270 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 6QX

Pending PL/0554/26 - Full Planning Application
Council
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
HA8 6QX
Type
Full Planning Application

Description

Change of use from a 6-bedroom family dwelling (c3) into an 8-bedroom HMO (sui-generis), including converting garage door into a window

5.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#101 of 282

Harrow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #46 out of 282. Harrow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Harrow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #262 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #247 of 282
89%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #46 of 282
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #59 of 282
49%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
54%
Change of use approved
24 decided
1,316
Total decisions
287 refused in 2025