and what their intentions are.

There is at present an enforcement order on the work, as there is also no planning application submitted. The land has been flattened and, in my opinion it is about to go under tarmac.

As this is a SSI this needs to be actioned & investigated ASAP.

Concrete drainage is also in storage on site, we need to contact the green belt council along with the people at Ruislip and the woods conservation group, this could set a serious precedent if we are not up to speed.

From the Ruislip Woods Trust some activities over the upcoming school holidays

Friday, 19th June, 10-11:30am – Summer Walk

Meeting at the Woodland Centre. To book your place please contact Lucy 07961 157 215

Monday, 13th July, 10-11:30am – Nature Walk in Mad Bess Woods (led by Mark Morgan)

Meeting in the car park at Mad Bess Wood, HA6 2SS.

To book your place please contact Lucy 07961 157 215.

Summer Holidays (Free Activities)

Family Fun Walk, 11am to 12:30pm

Drop in Craft Session, 1 to 3pm

Meeting at the Woodland Centre. For more info please contact either Diana – 07736 974497 or Lucy – 07961 157215

  •  Monday, 27th July
  •  Tuesday, 28th July
  •  Wednesday, 29th July
  •  Thursday, 30th July
  •  Friday, 31st July
  •  Monday,3rd August
  •  Tuesday, 4th August
  •  Wednesday, 5th August
  •  Thursday, 6th August
  •  Friday, 7th August

AOB

  • AGM on 13th July at Harefield Social club.
  • Harefield flag fund- please donate, the collection pot is at each monthly residents meeting and behind the bar.
  • Badges to show your support for the village are also on sale at each public meeting and behind the bar.
  • Cllr Paul Capps Singing Sat 13th June at the Social Club

Action Points

Tommy Balaam to send a link for residents to make a complaint on any housing issues

Next Meeting

Meeting closed 7:48pm

Next Meeting

AGM Monday 13th July 7:00pm Harefield Social Club