Boiler repositioning and cupboard at Old Schools, Harrow School, Harrow

“Listed Building Consent: Repositioning of existing boilers and associated works, including the formation of a new cupboard on the ground floor…”

“The site comprises the grade I listed Old Schools. It is within the Harrow School Conservation Area and adjacent various listed buildings. Significance The National Planning Policy Framework (NPFF) policy HE 5 paragraph 1 states: ‘Development proposals affecting heritage assets should be accompanied by an assessment of the significance of the assets affected (including any contribution made by their setting) and of the potential effect of the proposal on their…”

“The heritage statement summarises its interest as follows: ‘a rare architectural survival, a key historic site tied to a major institution, and a physical record of early English education in practice’.”

“2) Grant Listed Building Consent subject to the conditions listed in Appendix 1 of this report:”

“The proposed works would help preserve the special interest of the listed building in accordance with legislation, policy and guidance under: Section 16 (2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, National Planning Policy Framework (2026)Section 20, London Plan (March 2021) policy HC1, Harrow Local Plan (March 2026) 2021-2041 Strategic Policy 02: Harrow’s Historic Environment and Harrow Local Plan 2021- 2041 Policy HE1: Historic Environment, and…”

“Historic England responded on 11 th June 2026 to state: ‘You are hereby authorised to determine the application for listed building consent referred to above as you think fit. ...No views on merit…”

“Historic England also stated: ‘We have drafted the necessary letter of authorisation (attached) for your authority to determine the application as you see fit and referred the case to the National Planning Casework Unit (NPCU).”

“DECISION: GRANT subject to the conditions set out in the Officer’s report.”

“If previously unknown evidence is discovered about historic character which would be affected by the works hereby granted, an appropriate record, together with recommendations for dealing with it in the context of the scheme, shall be approved in writing by the local planning authority before any of the permitted works are begun. The works shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.”

“All new external and internal works and finishes and works of making good to the retained fabric shall match the existing adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to material, colour, texture and profile, unless shown otherwise on the drawings or other documentation hereby approved or required by any conditions(s) attached to this consent. Reason - To protect the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building.”