The New Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041

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The New Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041



Final draft of Harrow’s Local Plan to be examined

Following an extensive process and detailed consultation with the community, on Wednesday 26 February, London Borough of Harrow submitted its ‘Local Plan 2021-2041 (Submission Version)’ to the Secretary of State. The Planning Inspectorate, a part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, will now carry out an independent examination in public led by an Inspector.

To find out more about the independent examination, including a full library of all submission documents and details of how to contact the Programme Officer, see Local Plan Examination.


Find out more about the Independent Examination

The Council has a set of pages dedicated to the independent examination, including a full library of all submission documents and details of how to contact the Programme Officer, see Local Plan Examination.

The independent examination is the final stage of the Local Plan process before it can be legally adopted. The Planning Inspectorate will appoint an inspector to lead the examination of the Harrow Local Plan on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The Council has appointed Louise St John Howe as the Programme Officer for the examination of the Local Plan. The Programme Officer works on behalf of the Inspector to organise and manage administrative and procedural aspects of the Examination process. She is the key point of contact for queries of this nature or matters to be raised directly with the Inspector.

The London Borough of Harrow is producing a new Local Plan which will guide development in the borough between 2021-2041. The Council is consulted on the new Local Plan - Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) version for six weeks between12:00pm (midday) on Monday 4th November 2024 and 11:59am on Tuesday 17th December 2024.

The London Borough of Harrow is producing a new Local Plan which will guide development in the borough between 2021-2041. We want to hear from people who live, work and have an interest in the borough. The Local Plan is crucial to shaping the council’s approach to housing needs, the local economy, sustainability, health, inequality, and protecting the suburban character of our Borough. We encourage everyone to have their say on the issues that matter most.


What is a Local Plan?

Local Plans are documents that set out a vision and a framework for the future development of an area, addressing needs and opportunities in relation to housing, the economy, community facilities, infrastructure, the environment, climate change adaptation, and good design.


Why is the Harrow Local Plan important?

The policies within the Local Plan are used to guide development and decide planning applications. They also assist in the delivery of many Council services and priorities, such as the securing of affordable housing, achieving high quality development in the borough, managing the location, quantity, and quality of development, and promoting the vibrancy and vitality of our town centres.

All of these aspects help to fulfil the Council’s priorities of putting residents first, and creating a borough that residents can be proud of.

The policies are set within the Local Plan for at least the next 5 years, so it is important to have your say on them, and help the council get it right.


Why does Harrow need a new Local Plan?

The current Local Plan was adopted in 2012 and 2013 and can be found here.

Much has changed nationally, regionally, and locally since the current Local Plan was adopted. Consequently, under national and regional policies, many aspects of it are considered out-of-date and therefore a new Local Plan is required.

The new Local Plan will cover a 20-year period from 2021 to 2041.


What is the process for preparing the New Harrow Local Plan?

There are several stages to the Local Plan process, you can find detailed information on this in the Local Development Scheme (LDS) which was adopted by the Council on Thursday 16 February, and can be accessed in the Documents section of this page.

The preparation of the Local Plan includes an assessment of how policies could influence sustainability (including environmental, social and economic outcomes) health and equalities. The purpose of the IIA is to highlight and, where possible, address any undesirable effects that may arise regarding sustainability (such as the environment, society and economy), health or equalities as well as identify opportunities for improvements. All Local Plan policies, including alternative policy options have been appraised in the IIA. A Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) is also necessary to assess whether protected habitats and species may be adversely impacted by the plan’s implementation. A HRA screening assessment has been included within appendix G of the IIA (and summarised in section 11) , to assess any potential impacts of the Local Plan on any species or habitats. The findings of this are reflected in the IIA report.

The IIA documents can be downloaded in the Evidence Base folder to the right of this page.


Privacy Notice

We will only process personal data where we have consent to do so, and you can withdraw your consent at any time. By submitting your personal data in the response form you are consenting for us to process your data and/or consenting to be added to the consultation database. If added to the database, you can be removed upon request.

This data is collected, collated, and then submitted to the Secretary of State, who will appoint an Inspector to conduct an independent examination of the Local Plan. Demographic data will be processed anonymously to assess the effectiveness of our consultation. Where you have consented, your contact details will be added to our consultation database for future consultations and updates on the Examination in Public.

At submission representations will be made public on the council’s website, including name of person and organisation if applicable making representation. Other personal information will remain confidential. Further details contact dpo@harrow.gov.uk

Link to Privacy Notice



The New Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041



Final draft of Harrow’s Local Plan to be examined

Following an extensive process and detailed consultation with the community, on Wednesday 26 February, London Borough of Harrow submitted its ‘Local Plan 2021-2041 (Submission Version)’ to the Secretary of State. The Planning Inspectorate, a part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, will now carry out an independent examination in public led by an Inspector.

To find out more about the independent examination, including a full library of all submission documents and details of how to contact the Programme Officer, see Local Plan Examination.


Find out more about the Independent Examination

The Council has a set of pages dedicated to the independent examination, including a full library of all submission documents and details of how to contact the Programme Officer, see Local Plan Examination.

The independent examination is the final stage of the Local Plan process before it can be legally adopted. The Planning Inspectorate will appoint an inspector to lead the examination of the Harrow Local Plan on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The Council has appointed Louise St John Howe as the Programme Officer for the examination of the Local Plan. The Programme Officer works on behalf of the Inspector to organise and manage administrative and procedural aspects of the Examination process. She is the key point of contact for queries of this nature or matters to be raised directly with the Inspector.

The London Borough of Harrow is producing a new Local Plan which will guide development in the borough between 2021-2041. The Council is consulted on the new Local Plan - Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) version for six weeks between12:00pm (midday) on Monday 4th November 2024 and 11:59am on Tuesday 17th December 2024.

The London Borough of Harrow is producing a new Local Plan which will guide development in the borough between 2021-2041. We want to hear from people who live, work and have an interest in the borough. The Local Plan is crucial to shaping the council’s approach to housing needs, the local economy, sustainability, health, inequality, and protecting the suburban character of our Borough. We encourage everyone to have their say on the issues that matter most.


What is a Local Plan?

Local Plans are documents that set out a vision and a framework for the future development of an area, addressing needs and opportunities in relation to housing, the economy, community facilities, infrastructure, the environment, climate change adaptation, and good design.


Why is the Harrow Local Plan important?

The policies within the Local Plan are used to guide development and decide planning applications. They also assist in the delivery of many Council services and priorities, such as the securing of affordable housing, achieving high quality development in the borough, managing the location, quantity, and quality of development, and promoting the vibrancy and vitality of our town centres.

All of these aspects help to fulfil the Council’s priorities of putting residents first, and creating a borough that residents can be proud of.

The policies are set within the Local Plan for at least the next 5 years, so it is important to have your say on them, and help the council get it right.


Why does Harrow need a new Local Plan?

The current Local Plan was adopted in 2012 and 2013 and can be found here.

Much has changed nationally, regionally, and locally since the current Local Plan was adopted. Consequently, under national and regional policies, many aspects of it are considered out-of-date and therefore a new Local Plan is required.

The new Local Plan will cover a 20-year period from 2021 to 2041.


What is the process for preparing the New Harrow Local Plan?

There are several stages to the Local Plan process, you can find detailed information on this in the Local Development Scheme (LDS) which was adopted by the Council on Thursday 16 February, and can be accessed in the Documents section of this page.

The preparation of the Local Plan includes an assessment of how policies could influence sustainability (including environmental, social and economic outcomes) health and equalities. The purpose of the IIA is to highlight and, where possible, address any undesirable effects that may arise regarding sustainability (such as the environment, society and economy), health or equalities as well as identify opportunities for improvements. All Local Plan policies, including alternative policy options have been appraised in the IIA. A Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) is also necessary to assess whether protected habitats and species may be adversely impacted by the plan’s implementation. A HRA screening assessment has been included within appendix G of the IIA (and summarised in section 11) , to assess any potential impacts of the Local Plan on any species or habitats. The findings of this are reflected in the IIA report.

The IIA documents can be downloaded in the Evidence Base folder to the right of this page.


Privacy Notice

We will only process personal data where we have consent to do so, and you can withdraw your consent at any time. By submitting your personal data in the response form you are consenting for us to process your data and/or consenting to be added to the consultation database. If added to the database, you can be removed upon request.

This data is collected, collated, and then submitted to the Secretary of State, who will appoint an Inspector to conduct an independent examination of the Local Plan. Demographic data will be processed anonymously to assess the effectiveness of our consultation. Where you have consented, your contact details will be added to our consultation database for future consultations and updates on the Examination in Public.

At submission representations will be made public on the council’s website, including name of person and organisation if applicable making representation. Other personal information will remain confidential. Further details contact dpo@harrow.gov.uk

Link to Privacy Notice



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    Prakash kotian asked about 2 months ago

    Dear Prakash Kotian.

    Thank you for your question.

    This webpage has been set up to support the production of the draft new Harrow Local Plan (2021 – 2041), rather than for any specific new developments / projects that may be commencing. Proposed site allocations are set out within the draft new Harrow Local Plan (2021 – 2041) and have indicative timeframes associated with them.   

    Kind Regards,

    Planning Policy Team

  • Share In light of the new house targets set for Harrow (over 2000) and the very low pace at which the council allows new houses, what is the council planning to do add new houses at a much faster pace than in this plan? You have earned the dubious distinction of being the most anti-growth council in London (https://www.cityam.com/yimbys-v-nimbys-the-london-boroughs-blocking-new-homes/), this needs to change. Young people are being massively affected by decades long deliberate strangling of housing growth. on Facebook Share In light of the new house targets set for Harrow (over 2000) and the very low pace at which the council allows new houses, what is the council planning to do add new houses at a much faster pace than in this plan? You have earned the dubious distinction of being the most anti-growth council in London (https://www.cityam.com/yimbys-v-nimbys-the-london-boroughs-blocking-new-homes/), this needs to change. Young people are being massively affected by decades long deliberate strangling of housing growth. on Twitter Share In light of the new house targets set for Harrow (over 2000) and the very low pace at which the council allows new houses, what is the council planning to do add new houses at a much faster pace than in this plan? You have earned the dubious distinction of being the most anti-growth council in London (https://www.cityam.com/yimbys-v-nimbys-the-london-boroughs-blocking-new-homes/), this needs to change. Young people are being massively affected by decades long deliberate strangling of housing growth. on Linkedin Email In light of the new house targets set for Harrow (over 2000) and the very low pace at which the council allows new houses, what is the council planning to do add new houses at a much faster pace than in this plan? You have earned the dubious distinction of being the most anti-growth council in London (https://www.cityam.com/yimbys-v-nimbys-the-london-boroughs-blocking-new-homes/), this needs to change. Young people are being massively affected by decades long deliberate strangling of housing growth. link

    In light of the new house targets set for Harrow (over 2000) and the very low pace at which the council allows new houses, what is the council planning to do add new houses at a much faster pace than in this plan? You have earned the dubious distinction of being the most anti-growth council in London (https://www.cityam.com/yimbys-v-nimbys-the-london-boroughs-blocking-new-homes/), this needs to change. Young people are being massively affected by decades long deliberate strangling of housing growth.

    pk.lhr asked 2 months ago

    Dear pk.lhr.

    Thank you for the question and link to the website you have provided.

    The housing target for the LB of Harrow is 802 homes per year which is set out within the London Plan (2021) which is the spatial plan for Greater London and forms part of the LB Harrow Development Plan. As part of the new local plan that LB Harrow is progressing, it is the 802 homes per year that it will need to deliver rather than the 2,137 that was published with the new National Planning Policy Framework 2024. In terms measuring housing delivery against the required target, this is done by way of the Housing Delivery Test, where LB Harrow achieved 101% in 2023 (covering the preceding three years). Harrow’s result compares favourable to the London average of 90%.

    The new Local Plan demonstrates how the 802 homes per year can be delivered across the plan period, with policies set out to assist in delivering both the right amount and type of homes across the borough.

    Kind Regards

    Planning Policy Team

  • Share Why is there a consultation on the new Local Plan years 2021 to 2041 now, when it is 2025? It does seem odd to me that it is already four years behind schedule. on Facebook Share Why is there a consultation on the new Local Plan years 2021 to 2041 now, when it is 2025? It does seem odd to me that it is already four years behind schedule. on Twitter Share Why is there a consultation on the new Local Plan years 2021 to 2041 now, when it is 2025? It does seem odd to me that it is already four years behind schedule. on Linkedin Email Why is there a consultation on the new Local Plan years 2021 to 2041 now, when it is 2025? It does seem odd to me that it is already four years behind schedule. link

    Why is there a consultation on the new Local Plan years 2021 to 2041 now, when it is 2025? It does seem odd to me that it is already four years behind schedule.

    stevenpruss1a asked 2 months ago

    The start date for the Local Plan has been set at 2021, as this was when the current London Plan and the housing target for Harrow within was formally published.

  • Share The plan is woefully unambitious in increasing housing supply. The plan is essentially to jam as many people as possible into a small area (Wealdstone) while not really touching 95% of the borough (places like Pinner); essentially segregation by income. There is a reason why high streets (like in Pinner) have a third of shops shut for years, we do not have enough people to support all the services businesses. The council is more concerned with NIMBYs than helping with affordable housing; no social housing is not the answer, just increase supply and the market will sort it out. It is a more detrimental to the character of the area to have these shuttered shops than more houses. Car parking is NOT the answer to regenerations, it just creates jam and pollution, and just moves the problems around. We need gentle rise in housing density all over the borough to regenerate all parts of Harrow, any building up to 6 floors automatically allowed. Why hasn't the council considered this option? on Facebook Share The plan is woefully unambitious in increasing housing supply. The plan is essentially to jam as many people as possible into a small area (Wealdstone) while not really touching 95% of the borough (places like Pinner); essentially segregation by income. There is a reason why high streets (like in Pinner) have a third of shops shut for years, we do not have enough people to support all the services businesses. The council is more concerned with NIMBYs than helping with affordable housing; no social housing is not the answer, just increase supply and the market will sort it out. It is a more detrimental to the character of the area to have these shuttered shops than more houses. Car parking is NOT the answer to regenerations, it just creates jam and pollution, and just moves the problems around. We need gentle rise in housing density all over the borough to regenerate all parts of Harrow, any building up to 6 floors automatically allowed. Why hasn't the council considered this option? on Twitter Share The plan is woefully unambitious in increasing housing supply. The plan is essentially to jam as many people as possible into a small area (Wealdstone) while not really touching 95% of the borough (places like Pinner); essentially segregation by income. There is a reason why high streets (like in Pinner) have a third of shops shut for years, we do not have enough people to support all the services businesses. The council is more concerned with NIMBYs than helping with affordable housing; no social housing is not the answer, just increase supply and the market will sort it out. It is a more detrimental to the character of the area to have these shuttered shops than more houses. Car parking is NOT the answer to regenerations, it just creates jam and pollution, and just moves the problems around. We need gentle rise in housing density all over the borough to regenerate all parts of Harrow, any building up to 6 floors automatically allowed. Why hasn't the council considered this option? on Linkedin Email The plan is woefully unambitious in increasing housing supply. The plan is essentially to jam as many people as possible into a small area (Wealdstone) while not really touching 95% of the borough (places like Pinner); essentially segregation by income. There is a reason why high streets (like in Pinner) have a third of shops shut for years, we do not have enough people to support all the services businesses. The council is more concerned with NIMBYs than helping with affordable housing; no social housing is not the answer, just increase supply and the market will sort it out. It is a more detrimental to the character of the area to have these shuttered shops than more houses. Car parking is NOT the answer to regenerations, it just creates jam and pollution, and just moves the problems around. We need gentle rise in housing density all over the borough to regenerate all parts of Harrow, any building up to 6 floors automatically allowed. Why hasn't the council considered this option? link

    The plan is woefully unambitious in increasing housing supply. The plan is essentially to jam as many people as possible into a small area (Wealdstone) while not really touching 95% of the borough (places like Pinner); essentially segregation by income. There is a reason why high streets (like in Pinner) have a third of shops shut for years, we do not have enough people to support all the services businesses. The council is more concerned with NIMBYs than helping with affordable housing; no social housing is not the answer, just increase supply and the market will sort it out. It is a more detrimental to the character of the area to have these shuttered shops than more houses. Car parking is NOT the answer to regenerations, it just creates jam and pollution, and just moves the problems around. We need gentle rise in housing density all over the borough to regenerate all parts of Harrow, any building up to 6 floors automatically allowed. Why hasn't the council considered this option?

    pk.lhr asked 4 months ago

    Dear pk.lhr. 

    Thank you for the comment,  

    The Harrow and Wealdstone Opportunity Area has been identified through the London Plan as a well serviced area with excellent access to transport, amenities and employment. This area has significant potential for regeneration through development which will allow for the reinforcement of infrastructure and the revitalisation of the public realm. More than half of all homes will be built in other areas across the borough throughout the plan period with draft policies seeking such development to be at appropriate heights and densities. The draft Local Plan seeks to ensure the housing required to be delivered as set out in the London Plan, and car parking requirements will be achieved.  

  • Share Hello, I live in ha3 and I don't agree with private parking. What do we do with relatives or friends who come to visit? What do we do with people with disabilities who come to visit relatives? The houses are quite small to accommodate in the private parking lot. We have cars from work!!! on Facebook Share Hello, I live in ha3 and I don't agree with private parking. What do we do with relatives or friends who come to visit? What do we do with people with disabilities who come to visit relatives? The houses are quite small to accommodate in the private parking lot. We have cars from work!!! on Twitter Share Hello, I live in ha3 and I don't agree with private parking. What do we do with relatives or friends who come to visit? What do we do with people with disabilities who come to visit relatives? The houses are quite small to accommodate in the private parking lot. We have cars from work!!! on Linkedin Email Hello, I live in ha3 and I don't agree with private parking. What do we do with relatives or friends who come to visit? What do we do with people with disabilities who come to visit relatives? The houses are quite small to accommodate in the private parking lot. We have cars from work!!! link

    Hello, I live in ha3 and I don't agree with private parking. What do we do with relatives or friends who come to visit? What do we do with people with disabilities who come to visit relatives? The houses are quite small to accommodate in the private parking lot. We have cars from work!!!

    Nanoiu Daniel Alexandru asked 4 months ago

    Dear Daniel Alexandru

    Thank you for the question.  

    This email inbox has been set up to receive representations in relation to Harrow’s New Local Plan (2021-2041) Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Version. Please contact the Highways Authority for such matters on HIghways@harrow.gov.uk 

    You comment has been passed onto the Highways Authority 

  • Share Would Harrow residents with parking permits park anywhere in Harrow that displays restricted parking does or areas. on Facebook Share Would Harrow residents with parking permits park anywhere in Harrow that displays restricted parking does or areas. on Twitter Share Would Harrow residents with parking permits park anywhere in Harrow that displays restricted parking does or areas. on Linkedin Email Would Harrow residents with parking permits park anywhere in Harrow that displays restricted parking does or areas. link

    Would Harrow residents with parking permits park anywhere in Harrow that displays restricted parking does or areas.

    Yogesh Mistry asked 4 months ago

    Dear Yogesh Mistry 

    Thank you for the question.  

    This email inbox has been set up to receive representations in relation to Harrow’s New Local Plan (2021-2041) Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Version. Please contact the Highways Authority for such matters on HIghways@harrow.gov.uk 

    You comment has been passed onto the Highways Authority 

  • Share Would there be a permit for Harrow registered businesses that provide electrical, plumbing, gas, dog etc services where we can use our home permit to park anywhere in Harrow. on Facebook Share Would there be a permit for Harrow registered businesses that provide electrical, plumbing, gas, dog etc services where we can use our home permit to park anywhere in Harrow. on Twitter Share Would there be a permit for Harrow registered businesses that provide electrical, plumbing, gas, dog etc services where we can use our home permit to park anywhere in Harrow. on Linkedin Email Would there be a permit for Harrow registered businesses that provide electrical, plumbing, gas, dog etc services where we can use our home permit to park anywhere in Harrow. link

    Would there be a permit for Harrow registered businesses that provide electrical, plumbing, gas, dog etc services where we can use our home permit to park anywhere in Harrow.

    Yogesh Mistry asked 4 months ago

    Dear Yogesh Mistry 

    Thank you for the question.  

    This email inbox has been set up to receive representations in relation to Harrow’s New Local Plan (2021-2041) Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Version. Please contact the Highways Authority for such matters on HIghways@harrow.gov.uk 

    You comment has been passed onto the Highways Authority 

  • Share Would getting a parking pass be available online or paper? on Facebook Share Would getting a parking pass be available online or paper? on Twitter Share Would getting a parking pass be available online or paper? on Linkedin Email Would getting a parking pass be available online or paper? link

    Would getting a parking pass be available online or paper?

    Yogesh Mistry asked 4 months ago

    Dear Yogesh Mistry 

    Thank you for the question.  

    This email inbox has been set up to receive representations in relation to Harrow’s New Local Plan (2021-2041) Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Version. Please contact the Highways Authority for such matters on HIghways@harrow.gov.uk 

    You comment has been passed onto the Highways Authority 

  • Share How do I apply for Drop Kerb in HA3 if it’s possible? on Facebook Share How do I apply for Drop Kerb in HA3 if it’s possible? on Twitter Share How do I apply for Drop Kerb in HA3 if it’s possible? on Linkedin Email How do I apply for Drop Kerb in HA3 if it’s possible? link

    How do I apply for Drop Kerb in HA3 if it’s possible?

    Shobana Shan asked 4 months ago

    Dear Shobana Shan,  

    Thank you for the question.  

    This email inbox has been set up to receive representations in relation to Harrow’s New Local Plan (2021-2041) Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Version. Please contact the Highways Authority for such matters on HIghways@harrow.gov.uk  

    Kind Regards,

    Planning Policy Team

  • Share My husband and I are both over the age of 65 and are disabled. We have a large Family and friends come on a daily base to help support us by providing hot meals cleaning shopping, et cetera. So are you telling me that my friends and family who come to support us will have to pay to park outside my home? on Facebook Share My husband and I are both over the age of 65 and are disabled. We have a large Family and friends come on a daily base to help support us by providing hot meals cleaning shopping, et cetera. So are you telling me that my friends and family who come to support us will have to pay to park outside my home? on Twitter Share My husband and I are both over the age of 65 and are disabled. We have a large Family and friends come on a daily base to help support us by providing hot meals cleaning shopping, et cetera. So are you telling me that my friends and family who come to support us will have to pay to park outside my home? on Linkedin Email My husband and I are both over the age of 65 and are disabled. We have a large Family and friends come on a daily base to help support us by providing hot meals cleaning shopping, et cetera. So are you telling me that my friends and family who come to support us will have to pay to park outside my home? link

    My husband and I are both over the age of 65 and are disabled. We have a large Family and friends come on a daily base to help support us by providing hot meals cleaning shopping, et cetera. So are you telling me that my friends and family who come to support us will have to pay to park outside my home?

    Kuldip asked 4 months ago

    Dear Kuldip,  

    Thank you for the email.  

    This email inbox has been set up to receive representations in relation to Harrow’s New Local Plan (2021-2041) Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Version. This document does not propose to amend any Highway or On-Street Parking infrastructure.  

    The Harrow Highways Authority is running a consultation on proposed on-street parking, and as such your comments have been forwarded to them for their consideration.  

    Kind Regards,

    Planning Policy Team

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