The Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting of Harrow Council, held on Thursday 3 September 2026, saw Councillor Paul Osborn, Leader of the Council, approve recommendations concerning the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP). The meeting was brief, lasting only two minutes, and no declarations of interest, petitions, or public questions were raised.

Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) - Next Steps

Councillor Paul Osborn, Leader of the Council, approved the recommendations set out in Exempt Appendix 1 of the officer's report regarding the next steps for the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP). This decision was necessary to allow the HSDP to progress its agreed objectives for sites within the Joint Venture partnership. The decision was made to enable the Council to meet its obligations and to allow for a start on site at Byron Quarter before 30 September 2026, which is crucial for securing essential GLA Grant Funding for the project.

The HSDP is a partnership focused on developing key sites within Harrow. The report highlighted progress on several sites, including Byron Quarter (Phase 1), which is planned to deliver 149 homes, with 44 family homes designated for social rent to be retained by the Council. Planning consent for Byron Quarter was granted in October 2025. Another significant project is Poets Corner, a mixed-use development aiming to deliver 1058 homes, including at least 20% affordable homes in each phase, alongside new public realm and a park. Planning permission for Poets Corner was granted in October 2025. The Peel Road scheme was also mentioned, with further proposals to follow.

The HSDP's activities are intended to support the Council's Corporate Plan priorities of putting residents first, creating a clean and safe borough, and supporting those in need. The developments are expected to contribute approximately 1,200 homes towards the Local Plan target for the Harrow & Wealdstone Opportunity Area by 2041. The report also noted that the developments would be built to high environmental and sustainability standards, remediating existing buildings and brownfield sites.

The decision was made under the Council's general power of competence, with legal powers to participate in the HSDP and invest in its projects cited. The report also confirmed that the HSDP transactions are on market terms, ensuring compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022. The call-in period for this decision was waived by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The meeting was held at the Harrow Council Hub, Kenmore Avenue, Harrow, HA3 8LU, and was open to the public to view online. The meeting commenced at 12:19 pm and concluded at 12:21 pm.