Policy information sourced from the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 1

PR16 Coppermill, Harefield

Land at Coppermill Lock, Park Lane, Harefield is regarded as appropriate for a mix of industrial, residential and leisure uses which retains canalside industrial buildings and reinforces the traditional character of the conservation area. Any proposals should take into account:

  • The need to retain employment generating uses around the canal basin;
  • The refurbishment and future maintenance and, where appropriate, conversion of listed buildings and other important canalside buildings within the conservation area; 
  • The suitability of the park works site for predominantly residential use, including a substantial element of large family housing; 
  • The need to retain existing facilities for canoeists. There is also an opportunity to develop waterside recreation facilities, in particular a narrowboat service base, associated with an educational and museum centre; 
  • That complementary canalside developments such as a restaurant, cafe or leisure uses may be considered appropriate; 
  • The inadequacy of existing access, servicing and parking arrangements; 
  • That the detailed design, materials and massing of new development must preserve and enhance the character of the conservation area; 
  • That high quality hard and soft landscaping is considered important in view of the prominent location in open countryside and the changes in levels within the site.

For more information please see Appendix 5 of the Local Plan: Part