Harrow Committees

Planning Committee

Planning

Recent meetings

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25 Mar 2026

6:30 pm

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 25 March 2026, deferring decisions on two planning applications for new housing developments to allow for site visits. The committee also reviewed the quarterly appeals report, noting a significant i...

25 Feb 2026

6:30 pm

Planning Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026, refusing two planning applications and deferring one. The committee refused the application for a new dwelling at 3 Gerard Road due to concerns about its scale and design, and also ...

21 Jan 2026

6:30 pm

Planning Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026, discussing several planning applications and a significant policy matter regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The committee granted permission for a new care home at Oakle...

17 Dec 2025

Planning Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss several planning applications, including major developments at Station Road and Gordon Court, as well as an enclosure for a sports pitch at The Hive Football Centre. The committee was also se...

19 Nov 2025

Planning Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Harrow Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 19 November 2025, approving three planning applications. The committee granted permission for the replacement of portacabins at Harrow Arts Centre, the creation of additional flats at 41-43 Station Road...

About

The Planning Committee has the following powers and duties:  

1.            To exercise the functions of the council as local planning authority under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and other planning and subordinate legislation with the exception that:  

a)    the preparation, maintenance and updating of the Local Development Framework; and  

b)    the consideration of any policy matter concerning the planning of the Borough, including the development of major sites but not the determination of any planning application;   shall be matters to be determined by the Cabinet.  

2.            To determine applications for certificates under section 17 of the Land Compensation Act 1961.  

3.            To consider and, if appropriate, serve Article 4 Directions removing permitted development rights in accordance with the Town and Country Planning General (Permitted Development) Order 1990.   

4.            To determine and enforce building regulations.  

5.            All other functions relating to town and country planning and development control as set out in the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended) listed by Committee in the schedule to this document.   For further information about the Planning Committee’s procedures, please read the Planning Committee Guide.   Prior to 7 May 2009 minor planning applications were dealt with by the Development Management Committee.  Major applications were dealt with by the Strategic Planning Committee.   Prior to 19 October 2006 applications were dealt with by the Development Control Committee.   

Information on how to submit a petition, deputation or public question is available on the council website.  

Members

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Marilyn Ashton · Chair
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Christopher Baxter · Vice-Chair
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Ghazanfar Ali · Member
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Nitin Parekh · Member
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Peymana Assad · Member
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Samir Sumaria · Member
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Zak Wagman · Member
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Nicola Blackman · Reserve
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Philip Benjamin · Reserve
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Rashmi Kalu · Reserve
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Salim Chowdhury · Reserve
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Simon Brown · Reserve
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Stephen Hickman · Reserve
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Yogesh Teli · Reserve