Welcome to the consultation website on proposals for 134 Kenton Road, Harrow
Indicative view of proposals

Whitbread PLC is delighted to present proposals for the redevelopment of 134 Kenton Road to provide much needed new homes in Harrow

We have an opportunity to create a new and exciting neighbourhood community, with a design inspired by its ‘metroland’ surroundings.
Ahead of submitting a planning application to Harrow Council, we want to hear your feedback to shape the development of our plans for 134 Kenton Road, and understand how we can work with local partners. On this website, you will find information on our vision for the site, and how you can participate in our public consultation.
The Site

The site sits on the corner of Kenton Road and Carlton Avenue in Harrow, in a prime position within the Kenton District, located just a short walk from Kenton Station

The site comprises a Premier Inn Hotel and Beefeater. Having been extensively altered and extended over time, this usage is now contained within two separate and dated buildings surrounded by extensive car parking.
The proposals represent a great opportunity to improve the sustainability and energy standards of the site. The site exhibits prevailing accessibility challenges for pedestrians as a result of the level changes. No buildings on site are locally or statutorily listed neither is it located in a Conservation Area
Located adjacent to Kenton Station, within a short walk to Northwick Park Station, and in a primary frontage in the Kenton District Centre, this under-used brownfield site presents a fantastic opportunity to deliver a new residential community which better reflects its setting – with accessible landscaping, high quality greening and attractive architecture.
Our Vision

Our vision is to transform 134 Kenton Road to create a range of high-quality new homes for all modern lifestyles and needs, and a new restaurant alongside a host of community and local economic benefits

Providing new homes to tackle Harrow’s housing need

Supporting the local economy and reproviding restaurant/drinking establishment

Improved architecture, landscape and pedestrian experience

A mix of housing types, including affordable, family and co-living

Considerate construction management and servicing

Sustainable and energy efficient design

Providing much-needed new homes in Harrow

In line with the London Plan’s annual housebuilding target for Harrow of 802 homes per year, the proposals will create high quality, sustainable new homes, redeveloping a brownfield site.

We propose to create a varied mix of housing types to suit all lifestyles, from family homes to co-living accommodation:

The majority of homes will be dual-aspect with views over the landscaped courtyard, and have high-quality amenities. The co-living accommodation will provide shared social spaces, putting the wellbeing of residents at its heart.
Indicative view of proposals

Reproviding the
restaurant/drinking
establishment

Our proposals include a new restaurant on the ground floor, increasing footfall for the local area and supporting the local economy, all while providing a sense of community and place to relax and socialise for local residents

Improved architecture, landscaping and public realm

Our landscaping proposals will improve the topography of the site, removing the steep-level access to create a better pedestrian experience.
The design aims to complement the surrounding architecture, with simple geometric patterns that fit with the mock-Tudor elements found in the area. We have also taken on board design feedback to a previous version of the scheme by reducing height and massing, ensuring that the proposed design is amenable to its surroundings.
The landscape will include varied urban greening and vegetation and spaces to relax and play for all ages, with connected cycle and footpaths around the development.
Indicative view of proposals

Sustainability and biodiversity gains

Our vision for 134 Kenton Road is designed to the highest sustainability and environmental credentials, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and increase energy efficiency across the development.
The development will incorporate a highly efficient energy plant, efficient ventilation in each apartment, solar panels, air source heat pumps and water saving measures. The design also gives consideration to compatibility with a future decarbonised energy grid and District Heating Network, and is aiming for a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and to be fossil fuel free.
The landscape design gives due consideration to biodiversity and wildlife. We are retaining as many existing trees on the site boundary as possible without compromising the affordable housing offering, and will plant new hedgerows to create habitat where trees are lost. In addition, we will put bat boxes and bird boxes in the trees on site, helping the local ecology to thrive.

Considerate of neighbouring amenities

We are committed to being good neighbours. If the application is approved, we will have a considerate construction management plan in place, with a dedicated freephone and email address.
The development is also designed for efficient vehicular servicing and refuse collection. There will be proficient bicycle storage, encouraging active travel and reducing the pressure on parking and surrounding roads.
We have ensured that the landscape design of the scheme will protect the privacy of neighbours by preventing overlooking from terraces on the built-to-rent apartments, and the communal terrace at the co-living accommodation.
Indicative sketch of proposals
Whitbread PLC is the owner of Premier Inn and restaurant brands including Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Table Table, Bar + Block, Whitbread Inns and Cookhouse + Pub.
The business values people, its employees and local communities. It employs people from the local area first, providing good, long term employment.

Have your say

We value your feedback, and want to hear your views ahead of submitting a planning application.
Come along to one of our public drop-in exhibitions to meet the project team and find out more, or fill in our online survey:

Public
Exhibition 1

Public
Exhibition 2

Online
Survey