90 Preston Hill, Harrow, HA3 9SG

Planning appeal 3375087 at 90 Preston Hill, Harrow, HA3 9SG (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 2 February 2026 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the property would be suitable for the proposed development, with particular reference to its location, standard of accommodation and the effect on the provision of family housing.

Change of use from dwellinghouse C3 to HMO C4 to include hard and soft landscaping, cycle storage, refuse and recycling storage

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Armstrong N
Postcode: HA3 9SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the property would be suitable for the proposed development, with particular reference to its location, standard of accommodation and the effect on the provision of family housing
whether the requirements of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) are relevant to the appeal scheme and, if so, whether such requirements are met
the effect of the development on parking provision, sustainable travel, and highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The site's unsuitability for HMO development due to its poor public transport accessibility (PTAL 2), lack of nearby amenities, and substandard internal accommodation standards, combined with the loss of family housing in an area with significant need for such accommodation, outweighed any benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BH7Policy DMP1Policy D6Policy BT2Policy BGI1Policy T6.1Policy T6

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