Harrow School submits new logistics plan for approved redevelopment
Application PL/2146/26 details construction arrangements for the 2019 permission at 5 High Street
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Harrow School has submitted a new planning application to Harrow Council, detailing construction and logistics arrangements for its approved redevelopment in Harrow on the Hill. The application, reference PL/2146/26, relates to condition 5 of planning permission P/1940/16, which was granted on appeal in October 2019.
The 2019 permission allowed for the demolition of existing buildings on the site at 5 High Street, including the sports building. The new submission does not seek approval for additional construction but outlines how the approved works will be carried out, including site access, vehicle movements, and storage of materials.
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What the application covers
The documents submitted under PL/2146/26 specify the logistics plan required by condition 5 of the original permission. This includes details on construction traffic routes, parking for workers, and the location of site compounds. The plan also addresses noise management and working hours to minimise disruption to nearby residents.
Harrow Council’s planning portal lists the application as open for public consultation. Residents can view the full details and submit comments until the consultation period ends. The council has not yet published a deadline for responses.
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Background to the redevelopment
The original planning permission, P/1940/16, was granted following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The appeal decision, reference APP/M5450/W/18/3208434, was issued on 31 October 2019. It allowed for the demolition of several buildings on the Harrow School site, including the sports block, and their replacement with new facilities.
The school’s redevelopment plans have been progressing in stages. The logistics application is the latest step in fulfilling the conditions attached to the 2019 permission. No new building work beyond what was already approved is proposed in this submission.
What happens next
Harrow Council will review the logistics plan submitted under PL/2146/26. If approved, the school will be required to follow the outlined arrangements during construction. Residents who wish to comment on the application can do so via the council’s planning portal before the consultation closes.
The council has not yet set a date for a decision on the application. Once determined, the outcome will be published on the planning portal. If approved, the logistics plan will form part of the legal conditions governing the redevelopment.
Questions this report answers
+What is planning application PL/2146/26 about?
PL/2146/26 is a submission by Harrow School detailing construction and logistics arrangements for its approved redevelopment. It addresses condition 5 of the 2019 permission, covering site access, traffic, and noise management during building works.
+Can residents comment on the new planning application?
Yes, residents can view and comment on PL/2146/26 via Harrow Council’s planning portal. The consultation period is open until the council sets a closing date, after which comments will be considered before a decision is made.
+Does this application propose new building work?
No, PL/2146/26 does not propose new construction. It outlines how the already approved redevelopment will be carried out, including logistics such as vehicle access and storage of materials on the Harrow School site.
+When was the original redevelopment permission granted?
The original planning permission, P/1940/16, was granted on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate on 31 October 2019. It allowed for the demolition of existing buildings, including the sports block, and their replacement with new facilities.
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