PR22 Brunel University

Policy information sourced from the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 1

PR22 Brunel University

Brunel University campus shall be reserved for development associated with the university’s functioning as a centre for academic learning and research. In order to safeguard the function and open nature of the green belt across the campus, infill and development will be encouraged on site 2 providing it does not harm the environment. Development on the predominantly open land on site 1 will be acceptable where (i) the proportion of developed to undeveloped land is such that the site retains its open character; (ii) the land is able to sustain its ecological and nature conservation interest; and (iii) development does not detract from residential amenity. Development of site 3 and site 5 will be restricted to outdoor sport and informal recreational uses which retain the existing open character.

In considering any proposal at the university, the following objectives will be taken into account:

To preserve and enhance the ecological interest of the land including establishing nature conservation and wildlife corridors;
To seek public access to the campus where this does not compromise the university’s operational requirements or the safety and security of the students and staff;
To provide both on and off-site road and junction improvements;
To augment existing tree belts along the northern and western boundaries on site 1 and provide additional planting and landscaping where appropriate elsewhere;
To provide adequate on-site car parking;
To enhance the existing footpath network on the campus;
To protect local residential amenity.

For more information please see Appendix 5 of the Local Plan: Part 1