The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 22 July 2026, approving a mixed-use development at 382-384 Station Road and a conversion of a dwelling into two flats at 32 Broadcroft Avenue. The committee also granted permission for a single-storey extension and garage conversion at 22 West Drive.

382-384 Station Road, Harrow HA1 2DD

The committee granted planning permission for the demolition of the existing building and redevelopment with a seven-storey building comprising ground floor commercial floorspace and residential flats above. The development will include 12 residential flats and 69sqm of commercial floorspace.

The decision was made subject to a Section 106 legal agreement covering various contributions, including for sustainable transport improvements, blue badge parking, and construction training. The agreement also includes provisions for early and late-stage viability reviews to assess the potential for affordable housing contributions.

During the discussion, concerns were raised about the development's height, as it exceeds the seven-storey threshold for tall buildings outside designated zones and impacts protected views towards St Mary's Church Spire. However, officers considered the impact acceptable in context, noting the proximity to taller buildings and the site's location within an opportunity area.

Affordable housing was a significant point of discussion, with the applicant's viability assessment indicating the scheme could not support any affordable housing contributions. This was supported by an independent assessment, though with a slightly smaller deficit. The committee acknowledged the difficulty in delivering affordable housing due to rising build costs and economic factors.

The development was deemed to make efficient use of brownfield land and contribute to the borough's housing stock. While the housing mix did not fully meet the local plan's target for three-bedroom homes, officers considered the provision acceptable given the site's constraints and PTAL rating. The commercial floorspace was welcomed for retaining an active frontage, though restricted to specific Class E uses.

Concerns regarding noise from the nearby Trinity music venue were addressed through conditions requiring enhanced glazing and potentially winter gardens to mitigate sound intrusion for future residents. The development is car-free, with contributions towards sustainable transport and blue badge parking.

32 Broadcroft Avenue, Stanmore HA7 1PB

Permission was granted for the conversion of a dwelling into two flats: a three-bedroom family-sized unit on the ground floor and a one-bedroom unit on the first floor. The proposal includes associated extensions, a front porch, conversion of the garage to a bin store, and separate amenity spaces.

A key consideration was Policy HO2 of the Harrow Local Plan, which requires conversions to provide at least one family-sized home and for the site to be within an area with a Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) of 3-6. While the site's PTAL rating is 1a, the committee granted permission on balance, noting that the proposal would retain a family-sized unit and that the extensions would ensure a good standard of accommodation. The Highways Officer raised no objection, stating that any additional parking demand could be absorbed by the existing road network.

Concerns were raised by objectors regarding the impact on the character of the area, increased parking pressure, and potential noise and overlooking. Officers addressed these by noting that the extensions were in line with Harrow SPD guidance and that the proposed boundary treatments and soft landscaping would mitigate overlooking. The provision of one parking space was deemed acceptable given the non-controlled parking zone and the Highways Officer's assessment.

The development was considered to provide a high-quality of accommodation and would not unduly impinge on neighbouring amenities or the surrounding traffic network.

22 West Drive, Harrow Weald HA3 6TS

The committee granted planning permission for a single-storey side extension, conversion of the garage into an art studio ancillary to the dwelling, a single-storey rear extension, a front porch, and external alterations. The application was part-retrospective, addressing issues with raised patio and garden levels.

The proposal was considered to preserve the character and appearance of the West Drive and Bellfield Avenue Conservation Area, with no objections raised by the Council's Conservation Officer or the Conservation Area Advisory Committee. The extensions were deemed subordinate and in keeping with the established pattern of development.

Regarding residential amenity, the amendments to the raised patio, including a setback, boundary fence, and landscaping, were considered to provide an acceptable level of screening and prevent unreasonable harm to the amenity of the neighbouring property at No. 20 West Drive. Impacts on No. 24 West Drive were also deemed acceptable.

The site is not in an area of high flood risk, and while SUDS were encouraged, no specific conditions were deemed necessary beyond an informative. Fire safety was considered in line with London Plan Policy D12. The development was exempt from Biodiversity Net Gain requirements due to the limited impact on habitat.