Access Road from Breakspear Road North next to Rose Farm. (Green Belt Land)

Last year land was sold by Rose Farm, Breakspear Road North to an Investment company which then cleared most of the land of vegetation and trees, leaving just a strip of oaks in the middle. For months earth moving machine, sifting machines and trucks have been clearing the land, and banking up the earth on the border of Bayhurst Wood. Now it appears as if a roadway is being laid on the land.  Apparently, the new owners have stated that the land is for grazing horses.  However, It transpires that the new owners paid a considerable amount of money for the land and therefore we are very suspicious about their true intentions.  The Council’s Enforcement Officer is looking to the matter. 

This land boarders Bayhurst Wood which is part of the Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve.  The Ruislip Woods Trust are concerned about what is going on.

Ruislip Woods Trust

If you are interested in joining the Friends of Ruislip Wood please see their information below:-

Do you want to know more about Ruislip Woods, London’s First National Nature Reserve? 

If so please consider joining the Friends of Ruislip Woods. The “Friends” are run by Ruislip Woods Trust which is a registered charity set up in May 1997 to develop the educational and monitoring aspects of the Woods – all designed to ensure that our members understand what changes are occurring (both natural and man-made) and provide accurate information and news via our newsletters. 

We raise money for projects like the refurbishment of the Woodland Centre which was completed in 2021 and provide support where we can for the volunteer groups in the Woods.  Over the years we have developed descriptive, coloured waymarked trails covering all of the woods. Please do consider joining to help our work to protect the Woods and enhance visitors’ knowledge of this precious, fragile site. 

There is strength in numbers and every additional member adds weight to our campaigns and makes a difference, plus you get to learn more about these magnificent Woods and the species that live there.

Membership is £8 per annum, it includes 3 newsletters a year, information on regular walks and events throughout the year via email and the Trust runs bat walks during the summer months all of which are free to members.

For further details please contact the Secretary on secretary@ruislipwoodstrust.org.uk  

or visit our website at ruislipwoodstrust.org.uk to download a membership application form.

Blackford Water Source – Moorhall Road

Our MP David Simmonds contacted the Environment Agency on our behalf and this is the reply the received

Thank you for your email regarding Blackford public water source (PWS) in South Harefield. My apologies for the delay in our response.

I can confirm that the Blackford public water source (PWS) was turned off for work on the HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct in 2021. We are aware that Affinity Water carried out pumping at Blackford PWS in April and May 2024, to investigate returning this source to supply, however we have not yet seen the results. 

We understand that Affinity Water have concerns regarding groundwater quality in the Colne Valley; contaminants that could impact on their operations, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals, industrial solvents and contaminants associated with historical landfilling activities have been identified in groundwater in the vicinity of Blackford PWS. 

Several potential sources for these contaminants have been identified and we continue to provide advice and guidance to Affinity Water and other partners, including Local Authorities and private landowners, with respect to the investigation and management of these possible sources.

Water supply companies, including Affinity Water, are responsible for the provision of wholesome water and will not allow water containing contaminants at concentrations that could be harmful to human health to enter supply. 

Drinking water quality is strictly regulated in England and Wales by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) and further information relating to their regulation activities can be found on their website. The water companies carry out monthly testing of the water that they supply to their customers and submit this information to the DWI. Each year the DWI publishes a detailed report containing this information. This report, and other information on drinking water quality, is available on the DWI’s website.

Land at the end of Bellevue Terrace, Summerhouse Lane (Green Belt Land)

Planning permission for the erection of 4 detached houses has been granted on land at the end of Bellevue Terrace.  The land in question is Green Belt land.  Unfortunately, I cannot find the application on the Hillingdon Council Planning site.

The residents of Bellevue Terrace are extremely concerned about any work going on in that area because of the narrow pathway (apparently it is not a road) and the fact that there is asbestos in the land.

Linda King has asked that residents sign a petition to stop this development and cites safety due to access via the “pathway” for all commercial vehicles during the build and then traffic for all residents of those 6 detached properties as well as any commercial deliveries after the build has finished as well as building on green belt land which starts to set a precedent.

She has provided a reference of 113/APP/20233251 regarding 113/DM2025/15 buildings act sect 84. To oppose the clearance/demolition of existing building & subsequent development of land adjacent to “chandigrah” due to fears for the safety and access for residents and users of designated footpaths. London Loop, Hillingdon Trail, Trail of Discovery.