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May 6, 2025

Hounslow Council Planning Meeting - Hounslow House

The Planning Committee papers for 1 May were 196 pages long. We get 7 days to read them and if necessary visit the site in question. A further paper is published on the day of hearing to rectify errors or material changes.

1 BURLINGTON LANE

The proposed development of a 10 storey housing block at Burlington Lane attracted much comment. The developer has already obtained permission for a smaller development and been refused a bigger tower - endorsed on appeal.

Historic England opposes the current outstanding planning application as does our Conservation officer.

LBH planning officers recommend approval.

For reasons that are not clear officers advised some 3 hours before the start of the planning meeting that the matter was withdrawn or being deferred. I ‘d spent many hours reading up and collating valued submissions. Frustrating.

AINTREE COTTAGE

An application for the conversion of the housekeeper’s Aintree Cottage on Watchfield Court was contested by a number of long term residents who sought compatibility with the architectural site at construction and compliance with specified Crittall style windows.

An earlier planning application and appeal failed for non-compatibility reasons.

Local councillors Biddolph and Mushiso spoke in support of those seeking change.

Officer advised, without mention in the committee papers that this is a self-build project, a matter that requires greater oversight.

This was a material omission which will, we were advised, be addressed by conditions.

1-2 CHISWICK TERRACE

An excellent development carefully overseen by our planning colleagues producing a desirable home for up to 84 adults with dementia with a provision for LBH residents.

Readily endorsed by the planning committee.

Street Markets Chiswick High Road car park site

Licence renewal hearing took place at Hounslow House on the 29th. I endorsed the request of Val Bott an accredited local historian that the Chiswick Antiques and Vintage Market cease using the fenced area around the statue of William Hogarth.

The Licensing Committee will announce their decision next week. Other markets readily agreed to this request after tenting and other fittings were initially squeezed into this enclosed area.

Me

I have a poor medical history post reaching my 70 th Birthday. My kidneys failed some time ago so I’m on Haemo dyalisis for 3 hours 3 days a week. I’m plugged into a machine that extracts impurities from my blood. There with 90 other patients at St Charles Centre Kensington. Brilliant NHS nurses ensure my survival.

I started on renal dyalisis but it leaked into my lungs requiring a prolonged pumping out session in Hammersmith Hospital.

My bad luck continues. My right knee damaged many years ago in a skiing accident is now worn out and I’m restricted using walking sticks. Bone on bone is how others described my condition. I see the look of shock when I’m seen limping around hence this update.

Referred to Charing Cross in February with an appointment on the 2.12.25 its now changed to July 25.

Can't wait! Commitment undiluted……

Cllr John Todd

john.todd@hounslow.gov.uk

07866 784651

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2025

Anyone can attend public meetings of the council at Hounslow House which is fully accessible. Most meetings take place on the 6th floor of Hounslow House which is at 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB.

Council Meetings - Borough Council

There is public access for these meetings via a direct lift from the ground floor to the Council Meeting Room

6th Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB

Council Meetings – Overview and Scrutiny Committee

6th Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB

Council Meetings – Audit and Governance Committee

6th Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB

Important Current Local Issues

During weekends and regular Public Holidays, residents can still access council services on-line or via emergency numbers:

To inform the council of an emergency, please call 020 8583 2222

CONSERVATIVE COUNCILLOR SURGERIES

Chiswick: Every Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am at Chiswick Library (the eight Conservative councillors take this surgery in turn).

Gunnersbury: First Saturday of the month from 10am to 11am at The Gunnersbury Triangle Club, Triangle Way, off The Ridgeway, W3 8LU (at least one of the Chiswick Gunnersbury ward councillors takes this surgery). 

CONSERVATIVE COUNCILLORS and CONTACTS

Chiswick Gunnersbury ward

Cllr Joanna Biddolph joanna.biddolph@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 703446

Cllr Ranjit Gill ranjit.gill@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 702956

Cllr Ron Mushiso ron.mushiso@hounslow.gov.uk 07976 702887

Chiswick Homefields ward

Cllr Jack Emsley jack.emsley@hounslow.gov.uk 07977 396017

Cllr Gerald McGregor gerald.mcgregor@hounslow.gov.uk 07866 784821

Cllr John Todd john.todd@hounslow.gov.uk 07866 784651

Chiswick Riverside ward

Cllr Gabriella Giles gabriella.giles@hounslow.gov.uk 07966 270823

Cllr Peter Thompson peter.thompson@hounslow.gov.uk 07977 395810  

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