Developer Land Securities put forward the plans for the proposed regeneration project which includes up to 985 new homes, of which 20% would be made available for affordable housing. The proposal also includes plans for new community facilities and a new park.
Plans include a new primary school and health centre, which could include a GP's surgery, dentists, physiotherapists, crèche, pharmacy, and community centre. To support employment in the community provision has also been made for up to 380,000 square feet of employment space.
"We are absolutely delighted that Harrow Council has approved plans for the Kodak site, which will allow for the delivery of this important regeneration opportunity in West London. It is very heartening for everyone who has been working hard in the preparation of this application," said Collette O'Shea, head of development for Land Securities.
"The support of Harrow Council has been critical and since the earliest public events in 2010, it has become clear that the Kodak site is of great local interest with an important heritage legacy," she said.
The first phases of the development will focus on a 10 acre plot of land in the south-eastern corner of the site and a 20 acre plot on the other side of Harrow View occupied by the former 'Zoom Leisure' sports centre, its car park, and playing fields, the Council said.
