Proposed Local Areas of Special Character – 2025/26

Welcome to to the Local Area of Special Character engagement page.

The London Borough of Harrow has launched a six-week consultation on the proposed creation or expansion of three Local Area of Special Character (LASC) designations in Harrow. If you live or have an interest in one of the areas being considered you can learn more about the proposals here, and provide your feedback.

The consultation opened on 11 June and will close at midday on 23 July. You can provide feedback by completing the surveys at the bottom of this page.

What LASC designations are being proposed?

An LASC designation aims to protect the local character of neighbourhoods that have historical interest and locally well-preserved architectural quality. Recommendations on these areas are proposed by the community and assessed by the Council.

They areas being considered are:

• West Harrow Village (extensions to existing designation) - comprising 158-166 (even) and 181-189 (odd) Vaughan Road, 81-129 Butler Road, 2-32 and 54-76 Drury Road and 16-42 Heath Road
• Kenton Park Parade, Kenton –1 to 40 Kenton Park Parade
• West End Lane and West End Avenue, Pinner – comprising 18-40 (even) and 51 – 63 (odd) West End Lane, and 79-81 West End Avenue

These areas are shown on maps further below and can also be downloaded in the links to the right.

Last year, two LASCs were successfully introduced in parts of West Harrow and Pinner, thanks to strong community support. Now the council wants to protect more areas that highlight Harrow’s rich local character.

What does a ‘Local Area of Special Character’ mean?

The level of protection from a LASC is different to that of a Conservation Area where permitted development rights are restricted. Permitted development rights allow a property owner to make certain changes to a building without planning permission. 

In a LASC permitted development rights are not affected. However, it would need to be shown that any change requiring permission protects the character of the LASC. 

How have these areas been selected?

West Harrow Village

West Harrow Village features late Victorian and Edwardian terraces with decorative elements. Initially excluded due to alterations, a selective reassessment—guided by community input—highlighted streets with stronger cohesion and preservation. Though historically significant, the area lacks sufficient integrity for conservation area status but qualifies for LASC designation.

Proposed additions to ‘West Harrow Village’ LASC - namely 158-166 (even) and 181- 189 (odd) Vaughan Road, 81-129 Butler Road, 2-32 and 54-76 Drury Road and 16-42 Heath Road

Kenton Park Parade

Kenton Park Parade, built in the 1930s by TF Nash, holds strong architectural and historic value. Tied to Metroland expansion, it features cohesive design, original elements, and a historic telephone exchange. Its intact character and connection to nearby Kenton Lane Farm support its inclusion in the LASC designation.

Proposed Kenton Park Parade LASC - 1 – 40 (all) Kenton Park Parade, Kenton

West End Lane and West End Avenue

West End Lane and West End Avenue feature turn-of-the-century housing and 19th-century cottages along a historic lane. Noted for "stockbroker vernacular" architecture—sweeping roofs, gables, and horizontal windows—the area stands out for its preserved buildings and significant greenery, enhancing its strong architectural and landscape character.

Proposed West End Lane LASC, Pinner: 51- 63 (odd) and 20-34 (even)

Why are we consulting?

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking views on the proposed designations. In May 2025 the Council’s Cabinet agreed to hold a public consultation on the proposed local designations with local residents and local and national conservation groups.

The aims of this consultation are to:

• Advise the community about what a potential Local Areas of Special Character designation might mean for them and neighbours;
• Undertake meaningful, inclusive and transparent consultation to understand the community's views on making the areas Local Areas of Special Character;
• Use the feedback to help us make any final decision whether or not to designate the areas as Local Areas of Special Character, including any changes to the proposed area;
• Feed back to the community to let them know that we have listened and acted on the information they have provided.

Where can I learn more and get involved?

You can learn more about all proposals for all three LASC by reading the report presented to the Cabinet in May, this can be downloaded on the right hand side of this page.

There are multiple ways you can provide your feedback:

• Complete our interactive survey which can be found by scrolling down this page. There is a survey for each of the proposed areas.
• You can email the Conservation team on Conservation@harrow.gov.uk
• You can write to us at c/o LASC Consultation, Conservation Team, Planning, London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8FL
  
  

You can also ‘Ask a question’ in the section below and a member of the team will respond shortly.

What happens next?

The outcome of the consultation will be reviewed by the council’s Planning Policy Advisory Panel later this year.

You can be updated as the proposals progress by signing up for updates by clicking on the link at the top right of this page.

All responses to the consultation should be received no later than midday on Wednesday 23 July 2025.

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.

Further details contact dpo@harrow.gov.uk