A vacant car showroom and MOT garage could be replaced as part of plans to expand a bus depot.

Harrow Council’s planning committee will assess an application in Pinner Road, Harrow, that could see the existing bus garage developed to accommodate 30 extra vehicles.

Council officers recommended that the committee approve the proposals, despite some objections from neighbouring properties.

In a report, they noted the move would contribute towards the borough’s “sustainable transport goals” and that plans to mitigate the impact on traffic, as well as noise and pollution levels, have been put in place.

They added that the majority of trips by the additional buses would take place during off-peak hours.

The council received three objections from those living by the depot, which cited concerns mainly around the additional noise that will come with the development.

They suggested that the installation of a three-metre acoustic fence “does not guarantee that high levels of noise will be eliminated but [may] only be lessened.”

There were further concerns around a possible increase in litter and the idea that those using the depot – primarily staff and visitors – may look to park on nearby roads.

The item will be heard at a planning meeting on Wednesday (March 11).