Notting Hill Genesis, in partnership with Tesco, has submitted updated proposals for the major redevelopment near the big Tesco on Station Road, in Harrow known locally as the “Tesco Towers”.
The revised plans now include 480 new homes, down from the original figure of around 560. The tallest buildings have also been reduced from 15 storeys to 13 storeys, in response to feedback from the public and Harrow Council.
The development will still consist of ten residential blocks, alongside a new Tesco store, and enhanced public spaces including a central pocket park, play areas, and widened footpaths along Hindes Road and Station Road. Each home will have private outdoor space, and the site will include a new café and pharmacy within the Tesco store.
Of the 480 homes, 153 will be classed as affordable, made up of a mix of social rent and shared ownership.
Sustainability continues to be a key part of the scheme, with features such as EV charging points, solar panels, green roofs, cycle storage, and extensive biodiversity planting across the site.
The project’s official website states, “As well as private outdoor space for all of the homes we will also be able to enhance the public realm. Including wider footpaths to the Hindes Road and Station Road, seating, play and green spaces ensuring they provide inclusive and welcoming areas for people to enjoy and nature to thrive.”
Before any construction begins, Harrow Council will need to approve a detailed Construction Management Plan, including measures to address traffic, noise, dust and vibration.
The developers website also adds: “The contractor will be implementing a series of measures to ensure that the impact on your daily life is minimal, your safety remains a top priority, and residents are clear on who to contact should they have any concerns.”
Despite the amendments, many local residents remain opposed to the development. A spokesperson for the campaign told Harrow Online: “The proposal still contains tall buildings. A tall buildings study conducted by the council as part of the New Local Plan shows that the site is unsuitable for buildings taller than 7 storeys.
“The previous local plan had suggested that Station Road should remain low rise due to it being surrounded by low rise neighbourhoods.”
Comments have also been made on the Harrow Online Group on Facebook, where the amended proposals were shared by a resident.
One person wrote: “We need to attend this in big numbers, this is our last chance to oppose and join the no to Tesco towers campaign spearheaded by residents and concerned citizens. Please sign up to the webinar.”
Another commented: “Over 2000 local residents have twice signed petitions protesting against this development as being detrimental to their best interests with clearly expressed reasons. This has been ignored by Tesco/NHG whose application has been delayed only for tactical reasons.
“Now they are submitting a supposedly modified one which is hardly materially different from the original. Any changes are minuscule. The imposition of this development will be detrimental to the people of Harrow whom they are supposedly helping. How, is far from clear!”
A spokesperson for Notting Hill Genesis told Harrow Online, “Notting Hill Genesis is pleased to have submitted its updated proposals, which respond directly to the feedback received from local residents. This notably includes lowering the height of the corner building on Station Road and amending the designs of the buildings on High Mead, reducing the overall number of homes.
“The number of family-sized dwellings has increased across tenures, to ensure that the development provides the appropriate mix of much-needed homes, including 36% affordable, in a sustainable and sensitive way that respects the local area and that delivers significant community benefits and contributions to local infrastructure and services.”
A public webinar is being held on Thursday 19th June 2025, from 7pm to 8pm, where residents can hear directly from the project team, ask questions, and share their views.
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