A new Avanti House School in Stanmore has been given the green light.
Harrow Council’s planning committee unanimously decided to grant planning permission last night for the Hindu secondary school to build a permanent new home.
A three storey school building with detached sports hall and community changing block will now be built on the Whitchurch Playing Fields site in Wemborough Road.
The application drew 652 letters of support and received 125 objections.
Despite the development being contrary to the site's allocated purpose, Harrow Council ruled there were "compelling" material planning grounds which justified approval of the application.
Supporters of the school, who had campaigned for the success of the application, went to the council chamber to hear the decision.
Objectors concerned about flooding, traffic, noise and residential amenity were present and spoke at the meeting.
Commenting on the grant of planning permission, Navin Shah, London Assembly Member for Harrow, said: “This is great news for the parents and pupils of the current Avanti Primary School in Harrow and a large number of supporters who’ve waited eagerly for this successful outcome.
"This is also great news for Harrow’s education because the school will make a vital contribution to much needed school places."
He added the school would give "vital choice" to the residents of the multi-faith, multicultural Harrow.
