Category Archives: Harrow
Kodak site plans approved
Barratt London and Hyde Homes have had their plans for a 1,226 home development on the site of the former Kodak factory in Wealdstone approved. Eastman Village phase III will include 472 affordable homes and a 60-bedroom care home, on … Continue reading
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Wealdstone High Street close to multi-million investment
Harrow Council are close to winning £2.25m funding to rejuvenate Wealdstone High Street – and are consulting on proposals as part of the bid. The improvements could include new paving, lights and signals as well as safety, traffic and bus … Continue reading
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New building for Harrow Arts Centre
Designs have been revealed for a new building at Harrow Arts Centre. Harrow Council chose Chris Dyson Architects to work on the project Harrow Arts Centre after it secured funding in 2019. The plans would produce an L-shaped building (pictured … Continue reading
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Harrow College £13m upgrade underway
A £13m redevelopment project at Harrow College to create state-of-the-art facilities for construction and digital skills training is underway thanks to some money from the Mayor of London. The college’s Harrow-on-the-Hill campus is undergoing an £8 million refurbishment and redevelopment … Continue reading
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Business backs West London Institute of Technology
Key business community figures put their support behind West London Institute of Technology at its Preview Launch, which marked early student and partnership successes, and showcased exciting £8.6m plans for its development. Heathrow, Berkeley Group, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Atkins Global … Continue reading
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Catalyst and TfL seal Harrow car parks deal
Transport for London (TfL) and Catalyst Housing have signed contracts to deliver around 500 new affordable homes in the London Borough of Harrow. TfL picked Catalyst earlier in 2019 for the project, which will involve redeveloping three car parks in … Continue reading
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CLS buys in Harrow
CLS announces that it has unconditionally exchanged contracts to acquire One Six Six on College Road in Harrow for £13.8 million excluding costs. Completion is expected in January 2020. One Six Six is a 34,655 sq. ft office building in … Continue reading
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Government funding of £8.6m awarded for prestigious West London Institute of Technology
Funding of £8.6m has now been approved for the new West London Institute of Technology – one of just 12 to be licenced nationally to create a better qualified workforce in industries built on higher technical skills. West London IoT … Continue reading
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Grant for Headstone Manor Park
Headstone Manor Park has been given a £1.5million heritage grant. The funds will be used to create a wetland area, more trees and plants providing greater biodiversity and habitats, footpaths and bridges and play equipment for everyone to enjoy. The … Continue reading
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Aitch buy Harrow retail park
The Aitch Group have bought the Northolt Retail Park in Harrow for £11m from LaSalle Investment Management. The 32,000sq ft fully let retail park is home to Dunelm, Homesense and Sports Direct. and has a catchment population of over 146,000 within … Continue reading
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Mayor unveils small business Brexit support
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled a range of free-to-access support options for London’s million-plus small businesses as they prepare for Brexit. Nine new London Growth Hub centres across the city will offer face-to-face advice and resources, and … Continue reading
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Asprea show Safari plans
Asprea is planning to bring the art deco façade at the Safari Cinema, in Station Road, Harrow, back to life as part of its plans to redevelop the building as homes. The facade was covered up by metal cladding around … Continue reading
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Harrow plans food market for St John’s Road car park
Harrow Council has proposed converting the St John’s Road car park in Harrow town centre into a public square with five single-storey food kiosks, and scope for additional temporary stalls where appropriate. The proposed opening hours for the square are … Continue reading
Pubs increase in West London
Recent figures show the number of pubs in West London boroughs have increased and applications for licensed premises are on the rise. The growth in pub numbers contrasts the reported national decline and the trend for an increase in licensed … Continue reading
Wealdstone included in High Streets Fund round
The £1 billion government Future High Streets Fund has been expanded to 50 more areas, including Wealdstone. The new 50 locations join 50 already selected which will now develop plans to reinvent their high streets. The funding could be used … Continue reading
A Collective for Harrow
The Collective is to open a new co-living location in Wealdstone, adding to its existing West London footprint, the building at Old Oak. The Collective’s second West London building will be at 55-59 Palmerston Road, close to Wealdstone station. It … Continue reading
London is National Park City
London has become the first capital city in the world to be awarded the status of a National Park City in recognition of the capital’s open spaces, waterways and natural environment. The declaration was made by the National Park City … Continue reading
Harrow Council launches search for strategic development partner
Avison Young have been appointed to help the council find a private sector delivery partner for a multi-site regeneration opportunity in Harrow. As part of a substantial regeneration and growth program for the borough, Harrow Council is putting forward a … Continue reading
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Inside the University of Westminster Menswear Archive
Northwick Park is home to the only publicly accessible menswear archive in the world. Painstakingly assembled by the University of Westminster, the archive contains a priceless hoard of designer fashion, ready-to-wear. workwear, uniforms, and historic clothing. The Archive collects, studies, … Continue reading
