How many planning applications has London Borough of Harrow received?

London Borough of Harrow received 2,593 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 77%.

What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Harrow?

London Borough of Harrow approves 77% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Harrow?

To object to a London Borough of Harrow planning application, you must submit your representation to London Borough of Harrow during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Harrow planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a London Borough of Harrow planning decision?

Yes. If London Borough of Harrow refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1613 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Harrow decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

London Borough of Harrow Planning Applications

Q: How do I search London Borough of Harrow planning applications?

You can search London Borough of Harrow planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the London Borough of Harrow area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore London Borough of Harrow planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the London Borough of Harrow planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: London

About London Borough of Harrow

The London Borough of Harrow, located in west and north-west London, is part of Outer London and shares borders with Barnet, Brent, Ealing, and Hillingdon, as well as the Hertfordshire districts of Three Rivers and Hertsmere. Established in 1965, Harrow comprises three main towns—Harrow, Pinner, and Stanmore—along with western areas of Edgware. The local authority responsible for planning applications in the borough is Harrow London Borough Council.

Governance

Leader: Cllr Paul Osborn (Conservative)

Founded: 1 April 1965

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to London Borough of Harrow, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for London Borough of Harrow
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in London Borough of Harrow mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £526,765 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Harrow
Parliamentary constituency: Harrow West
LSOA: Harrow 023D

Crime Statistics

651 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 188
anti-social-behaviour: 155
shoplifting: 67
other-theft: 47
vehicle-crime: 42
public-order: 39
theft-from-the-person: 32
drugs: 28
burglary: 24
robbery: 17
other-crime: 6
possession-of-weapons: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in London Borough of Harrow.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for London Borough of Harrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in London Borough of Harrow

21 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the London Borough of Harrow area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near London Borough of Harrow.

Pinner, Eastcote Road (River Pinn)
Denham Colne (River Colne)
Edgware Hospital (Silk Stream)
West Drayton (River Colne)
Northholt, Yeading East (Yeading Brook (Eastern Arm))
Rickmansworth (River Chess)
Uxbridge (River Pinn)
Stanmore, Wolverton Road (Edgware Brook)
Iver, Clisbys Bridge (River Colne)

A brief summary of London Borough of Harrow

The average property sale price in the London Borough of Harrow area is £526,765, based on 50 recent transactions.

The London Borough of Harrow area recorded 651 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the London Borough of Harrow area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

The council area encompasses 21 towns and villages, including Harrow, Pinner and Stanmore. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search London Borough of Harrow Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for London Borough of Harrow. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the London Borough of Harrow area. Unlike the official London Borough of Harrow planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking London Borough of Harrow planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across London Borough of Harrow.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 2,593 planning applications London Borough of Harrow received. Of these, 77% were approved.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in London Borough of Harrow.

The most common application types in London Borough of Harrow were full planning applications (1,150), outline applications (892), discharge of conditions (304). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 33 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 84 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

1,613 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Harrow decisions, of which 505 were allowed and 938 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 923 applications
Refused: 210 applications
Withdrawn: 65 applications
Awaiting decision: 1,395 applications

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