18 Spencer Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7AP

Pending PL/0872/26 - Full Planning Application
Council
Date received
19 May 2026
Postcode
HA3 7AP
Type
Full Planning Application

Description

Change of use from a 6 Bed HMO (Use Class C4) to a 7 Bed HMO (Usec Class Sui Generis), Alterations to roof to form rear dormer

Harrow
Planning Authority Score
5.4/10
Average
#122 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Harrow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #88 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #88 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