Harrow - DM 47: Retention of Existing Community, Sport and Education Facilities

Policy information sourced from the Harrow Development Management Policies

DM 47: Retention of Existing Community, Sport and Education Facilities

Proposals involving the loss of an existing community, sport or educational facility will be permitted if:

there is no longer a need for that facility (having regard to the amount of local patronage, the quality of facilities offered and the duration and extent of marketing. (For proposals involving the loss of a public house, evidence of 12 months’ suitable marketing activity will be required or evidence that the public house is no longer financially viable through the submission of trading accounts, or other similar financial evidence, whilst the pub was operating as a full time business)); or
there are adequate similar facilities within walking distance which offer equivalent provision; or
the activities carried on are inconsistent and cannot be made consistent with acceptable living conditions for nearby residents, or
the redevelopment of the site would secure an over-riding public benefit.

Proposals for the redevelopment of community or educational facilities that secure enhanced re-provision on the site, or on another site which improves accessibility, will be supported.

For more information please see the Development Management Policies