Policy information sourced from the Harrow Development Management Policies
DM 25: Office Conversions
Subject to Policy DM32, where offices are found to be redundant, the demolition and redevelopment of these office buildings will be supported. Where this is not feasible or viable, the conversion of offices to residential will be supported where:
- The conversion of offices provide cladding that is suitable to a residential building and in keeping with the character of the area;
- Balconies and/or amenity space are designed into the development as integral facilities and the creation of well designed public realm and landscaping is demonstrated;
- Any additional functional features that are needed such as as pipes, flues or communications equipment are grouped together and routed through existing features where possible, and kept off publicly visible elevations; and
- Proposed homes should wherever possible be dual aspect (see Mayor of London’s Housing SPG). A sole aspect home into a parking court or other shared use rear area will generally be unacceptable.
All conversions will be expected to meet design criteria in Policy DM1, and to accord with the London Plan’s minimum space standards.
For more information please see the Development Management Policies