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Harrow Council opposes the draft London Plan over Green Belt concerns, impacting potential Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital site development.

Harrow Council unanimously voted to oppose the draft London Plan on October 1, 2026, citing concerns over its impact on the borough's Green Belt and proposed housing targets. Councillor Marilyn Ashton moved the motion, arguing the plan would weaken Green Belt protections and increase housing development on greenfield sites.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital site in Harrow is being considered for development under 'very special circumstances' as an exception to Green Belt policy. In June 2026, Harrow's Health and Social Care Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed the hospital's quality account.

Key facts

  1. Harrow Council unanimously voted to oppose the draft London Plan on October 1, 2026. Source
  2. The council cited concerns over the draft London Plan's impact on the borough's Green Belt. Source
  3. Councillor Marilyn Ashton moved the motion to oppose the draft London Plan. Source
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