The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 13 March 2024, approving two planning applications and refusing one. The committee granted permission for a new single-storey building at Canons High School and a change of use at Unit 15, Waverley Industrial Estate. However, a proposal for a first-floor extension at 8 Tintagel Drive was refused.

Canons High School Extension Approved

The committee unanimously approved the proposal to construct a single-storey building at Canons High School on Shaldon Road, HA8 6AL. The new building will provide an indoor dining and informal learning space for students. Officers noted that the proposal is largely a resubmission of a previously approved application and that the school has a shortage of indoor space, particularly during inclement weather. The drainage authority raised no objections, and the building's location is sufficiently distant from neighbouring residential properties to avoid significant detriment to their amenity. The decision was granted subject to conditions, including those relating to surface water and foul water disposal.

Change of Use at Waverley Industrial Estate Granted

Permission was granted for a change of use at Unit 15, Waverley Industrial Estate, Hailsham Drive, HA1 4TR. The unit, currently with a B2 (General Industrial) use, will now have a flexible use class allowing for E(g)(ii) (Research and development of products or processes), E(g)(iii) (Industrial processes), B2 (General Industrial), or B8 (Storage or distribution). Officers highlighted that this change aligns with London Plan policies promoting flexible industrial and employment uses and supports the existing industrial function of the Strategic Industrial Location. The existing parking and servicing arrangements will remain unchanged. The decision was unanimous and granted subject to conditions, including one restricting the use to the agreed classes.

8 Tintagel Drive Extension Refused

The committee unanimously refused a proposal for a first-floor side to rear extension, single-storey rear extension, and external alterations at 8 Tintagel Drive, Stanmore, HA7 4SR. The refusal was based on concerns about the design, excessive depth of the first-floor rear element, and its prominent corner siting. Officers argued that the proposed extension would result in an unneighbourly, dominant, and incongruous form of development, leading to a loss of openness and an overbearing impact on the neighbouring property at no. 10 Tintagel Drive. This was considered detrimental to the character and appearance of the area and the residential amenity of the adjacent dwelling. A previous, similar application for this property was also refused on grounds of design and impact on neighbouring amenity. The single-storey rear extension element was considered acceptable in isolation, but the overall scheme was deemed unacceptable.