1-30 LONSDALE CLOSE, 1 1-30 Lonsdale Close, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4RY Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2198/26 - Electronic Communications Notification Decided

Proposal

Electronic Communications Notification: Installation of underground ducting and joint boxes Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Aug 2026
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Observations
11 Sept 2026

Observations on 11 Sept 2026 · Delegated decision · Last checked 30 Sept 2026

Site constraints 7

Scheduled monument 20 m away: Grim's Ditch: four linear sections between Uxbridge Road and Oxhey Lane
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Archaeological priority area: (in Hatch End and Pinner)
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Harrow AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Heritage at risk 19 m away: Grim's Ditch: four linear sections between Uxbridge Road and Oxhey Lane; Conservation area 73 m away: Pinner / Pinnerwood Park Estate; Inside the Harrow built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 2 (poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Harrow
Application type
Electronic Communications Notification
Postcode
HA5 4RY
Received
17 Aug 2026
Validated
17 Aug 2026
Case officer
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Target decision
13 Sept 2026
Decision
Observations
Decision date
11 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
13 Sept 2026
Harrow
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#153 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Harrow ranks #115 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #273 of 296
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #261 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #115 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #77 of 296
44%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
38%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,330
Total decisions
298 refused in the year to March 2026