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Allowed7 May 20253357455

The Hive London, Camrose Avenue, Lonson, HA8 6AG

Planning appeal 3357455 at The Hive London, Camrose Avenue, Lonson, HA8 6AG (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 7 May 2025 by Inspector Owen A, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would sufficiently mitigate flood risk at the site and on surrounding land.

replacement of existing grass pitches with artificial grass sports pitches, installation of floodlighting and fencing, and associated works

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Owen A
Postcode
HA8 6AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development would sufficiently mitigate flood risk at the site and on surrounding land
  • whether the provision of sports pitches would be appropriate in terms of quality, quantity and their use
  • the effect of the development on the amenity of the occupiers of nearby houses with respect to light pollution
  • the effect of the development on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal was found to accord with the development plan as a whole once flood risk, community use, light pollution and biodiversity concerns were addressed through planning conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56Paragraph 57

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