In arguing to grant retrospective application for the retention of a three-storey building at 79 Bessborough Road, Harrow (PL/0952/24), officer report says that the government revised National Planning Policy Framework [NPPF 2024] is a “material consideration in the determination of this application” [applications were refused in 2022 for a variety of reasons].
The revised NPPF aims to strengthen the local planning regime by providing clearer guidance and mandatory requirements for housing delivery, green belt development, and strategic planning. Key changes include restoring the five-year housing land supply rule, introducing “grey belt” land designations, and emphasizing “golden rules” for green belt development. These changes are intended to drive local authorities to update their plans and deliver more housing while addressing specific community needs.
Good to see a government’s helpful move being recognised, otherwise the present Harrow council administration shies away from appreciating the Labour government policies and provisions to benefit the public. For example, no enthusiasm about:
The government has announced a new crackdown on fly-tippers, with tougher sentences of up to five years in prison for those found illicitly transporting waste.
Under the new powers to local councils to combat fly-tipping, councils will work with the police to identify, seize and crush vehicles of waste criminals. Drones and mobile CCTV cameras will be deployed to identify cars and vans belonging to fly-tippers so they can be destroyed.
Harrow administration lead for environment Cllr Pritesh Patel was asked how this would help the council to combating fly-tipping – he was not able to respond!
Five schools in South Harrow, Hatch End, Wealdstone and Stanmore to benefit from the £1.2 billion of funding for school infrastructure through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) funding, announced some days before.
Cllr Hitesh Karia, Harrow administration’s education lead, was asked for comment regarding this vital government funding for Harrow – he has not been able to respond.
Approximately 15,000 properties in Harrow will receive the energy price cut through the government announced Warm Home Discount expansion.
“We look forward to seeing how the Warm Homes Discount expansion, in addition to the rolling out of free school meals, breakfast clubs and childcare support, helps support families in Harrow” prompted labour group leader Cllr David Perry.
But Harrow council administration is silent!
The revised NPPF aims to strengthen the local planning regime by providing clearer guidance and mandatory requirements for housing delivery, green belt development, and strategic planning. Key changes include restoring the five-year housing land supply rule, introducing “grey belt” land designations, and emphasizing “golden rules” for green belt development. These changes are intended to drive local authorities to update their plans and deliver more housing while addressing specific community needs.
Good to see a government’s helpful move being recognised, otherwise the present Harrow council administration shies away from appreciating the Labour government policies and provisions to benefit the public. For example, no enthusiasm about:
The government has announced a new crackdown on fly-tippers, with tougher sentences of up to five years in prison for those found illicitly transporting waste.
Under the new powers to local councils to combat fly-tipping, councils will work with the police to identify, seize and crush vehicles of waste criminals. Drones and mobile CCTV cameras will be deployed to identify cars and vans belonging to fly-tippers so they can be destroyed.
Harrow administration lead for environment Cllr Pritesh Patel was asked how this would help the council to combating fly-tipping – he was not able to respond!
Five schools in South Harrow, Hatch End, Wealdstone and Stanmore to benefit from the £1.2 billion of funding for school infrastructure through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) funding, announced some days before.
Cllr Hitesh Karia, Harrow administration’s education lead, was asked for comment regarding this vital government funding for Harrow – he has not been able to respond.
Approximately 15,000 properties in Harrow will receive the energy price cut through the government announced Warm Home Discount expansion.
“We look forward to seeing how the Warm Homes Discount expansion, in addition to the rolling out of free school meals, breakfast clubs and childcare support, helps support families in Harrow” prompted labour group leader Cllr David Perry.
But Harrow council administration is silent!
Harrow Monitoring Group 