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Planning in Stanmore

Approved
73%
251 of 327 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stanmore in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Harrow's planning register.

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Around Stanmore

Postcode districts

HA7 388 applications in the last 12 monthsHA3 721 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Harrow

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About Stanmore

Stanmore, located in the London Borough of Harrow, lies 11 miles northwest of Charing Cross and is known for its elevated position on Stanmore Hill, one of London's highest points at 152 metres. This historic district evolved from the ancient parishes of Great and Little Stanmore and is situated just west of the Roman Watling Street, making it a significant area for potential planning applications within the borough.

Property prices in Stanmore show an average sale price of £563,550, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Stanmore has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stanmore planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stanmore, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 432 planning applications were submitted near Stanmore. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (130), outline applications (82), discharge of conditions (29).

8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stanmore?
In the last 24 months, 432 planning applications were submitted near Stanmore. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stanmore?
The average planning decision time near Stanmore is 78 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Stanmore?
The planning approval rate near Stanmore is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stanmore?
The most common type of planning application near Stanmore is full planning applications, with 130 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stanmore?
You can search and track planning applications near Stanmore on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.