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City Dry Cleaners Ltd, ALBRO HOUSE, 59 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

Granted Harrow P/0842/21 Full Planning Application

Works: New dwelling Demolition

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Redevelopment to provide part 8 and part 9 storey connecting buildings comprising of dry cleaners (Use Class B2), and commercial laundry (Use class E (g)) to the ground. industrial use (Use Class B2 to the first floor, offices (Use class E(g)(iii)) to the second floor and 32 serviced apartments (C1) on the upper floors; landscaping; bin and cycle stores (demolition of existing building).

As published by the council, reference P/0842/21

Application record

Reference
P/0842/21
Type
Full Planning Application
Status
Recommendation
Decision
Granted As published: Grant Conditionally
Received
2 Mar 2021
Validated
9 Apr 2021
Decided
1 Jun 2021
Ward
Marlborough
Postcode
HA3 7RR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Harrow register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • PL/1371/26 Status unknown

    City Dry Cleaners Ltd, ALBRO HOUSE, 59 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    Non-Material amendment to planning permission P/0842/21 dated 11/12/2023 to change wording of Condition 4 ( site levels); Condition 5 (Bird Hazard Management Plan); Condition 9 (permeable paving and long-term drainage); Condition 10 (green roofs); Condition 26 (sound insulation); Condition 32 (revised energy strategy); to include 'other than demolition works' and Condition 12 A; (demolition and construction logistics plan) to include 'No demolition shall take place until a demolition plan has first been submitted to the Local Planning Authority in writing to be agreed. The plan shall detail the arrangements for (but not limited to): - the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors for demolition works. - loading and unloading of plant and materials for demolition works; - storage of plant and materials used in demolition of the existing structures; - the erection and maintenance of security hoardings; - a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition; - measures for the control and reduction of dust; - measures for the control and reduction of noise and vibration.' B; insert 'other than demolition' and remove 'demolition and'

    Submitted 19 May 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Mar 2021

    Received by Harrow

  2. 9 Apr 2021

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Jun 2021

    Decision issued: Grant Conditionally

  4. 2 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

3 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • PL/1664/26 Status unknown

    ALBRO HOUSE, 59 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    Details pursuant to condition 31 (refurbishment and demolition survey) attached to planning permission P/0842/21 dated 11/12/2023 for Redevelopment to provide part 8 and part 9 storey connecting buildings comprising of dry cleaners (Use Class B2), and commercial laundry (Use class E (g)) to the ground. industrial use (Use Class B2 to the first floor, offices (Use class E(g)(iii)) to the second floor and 32 serviced apartments (C1) on the upper floors; landscaping; bin and cycle stores (demolition of existing building).

    Submitted 17 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • PL/1663/26 Status unknown

    ALBRO HOUSE, 59 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    Details pursuant to Condition 30 (Risk of UXO and volatile vapours) attached to planning permission P/0842/21 dated 11.12.2023 dated 11.12.2023 for Redevelopment to provide part 8 and part 9 storey connecting buildings comprising of dry cleaners (Use Class B2), and commercial laundry (Use class E (g)) to the ground. industrial use (Use Class B2 to the first floor, offices (Use class E(g)(iii)) to the second floor and 32 serviced apartments (C1) on the upper floors; landscaping; bin and cycle stores (demolition of existing building).

    Submitted 17 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • PL/1371/26 Status unknown

    City Dry Cleaners Ltd, ALBRO HOUSE, 59 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    Non-Material amendment to planning permission P/0842/21 dated 11/12/2023 to change wording of Condition 4 ( site levels); Condition 5 (Bird Hazard Management Plan); Condition 9 (permeable paving and long-term drainage); Condition 10 (green roofs); Condition 26 (sound insulation); Condition 32 (revised energy strategy); to include 'other than demolition works' and Condition 12 A; (demolition and construction logistics plan) to include 'No demolition shall take place until a demolition plan has first been submitted to the Local Planning Authority in writing to be agreed. The plan shall detail the arrangements for (but not limited to): - the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors for demolition works. - loading and unloading of plant and materials for demolition works; - storage of plant and materials used in demolition of the existing structures; - the erection and maintenance of security hoardings; - a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition; - measures for the control and reduction of dust; - measures for the control and reduction of noise and vibration.' B; insert 'other than demolition' and remove 'demolition and'

    Submitted 19 May 2026 Amendments

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

68 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Harrow granted permission on 1 June 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 9-11 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    PL/2128/25 Submitted 12 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Decision due ~7 Oct

    Details pursuant to Conditions 13 (Landscape Strategy), 14 (Cycle Parking), 20 (Landscape Management Plan), 21 (Landscaping), 40b&c (Contamination Hazards) attached to planning permission P/1619/16 dated 29/08/2019 for Redevelopment of the site to provide 186 residential units (use class C3); 1,165sqm office floorspace (use class B1) and 695sqm flexible commercial and community floorspace (use classes A1, B1, D1, D2) in 5 buildings between 1 and 17 storeys in height; basement to provide carparking and cycle parking spaces; one vehicle access from Palmerston Road and one vehicle access from Masons Avenue; refuse storage; entrance gates; public realm landscaping; photo-voltaic panels; demolition of existing buildings

    Status unknown Conditions Demolition

  • 9-11 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    PL/0786/26 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Decision due ~18 May

    Details pursuant to conditions 11 (Culvert structural condition survey) and 47 (noise levels) attached to planning permission P/1619/16 dated 16/12 2019 for Redevelopment of the site to provide 186 residential units (use class C3); 1,165sqm office floorspace (use class B1) and 695sqm flexible commercial and community floorspace (use classes A1, B1, D1, D2) in 5 buildings between 1 and 17 storeys in height; basement to provide carparking and cycle parking spaces; one vehicle access from Palmerston Road and one vehicle access from Masons Avenue; refuse storage; entrance gates; public realm landscaping; photo-voltaic panels; demolition of existing buildings

    Status unknown Conditions Demolition

  • Kingwood Press, 9 - 11 Palmerston Road, Harrow, Wealdstone, HA3 7RR

    P/3121/22 Submitted 31 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission P/1619/16 dated 29/08/2019 to allow removal of block B pavilion and additional two storey height to block D; amendments to site entrance; reduction of parking spaces from 69 to 40; addition of 9 disaabled parking spaces; landscaping amendments

    Granted Amendments 143 docs

  • ALBRO HOUSE, 59 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    PL/1664/26 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Decision due ~12 Aug

    Details pursuant to condition 31 (refurbishment and demolition survey) attached to planning permission P/0842/21 dated 11/12/2023 for Redevelopment to provide part 8 and part 9 storey connecting buildings comprising of dry cleaners (Use Class B2), and commercial laundry (Use class E (g)) to the ground. industrial use (Use Class B2 to the first floor, offices (Use class E(g)(iii)) to the second floor and 32 serviced apartments (C1) on the upper floors; landscaping; bin and cycle stores (demolition of existing building).

    Status unknown Conditions New dwelling Demolition

  • ALBRO HOUSE, 59 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    PL/1663/26 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Decision due ~12 Aug

    Details pursuant to Condition 30 (Risk of UXO and volatile vapours) attached to planning permission P/0842/21 dated 11.12.2023 dated 11.12.2023 for Redevelopment to provide part 8 and part 9 storey connecting buildings comprising of dry cleaners (Use Class B2), and commercial laundry (Use class E (g)) to the ground. industrial use (Use Class B2 to the first floor, offices (Use class E(g)(iii)) to the second floor and 32 serviced apartments (C1) on the upper floors; landscaping; bin and cycle stores (demolition of existing building).

    Status unknown Conditions New dwelling Demolition

  • City Dry Cleaners Ltd, ALBRO HOUSE, 59 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR

    PL/1371/26 Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

    Decision due ~14 Jul

    Non-Material amendment to planning permission P/0842/21 dated 11/12/2023 to change wording of Condition 4 ( site levels); Condition 5 (Bird Hazard Management Plan); Condition 9 (permeable paving and long-term drainage); Condition 10 (green roofs); Condition 26 (sound insulation); Condition 32 (revised energy strategy); to include 'other than demolition works' and Condition 12 A; (demolition and construction logistics plan) to include 'No demolition shall take place until a demolition plan has first been submitted to the Local Planning Authority in writing to be agreed. The plan shall detail the arrangements for (but not limited to): - the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors for demolition works. - loading and unloading of plant and materials for demolition works; - storage of plant and materials used in demolition of the existing structures; - the erection and maintenance of security hoardings; - a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition; - measures for the control and reduction of dust; - measures for the control and reduction of noise and vibration.' B; insert 'other than demolition' and remove 'demolition and'

    Status unknown Amendments Demolition

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  • PL/1786/26 Status unknown

    23 Stuart Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7RB

    Conversion of detached garage at rear to provide a single storey dwelling house ( 1 x 1 bed); Replace garage doors with door and window in front elevation; Replace door with window in side elevation; External alterations; Cycle and Refuse storage

    Received 30 Jun, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    14 Treve Avenue, West Harrow, Harrow, HA1 4AJ

    Conversion of existing 6-bed 6-person HMO into 7-bed 8-person HMO with associated bin and cycle storage

    Received 30 Jun, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    11 London Road, Harrow, HA1 3JJ

    Refurbishment and replacement of windows and door to the basement and ground floor front, side and rear elevations

    Received 29 Jun, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    49 Kings Way, Harrow, HA1 1XT

    Single and two storey side extension; external alterations: Conversion of dwellinghouse (C3) into a 6 person HMO (C4); refuse / cycle storage (demolition of attached garage)

    Received 25 Jun, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    4 Kenton Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA1 2BL

    Conversion of dwelling (C3) into house of multiple occupancy for up to 6 persons (Sui Generis)

    Received 22 Jun, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications