®Planning appeal decision
2 Hill Crescent, Harrow, HA1 2PW
Planning appeal 6006192 at 2 Hill Crescent, Harrow, HA1 2PW (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 3 August 2026 by Inspector K Williams, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to Public Transport Accessibility Levels (PTAL).
Planning application to regularise existing use and/or development of a 7 Bedroom Sui-Generis short stay guest house with Hotel type C1 room type bookings allowing longer stays on rolling maximum 28 nights bookings in a self-serviced shared guest house with communal lounge, fully equipped kitchen with dual cooking and washing facilities, shared two bathroom/shower-room, front drive with 3 parking spaces and exceptionally large Side and rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- K Williams
- Postcode
- HA1 2PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to Public Transport Accessibility Levels (PTAL)
- the effect of the proposal on the character of the area
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the size of Bedroom 7
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three material grounds—unsuitable location by PTAL, harm to residential character through intensified and transient occupation, and inadequate living conditions in Bedroom 7—and the modest benefits do not outweigh these significant harms.
The support within the Framework and development plan for additional housing and effective use of land was acknowledged, but the adverse impacts arising from unsuitable location, harm to character and harm to living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing choice and economic activity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HO10Policy GR1Policy D3Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 117Paragraph 135
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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