35-43 High Street, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 5DF

35–43 High Street is a prominent, end of terrace two-storey property in retail and leisure use (Class E) which is located on the western side of Wealdstone High Street in Harrow. The primary façade of the property fronts Wealdstone High Street and as the property wraps around no. 45-49 High Street it also benefits from a frontage on Gordon Road. To the rear of the site, there is a car park providing 17 spaces as well as a servicing area providing an emergency staircase and plant room along the western elevation. The ground floor provides a large, openplan sales area with frontage directly onto the High Street, benefitting from strong visibility and pedestrian flow. The first floor is accessed separately from the High Street and provides leisure accommodation with changing rooms and WCs. There could be the opportunity to explore additional massing subject to the necessary consents. The property provides approximately 30,855 sq ft on a gross internal basis.

The property is situated on the High Street in the heart of Wealdstone, one of north west London’s principal town centres and an established commercial and residential hub. Wealdstone High Street forms a key retail and leisure pitch within the town, benefitting from strong pedestrian flow generated by its diverse retail provision, surrounding residential density and proximity to major transport links. Harrow & Wealdstone Station is within walking distance, providing Bakerloo Line Underground services and National Rail connections to London Euston, while Harrowon-the-Hill offers additional Overground and rail services. The area is further supported by an extensive bus network and convenient access to the A40, A406 and M1.

Wealdstone has undergone significant investment and regeneration in recent years, reinforcing its position as a strategic metropolitan centre. Developments including the transformation of St George’s and St Ann’s Shopping Centres, alongside substantial residential-led schemes such as Harrow View West and East and other high-rise mixed-use projects, have introduced a considerable number of new homes and enhanced the town centre environment. Ongoing public realm improvements and continued inward investment are strengthening Harrow & Wealdstone’s appeal as a destination for living, retail and leisure.

The immediate vicinity is characterised by a vibrant mix of national multiples and independent operators, creating an active day-to-evening economy. Notable occupiers along and around the High Street include independent convenience store operators, established high street retailers and a broad selection of cafés, restaurants and takeaway operators reflecting the area’s diverse demographic profile. The combination of a substantial local population, continued residential growth and excellent connectivity supports sustained demand from retail and food and beverage occupiers, positioning Wealdstone High Street as a resilient and well-established suburban trading location within Greater London.

The property is situated within the London Borough of Harrow local authority area and occupies a prominent position on Wealdstone High Street within the town centre. The property is not listed and does not fall within an Article 4 Direction area.

We have instructed Pegasus Group to consider the potential development opportunities and it has been established that the site is eligible to utilise Class MA permitted development for the change of use of the ground and first floors from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3), subject to confirmation from the Council that there are no restrictive conditions attached to the operative permissions(s).

The principle of intensifying the site through an upwards extension and / or a small rear extension to provide additional residential units is likely to be considered acceptable in planning terms, subject to full planning permission and detailed consideration of design, scale heritage setting and residential amenity.

A planning strategy involving a Class MA Prior Approval application to establish a residential use on site, in addition to a pre-application enquiry to establish further development to is considered to represent a robust route to redevelopment.

Further detail on the development potential of the site is available upon request.