45 affordable homes at Grange Farm Estate, South Harrow

“Phase 2a (Full planning permission) to include the construction of new dwellings to provide residential homes (Use Class C3), along with cycle and vehicle parking, highway and access improvements, children’s play space, public realm enhancements and associated landscaping ("the Development").”

“The proposal provides 2no. new buildings (Block A & Block B)at 3-4 storeys in height. Building A is proposed at three storeys and Building B is proposed at four storeys. 45no. units (Use class C3) (18no x 1b2p, 18no x 2b4p, 7no x 3b5p, 2no x3b6p), including the provision of 5no. part M4(3) homes for wheelchair users. 100% affordable homes comprising, 36no. units (80% provided for social rent) and 9no. units (20% provided as London Living Rent).”

“There are level changes across the site with Phase 2a on higher level than Grange Farm Close, Dudley Road and Shaftesbury Avenue. The main access to the existing site is from Dudley Road located to the West of the site and Shaftesbury Avenue to the North of the site. Both areas are residential in character consisting of two storey dwelling houses. Immediately to the south sits Wesley Close consisting of 2-storey residential houses and flats.”

“Ref: PL/3166/24/PRIOR was granted for Demolition of 5no. existing residential buildings within the Grange Farm Estate, South Harrow: 1-9 Wesley Close, 10-18 Wesley Close, 82-90 Grange Farm Close, 64-72 Grange Farm Close, 46-54 Grange Farm Close in January 2025.”

“Principle of the Development ▪ Affordable Housing ▪ Character, Appearance and Design ▪ Residential Amenity ▪ Accessibility ▪ Transportation, Servicing & Waste ▪ Flood Risk/Drainage ▪ Landscaping, Trees, Urban Greening & Children’s Play ▪ Biodiversity and Ecology ▪ Air Quality & Contamination ▪ Energy and Sustainability ▪ Fire Safety ▪ Secure By Design ▪ Other Matters; Statement of Community Involvement / Planning Obligations & EIA Screening…”

“Overshadowing concerns are stated the Design & Access Statement. Therefore, the LPA recognise there will be impacts in this regard. • The height of three stories abutting the gardens of Shaftsbury Road will be oppressive. • Overlooking onto residents of Dudley Road. • Loss of Sunlight • Noise and disturbance due to number of residents…”

“Officer Comment: The Design and Access Statement is provided by Stantec who are the Planning agents and not conducted by the LPA. Nonetheless, overshadowing, building heights, overlooking, loss of sunlight and noise are addressed in the later stages of the report under neighboring amenity as well as the impact the proposed height.”

“DECISION: GRANTED subject to the legal agreement and the tabled addendum.”

“The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to approve the application was unanimous.”