Planning application · Harrow
PL/0080/25.
4 Whitby Road, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 8LH
Full / Other Planning at 4 Whitby Road, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 8LH, received 15 Jan 2025 — refused on 14 Mar 2025 (delegated, Chris Wentworth).
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Refused
Outcome
14 Mar 2025
8 wks
Decision time
inside the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
11
Documents
11 linked
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Objections
not captured
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Harrow planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Outline application for appearance, layout, scale and landscaping: Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two storey building with loft accommodation comprising five flats (4 X 2 bed and 1 X 3 bed)
Reference
PL/0080/25
Type
Outline Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
HA2 8LH
Ward
Council
Received
15 Jan 2025
Validated
17 Jan 2025
Target date
14 Mar 2025
Decision date
14 Mar 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decision Issued
Council register
Reference
PL/0080/25
Type
Outline Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
HA2 8LH
Ward
Council
Received
15 Jan 2025
Validated
17 Jan 2025
Target date
14 Mar 2025
Decision date
14 Mar 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decision Issued
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 14 Mar 2025, delegated decision by Chris Wentworth — 8 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
15 Jan 2025
Application received
17 Jan 2025
Application validated
14 Mar 2025
Statutory target date
14 Mar 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Chris Wentworth
15 Jan 2025
Application received
17 Jan 2025
Application validated
14 Mar 2025
Statutory target date
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14 Mar 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Chris Wentworth
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
- The proposed development would, by reason of excessive site coverage by the proposed building, result in
overdevelopment of the site to the detriment of neighbouring residents and the character of the immediate
area along Whitby Road, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policies D3.D1, D.11
and T5 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM1, DM12, DM23 of the Development Management Policies
Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guide (2010).
2
- The application has failed to adequately assess noise and vibration from surrounding land uses and
infrastructure upon future residential occupiers of the proposed building. Without such an assessment the
authority is unable to determine the suitability of the development in the first instance and whether mitigation
measures may be required to address such amenity concerns. As such, the proposal is contrary to the
National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policies D4, D14 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM1, DM12
of the Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning
Document: Residential Design Guide (2010).
3
- The proposed development would result in a lack of defensible space and poor outlook to the side and
front elevations of the building. The proximity of the ground floor flats habitable windows, to the service road
on the northern elevation and to the front forecourt onto Whitby Road, would not provide for a defensible
buffer, and would result in direct overlooking of the windows from members of the public and also result in
poor outlook from those windows, to the detriment of the residential amenities of the potential future occupiers
of the flats, contrary to The National Planning Policy Framework (2024). Policy 7.6B of The London Plan
(2011), Policy DM 1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted
Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guide (2010).
4
- The proposed building position, scale and depth would adversely impact upon residential amenity of the
existing single storey dwelling (no. 6 Whitby Road) located alongside the application site (i.e. to the southern
boundary). The proposed building depth would result in poor outlook and loss of light to the single storey
dwelling, the proposed rear balconies at first and second floor levels would allow substantial overlooking to
the rear garden of the adjoining single storey dwelling and result in an unreasonable loss of privacy to those
occupiers whilst the external finish materials proposed to the side/southern elevation, specifically a reflective
material, would adversely impact upon the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to The
National Planning Policy Framework (2024), policy D4 of The London Plan (2011), Policy DM1, DM27 of the
Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning
Document Residential Design Guide (2010).
5
- The proposal, by reason of the refuse and waste recycling bins in the front garden area fail to provide
sufficient capacity for the number of occupants proposed and would result in a cluttered and poor-quality
environment to the detriment of the amenity of future occupiers and the character and appearance of the
subject property and the street scene. The proposal therefore fails to accord with the high quality design
aspirations of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Core Policy CS.1B of the Harrow Core
Strategy, Policy SI8 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM1, DM45 of the Development Management
Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guide
(2010).
6
- The proposal, by reason of insufficient and poor quality cycle storage provision, located within the front
forecourt area, would result in the unsatisfactory provision of safe cycle storage facilities, contrary to the
National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policy T5 of The London Plan (2021) and Policy DM 42 of the
Harrow Development Management Policies (2013).
7
- The application has failed to adequately assess flooding and drainage impacts as a result of the proposed
development within a critical drainage area. Without such an assessment the authority is unable to determine
the suitability of the development in the first instance and whether mitigation measures may be required to
address such amenity concerns. As such, the proposal is contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework
(2024), Policies SI12, SI13 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM1, DM9 of the Development Management
Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guide
(2010).
1
- The proposed development would, by reason of excessive site coverage by the proposed building, result in
overdevelopment of the site to the detriment of neighbouring residents and the character of the immediate
area along Whitby Road, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policies D3.D1, D.11
and T5 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM1, DM12, DM23 of the Development Management Policies
Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guide (2010).
2
- The application has failed to adequately assess noise and vibration from surrounding land uses and
infrastructure upon future residential occupiers of the proposed building. Without such an assessment the
authority is unable to determine the suitability of the development in the first instance and whether mitigation
measures may be required to address such amenity concerns. As such, the proposal is contrary to the
National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policies D4, D14 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM1, DM12
of the Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning
Document: Residential Design Guide (2010).
3
- The proposed development would result in a lack of defensible space and poor outlook to the side and
front elevations of the building. The proximity of the ground floor flats habitable windows, to the service road
on the northern elevation and to the front forecourt onto Whitby Road, would not provide for a defensible
buffer, and would result in direct overlooking of the windows from members of the public and also result in
poor outlook from those windows, to the detriment of the residential amenities of the potential future occupiers
of the flats, contrary to The National Planning Policy Framework (2024). Policy 7.6B of The London Plan
(2011), Policy DM 1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted
Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guide (2010).
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4
- The proposed building position, scale and depth would adversely impact upon residential amenity of the
existing single storey dwelling (no. 6 Whitby Road) located alongside the application site (i.e. to the southern
boundary). The proposed building depth would result in poor outlook and loss of light to the single storey
dwelling, the proposed rear balconies at first and second floor levels would allow substantial overlooking to
the rear garden of the adjoining single storey dwelling and result in an unreasonable loss of privacy to those
occupiers whilst the external finish materials proposed to the side/southern elevation, specifically a reflective
material, would adversely impact upon the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to The
National Planning Policy Framework (2024), policy D4 of The London Plan (2011), Policy DM1, DM27 of the
Harrow Development Management Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning
Document Residential Design Guide (2010).
5
- The proposal, by reason of the refuse and waste recycling bins in the front garden area fail to provide
sufficient capacity for the number of occupants proposed and would result in a cluttered and poor-quality
environment to the detriment of the amenity of future occupiers and the character and appearance of the
subject property and the street scene. The proposal therefore fails to accord with the high quality design
aspirations of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Core Policy CS.1B of the Harrow Core
Strategy, Policy SI8 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM1, DM45 of the Development Management
Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guide
(2010).
6
- The proposal, by reason of insufficient and poor quality cycle storage provision, located within the front
forecourt area, would result in the unsatisfactory provision of safe cycle storage facilities, contrary to the
National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policy T5 of The London Plan (2021) and Policy DM 42 of the
Harrow Development Management Policies (2013).
7
- The application has failed to adequately assess flooding and drainage impacts as a result of the proposed
development within a critical drainage area. Without such an assessment the authority is unable to determine
the suitability of the development in the first instance and whether mitigation measures may be required to
address such amenity concerns. As such, the proposal is contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework
(2024), Policies SI12, SI13 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM1, DM9 of the Development Management
Policies Local Plan (2013) and the adopted Supplementary Planning Document: Residential Design Guide
(2010).
Policies cited
London Plan 11T5DM1DM12DM23NPPFD4D14DM27SI8DM45DM42SI12SI13DM9
Public response
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People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.