Minutes

Monday 8th December 2025

Harefield Library, Park Lane, 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

Andy Cripps

Tina Wane (Green spaces & Environment)

Ian Costard (Police & Crime)

Tracey Blake (Health & PPG)

Apologies

None

Andy Cripps & Helen Conchar

Attendance

36 members signed in

Welcome

Minutes of the last meeting

Monday 10th November 2025

All had received the minutes and they were agreed as a true copy proposed by Howard Dini & seconded by Tina Wane and approved. 

Matters arising from the minutes

A request to all Harefield residents to spread the word of the HTRA, please tell friends and family about the HTRA and the work we do for the local residents and businesses. The website is harefieldresidents.org.uk & email is enquiries@harefieldresidents.org.uk

We need because as many people as possible to go to the website because regular traffic & searches on the name will raise it up the google rankings and be more visible.

Actions arising from the last meeting

None

Planning/HMO’s

Gerard Barry discussed the planning application for the 2m high fence surrounding the buildings at Widewater Place & why this is not only unnecessary but because it is in a conservation area it should not be allowed & residents should strongly oppose it.

Also discussed was the way Widewater Place has been financed and GB went on to explain about his enquiries to the Charities commission & the COOP who have financed much of the mortgage on the building.

Enclosed are 2 letter templates for you to use to oppose future funding & question the legitimacy of the charitable status of KSIMC

Letter to CoOperative Bank 1st December 2025

Letter to Charity Commission 1st Dev 2025

Derek Kent detailed below the planning applications submitted at the time of the meeting, many of these are run of the mill applications.

79768/APP/2025/2763
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
17 & 19 NEWDIGATE ROAD HAREFIELD
Joint application for 17 & 19 Newdigate Road, Uxbridge UB9 6EH for the erection of
a single storey extension to the rear, following demolition of existing extensions

 

43159/APP/2025/2811
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
ROYAL QUAY HAREFIELD
Erection of external pillar balcony to rear elevation.

 

1131/APP/2025/2898
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
CHANDIGRAH SUMMERHOUSE LANE HAREFIELD
Details pursuant to the discharge of Conditions 12 (Construction Management
Plan) and 13 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning
permission ref. 1131/APP/2025/2465, dated 11/11/2025 (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)

 

10593/APP/2025/2881
ICK/HAM & S HF/D 22
4 PRIORY AVENUE HAREFIELD
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear and front extension,
following the demolition of an existing garage to the side and rear conservatory.

 

66100/APP/2025/2824
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
WHITE HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD HAREFIELD
Details pursuant to the discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Landscape), and
11 (SuDs) of planning permission ref. 66100/APP/2025/722, dated 12-07-2025

 

79131/APP/2025/2906
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
GARDENIA LODGE SPRINGWELL LANE HAREFIELD
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref.
79131/APP/2024/2876, dated 16/12/2024 (Demolition of existing conservatory,
construction of a single storey rear extension, creation of a first floor, partial garage
conversion and construction of an outbuilding to rear garden) to raise the floor level
of the single storey rear extension and partial garage conversion in line with the
existing house and in turn raise the roof line of the garage, for which the overall
height does not increase

 

76459/APP/2025/2894
ICK/HAM & S HF/D 22
NEWYEARS GREEN BOURNE DIVERSION LAND AT HARVIL ROAD
HAREFIELD
Request for approval of ‘Bringing into Use’ under condition imposed by Schedule 17
paragraph 9 (4) (b) and paragraph 9 (1) to the High Speed Rail (London – West
Midlands) Act 2017 to bring into use the realignment of Newyears Green Bourne

 

79131/APP/2025/2966
HARE/D VILLAGES 2022
GARDENIA LODGE SPRINGWELL LANE HAREFIELD
Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 5 (Demolition and Construction plan)
of planning permission ref. 79131/APP/2024/2876, dated 16-12-24 (Demolition of
existing conservatory, construction of a single-storey rear extension, creation of a
first floor, partial conversion of garage, and construction of an outbuilding to rear
garden)

Patrick McHugh, an architect who lives in Harefield was asked to talk about his experiences with LBH & knowledge of the conservation area. Discussed policies and procedures of the conservation area and how its important to protect the aesthetics & general keeping of the conservation area.

Health

Harefield Practice News – With regards to complaints about the receptionist, there are two new members of staff, and they are receiving ongoing training, as is all the team. Please contact the surgery if you have any further issues.

The Paramedic Practitioner is new working on minor illness cases.

The poor lighting has also been noted by the Practice.

The upstairs refurbishment is in progressing, with management and admin moving into upstairs, making more room downstairs for clinical rooms.

 

The Harefield Practice will be closed on the following Christmas dates:

Christmas Day, December 25, 2025

Boxing Day, December 26th, 2025

New Years Day, January 1st, 2026

For urgent medical assistance, call NHS 111 or visit an urgent care centre.

FLU UPDATE – As winter tightens its grip, we are experiencing what health officials describe as the most severe flu outbreak in ten years, with hospital admissions surging to unprecedented levels. The NHS are estimating up to 8,000 people could end up in hospital up 56% from last year. Please visit your doctors/pharmacists for more advice and help.

 

 

 

 

Police/Crime

Priorities for the next 3 months remain unchanged and will be:

  • Drugs and ASB
  • Shop lifting – particularly Co-Op
  • Violence – Particularly against women and girls

10 to 12 ladies attended the recent violence against girls and women meeting held at the Baptist church

ASB in Dovedale Close (drugs) – not of high level

SNT to attend PubWatch meeting – 20th January, 10am at Harefield Cricket Club

Superintendent Rawlinson is assisting SNT with the ongoing bike situation

A meeting was held between the police and Derek Kent regarding the 9 HMO’s above the High Street shops

Issue discussed concerning a man on his balcony opposite Harefield Academy

Lorries on Breakspear Road North and all other roads into village – police to contact council

Scooters still speeding in village

Streetwalk – police doing individual street briefings – police to look at better times to do this than current times – PCSO Mani

Events

  • Harefield Tidy first Saturday of every month’s from 9;30am for an hour or so, please come along and help. All equipment is provided.
  • Michael Sobel at Mount Vernon winter market 13th Dec 10am to 3pm
  • Christmas Carols 19th Dec 3:30pm to 4:30pm at Library hall
  • 30 Christmas trees being erected at St Mary’s Church 13th & 14th December from 10am to 4pm Saturday 13th December & 1pm to 4pm Sunday 14th December
  • Christmas Day free lunch at St Mary’s church hall 1pm. Volunteers needed please

Infrastructure

(see enclosed hyperlink to the full HS2 document) download here

Headlines – There are new dates for the Installation of Bird Nesting Islands at Broadwater Lake from 05/12 to 15/12, and the works at the Old Dairy Lane Retail Park off Victoria Road South Ruislip will now pause for the Christmas Break from Mon 08/12 and return in the new year to be completed.

  • The PROW U44 is now reopen to the public from 24/11, there are details of Sheet Pile Modification works at West Ruislip Portal starting 05/12.

    A Community Drop-In Event at Harefield Community Centre on Thursday 11th December 5.30pm to 7.30pm for HS2/Align.

    There will also be 2-Way Traffic Lights on Moorhall Road for up to 3 hours on Wed 17/12 between 9.30am & 3.30pm for minor works at the Fisherman’s Access near the border with Buckinghamshire.

    There are details of the Planning Application for the Diversion and Stopping Up of Public Rights of Way U45, U46 and U47, and details of the Decision Reports for the Schedule 17 Planning Applications for some small design changes at the South Ruislip Vent Shaft & West Ruislip Portal.

     

    Upcoming and Ongoing works:

    • Updated Works at the Old Dairy Lane Retail Park off Victoria Road South Ruislip – Mon 29/09 to Mon 08/12 (then return early 2026 to complete)
    • Upcoming Installation of Bird Nesting Islands at Broadwater Lake – Fri 05/12 to Mon 15/12
    • New HS2/Align Community Drop-In Event in Harefield – Thur 11/12 between 5.30pm to 7.30pm
    • New Moorhall Road – 2-Way Traffic Lights – Wed 17/12 (3 hours between 9.30am to 3.30pm)
    • Breakspear Road South Traffic Management Setup – 28/07/25 to 31/12/26
    • Construction of Flood Compensation Area next to Breakspear Road South – 25/07/25 to 31/03/26
    • Piling and Drainage Installation works for Noise Barrier in West Ruislip Embankment
    • SCS Noise Barrier Testing near Breakspear Road South – June 2024 to Jan 2026
    • Colne Valley Viaduct – completed Aug 2025
    • Tunnelling Update on TBM Sushila and TBM Caroline
    • HS2 ANPR Camera Network in Hillingdon

    Future Planned Works / Works Postponed / Works Rescheduled:

    • Updated Future Works Dews Lane / Harvil Road Junction – 3-Way Traffic Lights – Mon 27/04/26 to Wed 13/05/26 (9.30am to 3.30pm only)
    • Works Postponed Moorhall Road – Night Time Road Closure for Resurfacing – (due to take place at night over 3 nights in Nov 2025)

    Community Engagement:

    • Updated HS2 Community & Business Funding Update – Nov 2025
    • Updated Community Investment Activity Update – Nov 2025
    • Updated Skills Employment and Education Update – Nov 2025
    • Information Hub at West Ruislip Portal – Opening Hours (in Community Engagement section)

    Community Working Traffic Group meeting 2nd December 2025

    • Works being planned for Dews Lane/Harvil Road now being planned for end of April/early May 2026.
    • Talks are still ongoing on the development of the HS2 Substation on Harvil Road where they will need a 100sqm space for pylons etc, its now being moved & a track which leads to Dews Farm will be converted into an access road under the plans.
    • Moorhall Road resurfacing at nights 1st Quarter 2026, this has been rescheduled from late 2025 due to weather.

    ·         Broadwater Lake plans for HOAC now on the LBH website, comments are due in by 9th January 2026 under planning reference 2382/APP/2023/2906

     

    ·         Speed surveys by police on Harvil Road have been completed, next due on Breakspear Road South but no dates given.

    		  

Greenspaces & Environment

Relocation of HOAC to Broadwater Lake

Planning Application has been submitted by Hillingdon Council to Hillingdon Planning Department for a development at Broadwater Lake SSSI.  The application is for the relocation of HOAC to Broadwater Lake which is a Special Site of Scientific Interest.

  • Redevelopment of the site to create the Hillingdon Watersports Facility and Activity Centre including demolition of existing Broadwater Lake Sailing Club (BSC) clubhouse at the north of the lake and erection of a building including changing facilities, meeting rooms, storage, Workshop and seasonal worker accommodation (sui generis), activity shelters; installation of pontoons and slipways; boat shed; equipment storage huts; boat parking and racking areas; camping area; outdoor activity areas; ecological enhancement throughout the site; new pedestrian routes through the peninsula; landscaping including new woodland, dense vegetation screens and boundary treatment; access road; localised dredging and land reclamation; relocation of existing sailing area and creation of floating reedbeds within the lake; coach drop off and turning area; vehicle parking; cycle parking; and associated works
  • This is a re-consultation following submission of amended plans and documents (original submission 2023 & amended version 2025)
  • LBH Planning Team – ref:2382/APP/2023/2906
  • The Public Consultation is open for comments from 25/11/25 until 09/01/26

 Below are some reasons this application is not appropriate.

The Broadwater Lake is an extremely important site for over-wintering birds which fly miles to this exact location. It is a vital refuge for other wildlife year-round because the site has largely remained undisturbed for decades.

Broadwater Lake is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and should not be used as an activity playground.  The designation has been granted to this site because it is deemed that the on-site flora and fauna is important enough to be granted full protection.

The application is worded as though it is for the relocation of HOAC to Broadwater Lake, however, the new application does not relate to the original HOAC facilities which were much simpler and much less intrusive on the environment.  The new application lists a considerable number of buildings including seasonal worker accommodation.

Roadways, parking as well as coach turning areas – however, it does not indicate where the coaches will be parked while waiting to take the return journey.  Plus activity shelters, camping, outdoor activity areas and caving??  

This is all in addition to the original purpose of HOAC which was primarily sailing.

Apart from all the disruption to the SSSI site which will be devastating for the wildlife, the location of the roadway leading to the site is immediately next to a bridge.  When travelling from Harefield any car coming over the bridge will have very little time to stop if there were to be a coach turning right into the HOAC centre.  Moorhall Road is a two-lane minor road.

FLY TIPPING IN NEWYEARS GREEN LANE

A field off Newyears Green Lane is being used for Fly Tipping (see pictures below).  The Council, local MP’s, Councillors and the Environment Agency have been informed about this dumping but at present nothing has happened to remove the rubbish.  The site is accessible by vehicle and any person who wishes to add to the rubbish.  The site is also next to a stream.

AOB

None

Action Points

Next Meeting

Meeting closed 8:10pm

Next Meeting Monday 12th January 7:00pm

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Harefield Social Club