2A Dale Avenue, Edgware, HA8 6AE

Planning appeal 3373572 at 2A Dale Avenue, Edgware, HA8 6AE (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 8 January 2026 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having particular regard to its accessibility to public transport and services.

a single and two storey side extension; single storey rear extension; alterations and extension to roof; two rear dormers; rooflights in front and side roof slopes; external alterations (demolition of outbuildings and attached garage) and change of use from dwelling house (C3) to HMO (C4)

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Lancaster K
Postcode: HA8 6AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having particular regard to its accessibility to public transport and services
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The site's low PTAL rating of 1b, which fails to meet the sustainability requirements for large HMOs, combined with the unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions from the significantly increased occupancy and associated noise and disturbance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H9(d) of the London Plan 2021Policy DM30 of the Harrow Development Management Policies (2013)Policy HO10 of the emerging Local PlanPolicy CS1 of the Harrow Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM1 of the Harrow Development Management Policies (2013)

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