Harrow Council's Planning Committee has approved a flat conversion at 32 Broadcroft Avenue, Stanmore, despite concerns about the site's low public transport accessibility.

The approved plans will see the family home converted into two flats: a three-bedroom unit on the ground floor and a one-bedroom unit on the first floor. The conversion also includes associated extensions, a new front porch, and the conversion of the garage into a bin store.

Front exterior of a semi-detached house at 32 Broadcroft Avenue, Stanmore, showing the garage, porch, and front garden.
Front exterior of a semi-detached house at 32 Broadcroft Avenue, Stanmore, showing the garage, porch, and front garden.Source: Planning Committee papers, 22 July 2026

Despite the site's low public transport accessibility level (PTAL 1a), the committee approved the application on balance. This decision was made because the proposal would retain a family-sized unit and ensure a good standard of accommodation. The extensions were deemed acceptable as they meet the Harrow SPD guidance, especially on the first floor, it's out of the 45-degree splay for the adjoining neighbours and just in general, the extensions aren't too dissimilar to what's already on the street scene anyway. Furthermore, in terms of amenity, the extensions are within the Harrow SPD guidance.

Local residents did raise objections, citing concerns about the impact on the character of the area, increased parking pressure, and potential noise and overlooking. An objector specifically raised concerns that the proposal would harm the character of the area, as the surrounding neighbourhood is predominantly made up of single-family homes. They argued that converting this property into two flats would introduce a form of development out of keeping with the established character of the street and risks encouraging similar conversions in the future. However, the case officer noted that the extensions align with the Harrow SPD guidance and are not dissimilar to existing structures on the street scene.

The Highways Officer raised no objection to the plans. They stated that any additional parking demand generated by the conversion could be absorbed by the existing road network, implying no significant negative implications for residents of Broadcroft Avenue regarding parking.

Comparison of existing and proposed site plans for a dwelling conversion into two flats at 32 Broadcroft Avenue.
Comparison of existing and proposed site plans for a dwelling conversion into two flats at 32 Broadcroft Avenue.Source: Planning Committee papers, 22 July 2026

Further details regarding the planning committee meeting can be found in the Public reports pack Wednesday 22 Jul 2026 18:30 Planning Committee.