Rear extension and garage conversion at 20 Harlech Gardens, Pinner
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, garage conversion into habitable space and a ground-floor side window.
“Single storey rear extension; Conversion of garage into habitable room; Installation of window in ground floor level side elevation…”
Officer report
The site
The site is a two-storey semi-detached home with roof-level living space and an attached flank garage in a mainly residential area.
“The application site comprises a two-storey, semi-detached dwelling which is situated on the southern side of Harlech Gardens.”
“The property features habitable space at roof level and has an attached garage on its flank elevation. The property has not been previously extended.”
Officer report
Planning history
The property had not previously been extended, and there was no relevant planning or enforcement history.
“No relevant planning history or planning enforcement history.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval subject to conditions because the proposal would respect the property and area and would not unduly affect neighbours.
“2) Grant planning permission subject to the Conditions listed in Appendix 1 of this report.”
“The proposed development would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance on the host property nor the surrounding area. The proposed development would also not unduly impinge on neighbouring amenities by way of a loss of light, outlook, privacy or appearing overbearing.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Five neighbouring properties were consulted, no representations were received, and the Pinner Association did not respond.
“A total of 5 consultation letters were sent to neighbouring properties regarding this application.”
“The Pinner Association were consulted and no response was received.”
Officer report
The committee vote
The committee granted permission subject to the conditions in the officer’s report, and the decision was unanimous.
“DECISION: GRANT subject to the conditions set out in the Officer’s report.”
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.