Single-storey rear extension at 96 Kenmore Avenue, Kenton
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Harrow Planning Committee on 2 Sept 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed a single-storey rear extension, external alterations and demolition of the existing rear extension.
“Single storey rear extension; External alterations (Demolition of rear extension)”
Officer report
The site
The site contains a two-storey semi-detached house, adjoining neighbouring properties and a rear dwelling.
“The application site contains a two-storey semi-detached house located on the Eastern side of Kenmore Avenue.”
Officer report
Why approval was advised
The proposed development was considered a modest, sympathetic addition with no detrimental effect on the building, area or neighbouring residential amenities.
“The proposed development is considered to be a modest and sympathetic addition which would not result in a detrimental impact to the character and appearance of the original building and the surrounding area, nor would it result in a detrimental impact to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.”
“Accordingly, weighing up the development plan policies and proposals along with other material considerations including comments received in response to notification and consultation as set out below, Officers consider and conclude that, subject to planning conditions, the proposed development is acceptable.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Three neighbouring properties were notified, no responses were received, and no statutory or non-statutory consultation was required.
“A total of 3 consultation letters were sent to neighbouring properties regarding this application. The overall public consultation period expired on the 14 th May 2026.”
“No consultation is required or undertaken as the application site is not bound by the relevant site constraint(s).”
Officer report
Main planning effects
The extension was considered acceptable in relation to character, residential amenity, drainage, flood risk and fire safety.
“The main issues are; • Character and Appearance of the Area • Impact to Residential Amenity • Development and Flood Risk • Fire Safety…”
“It is noted that this property is extended to the rear to a depth of 3 metres. Thus, the proposed extension will result in a visible flank wall of 3 metres depth. This depth accords with the Residential Design Guide and is considered acceptable. It is acknowledged that due to the bend in the shared boundary, the proposed extension will project sideways towards No.98 from approximately 3.2 metres depth onwards, to a maximum width of 0.7 metres.”
Officer report
The committee vote
The committee’s decision to grant the application was unanimous.
“DECISION: GRANT subject to the conditions set out in the Officer’s report and the tabled addendum.”
“The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to grant the application was unanimous.”
Minutes
Sources
- Harrow Planning Committee minutes, 2 September 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Harrow's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Harrow Planning Committee
- Council
- Harrow
- Date
- Wednesday 2 September 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- Unanimous
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
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This committee's year
30 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 5 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.