The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 12 February 2025, where they considered and determined several planning applications. All applications discussed were granted permission, subject to conditions.

Planning Applications Granted Permission

The committee granted permission for a range of planning applications, all of which involved the development or alteration of residential properties.

127 Bellamy Drive, Stanmore, Harrow, HA7 2DG (PL/2406/24)

Permission was granted for the conversion of a dwelling into two one-bedroom flats. This included external alterations, the provision of parking, separate amenity space, boundary treatment, landscaping, bin and cycle storage, a front porch, and an outbuilding. The decision to grant permission was made by a majority vote, with Councillors Nitin Parekh and Stephen Hickman voting in favour, while Councillors Christopher Baxter, Anjana Patel, Norman Stevenson, Ghazanfar Ali, and Zak Wagman abstained. A representation was received from Mr Kishor Bhudia urging refusal, but this was not upheld.

Pinner Grove Estate, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 5NY (PL/3066/24)

Planning permission was unanimously granted for the replacement of all external windows and doors across the Pinner Grove Estate.

St Joseph's Presbytery, 191 High Road, Harrow Weald, Harrow, HA3 5EE (PL/0811/24)

Permission was unanimously granted for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a three-storey building to provide nine flats. This also included parking, bin and cycle storage, shared amenity space, a green roof, and hard and soft landscaping. The decision was subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement. If this agreement was not completed by 20 February 2025, the decision would have been delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to refuse permission.

15 Village Way, Rayners Lane, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 5AB (PL/2694/24)

Permission was granted for a change of use from a single-family dwelling to an 8-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on a retrospective basis. This decision was made by a majority vote. Councillor Norman Stevenson voted to grant permission, while Councillors Christopher Baxter, Anjana Patel, Zak Wagman, Nitin Parekh, Ghazanfar Ali, and Stephen Hickman abstained. An additional condition regarding bin storage was proposed and would be finalised by officers.

Canons Park Close Donnefield Avenue, Canons Park, Harrow. HA8 6RJ (PL/2237/24)

Permission was unanimously granted for the erection of an additional storey to provide six self-contained one-bedroom flats. This included parking, bin and cycle stores.

22 Park View, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4LN (PL/2800/24)

Permission was unanimously granted for a single-storey front extension incorporating a porch, the conversion of a garage to a habitable room, and a single-storey rear extension. Councillor Stephen Hickman left the meeting room before this item was discussed due to a declared pecuniary interest.

Declarations of Interest

Several declarations of interest were made by councillors during the meeting:

• Councillor Stephen Hickman declared a pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 2/01 (22 Park View, Hatch End, Pinner, PL/2800/24) as he owns and lives at the property. He left the room during its consideration.
• Councillor Nitin Parekh and Councillor Ghazanfar Ali declared a non-pecuniary disclosable interest in Agenda Item 2/01 (22 Park View, Hatch End, Pinner, PL/2800/24) as the property belonged to a fellow Labour Group Member. They remained in the meeting.
• Councillor Nitin Parekh declared a non-pecuniary disclosable interest in Agenda Item 2/05 (Canons Park Close Donnefield Avenue, Canons Park, HA8 6RJ, PL/2237/24) as he resides in the area. He remained in the meeting.

Other Business

• Attendance by Reserve Members: Reserve members were noted as attending the meeting.
• Right of Members to Speak: It was confirmed that no non-committee members had requested to speak.
• Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 15 January 2025 were taken as read and signed as a correct record.
• Public Questions, Petitions and Deputations: No public questions, petitions, or deputations were received.
• References from Council and other Committees/Panels: None were received.
• Addendum: An addendum was accepted.
• Representations on Planning Applications: It was agreed that representations would be received for item 2/03.