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Dismissed28 May 20266002872

John Wright Hall, Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 9QN

Planning appeal 6002872 at John Wright Hall, Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 9QN (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 28 May 2026 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to parking, access and servicing.

demolition of the existing Scout Hut (F2) and redevelopment to provide a Hindu Temple (F1) with ancillary accommodation and associated service

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector
Clark L
Postcode
HA3 9QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to parking, access and servicing

What decided it

The unacceptable impact on highway safety resulting from the potential increase in demand for car parking in the locality, particularly during festival events when the congregation would likely expand beyond the immediate walking distance area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GR3APolicy SI1Policy M2Strategic Policy 10Policy GR1Policy GR3Policy GI3Policy GI4Policy CN1Strategic Policy 07Policy CN4Policy CE1Strategic Policy 08Strategic Policy 09Strategic Policy 01Policy M1Strategic Policy 06Policy GR11Policy M3

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