The Planning Committee of Harrow Council convened on Wednesday 23 July 2The Planning Committee of Harrow Council convened on Wednesday 23 July 2025, with Councillor Marilyn Ashton chairing the meeting. The committee granted planning permission for four applications: 62 Roxborough Park, Bredon at 2 Oak Tree Close, 106 Norman Crescent, and Brethens Meeting Hall. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Grange Farm Estate development, which was also granted planning permission subject to a legal agreement.

62 Roxborough Park, Harrow, HA1 3AY - PL/2729/24

The committee granted planning permission for a change of use from a 9-bedroom care home (Class C2) to an 11-bedroom specialist accommodation unit (Sui Generis), including a single-storey rear extension and external alterations. The decision was unanimous.

Bredon, 2 Oak Tree Close, Harrow HA7 2PX - PL/0615/25

Planning permission was granted for the demolition and redevelopment of the site to provide a two-storey detached dwelling with five bedrooms, parking, landscaping, solar panels, EV charging points, and cycle storage. This decision was also unanimous.

106 Norman Crescent, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 3QL - PL/2116/24

The committee unanimously granted planning permission for the retrospective application concerning the demolition of a dwellinghouse and its redevelopment to provide a detached two-storey dwellinghouse with habitable roof space, AC units, and landscaping. Councillor Marilyn Ashton left the room before this item was discussed, and Councillor Christopher Baxter chaired the remainder of the meeting.

Grange Farm Estate - PL/0915/25

Full planning permission was granted for Phase 2a of the Grange Farm Estate development, which includes the construction of two new buildings (Block A and Block B) ranging from three to four storeys, providing 45 new affordable housing units. This decision was unanimous and was subject to the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking and other enabling legislation. The Unilateral Undertaking covers matters such as affordable housing provision, energy, play space contribution, highways improvements, construction employment opportunities, local procurement, biodiversity net gain, and open space.

Brethens Meeting Hall, The Ridgeway, HA2 7DA - PL/1522/25

Planning permission was unanimously granted for a temporary change of use of the Brethens Meeting Hall from a place of worship (Class F1) to a temporary civic use (sui generis) associated with the local authority. This permission is for a period of five years and includes conditions related to fire safety, security, and operational management.

2 Oak Tree Close, Harrow HA7 2PX - PL/0615/25

This application, concerning the demolition and redevelopment of a dwellinghouse at 2 Oak Tree Close, was called in by Councillor Zak Wagman. The committee granted planning permission for a two-storey detached dwelling with five bedrooms, parking, landscaping, solar panels, EV charging points, and cycle storage. The decision was unanimous.

62 Roxborough Park, Harrow, HA1 3AY - PL/2729/24

The committee unanimously granted planning permission for a change of use from a 9-bedroom care home (Class C2) to an 11-bedroom specialist accommodation unit (Sui Generis), including a single-storey rear extension and external alterations.

106 Norman Crescent, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 3QL - PL/2116/24

This retrospective application for the demolition of a dwellinghouse and redevelopment to provide a detached two-storey dwellinghouse with habitable roof space was unanimously granted planning permission.

Addendum and Procedural Matters

The committee addressed an addendum to the agenda, clarifying a miswording in paragraph 6.7.19 concerning the adoption of the Reliant Highway. It was confirmed that Section 37 of the Highways Act 1980 would be the correct legal route, not Section 38, due to the Council's ownership. Councillor Ashton also stressed the importance of timely circulation of addenda to allow members adequate time for review.

The meeting concluded at 7:48 pm.