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

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

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.

Framework references: 56, 57

Plan policies cited: SI12, SI13, CS1, DM 9, DM 10, DM 18, DM 48, S5, DM 1, D3, D13, D7, G6, DM 20, DM21, MOS5, CI3

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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