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Dismissed13 March 20253350722

45-47 Station Road , Harrow , Middlesex, HA2 7SU

Planning appeal 3350722 at 45-47 Station Road , Harrow , Middlesex, HA2 7SU (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 13 March 2025 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether sufficient information has been presented to demonstrate the loss of office space can be justified.

conversion of first and second floors from office use to C3 comprising two self contained flats

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Bennett T
Postcode
HA2 7SU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether sufficient information has been presented to demonstrate the loss of office space can be justified

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate through adequate marketing evidence and market analysis that the office space was surplus to requirements, contrary to Policy DM 32 of the Development Management Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM 32Policy E1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS.1B of the Harrow Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM2 of the DMP

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