Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Deputy Leader of Harrow Council and portfolio holder for planning and regeneration, has slammed plans to build 1,300 homes on green belt land near Stanmore.
Developers Trulocom have also applied for the construction of care homes, key worker affordable homes, a health and wellness hub, leisure and community facilities, and faith buildings on the Heathbourne Green site, just north of Stanmore.
Cllr Ashton told STANMORE&EDGWAREnews: “We can’t understand why anyone would make this application. The green belt is there to act as a buffer [between urban and natural areas]. It’s very important that the green belt is respected, or there will be no open spaces left.”
Cllr Ashton accused Hertsmere Borough Council (HBC), which is overseeing the planning permission, of not engaging with Harrow Council appropriately about the scheme.
She said Harrow Council has recommended objections to Harrow’s Planning Committee, but ultimately, the decision lies with HBC.
A spokesperson for Trulocom said: “Whilst we are disappointed that Harrow Council has chosen to object to this application, we are pleased that our proposals include a significant amount of infrastructure, community space, affordable housing, and investment in local services, which supplements the unique provision of care being proposed on this poorly performing green belt site. Our proposals also include improvements to the local highway network, as well as delivery of public open space on-site.
“We are pleased to have received significant support from local residents and stakeholders and look forward to our application being determined by Hertsmere’s Planning Committee in good time.”
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