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London Borough of Brent
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Brent. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates8,317Searchable applications
529Recorded as pending
78%Approval rate · 6,636 approved or refused records
1,464Refused applications
5,172 approved · 1,464 refused · 169 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 1 Nov 2021 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlLocal plan Planning policy and guidancePre-application advice Pre‑application planning adviceConservation areas Listed buildings and conservation areasArticle 4 directions Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas23 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas158 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- Decided24/3009
Proposed two-storey side to rear extension to dwellinghouse
6 Mallard Way, London, NW9 8JH
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3010
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion, hip to gable extension, rear dormer, dormer to the outrigger, 1x front rooflight and 2x rear rooflights to dwellinghouse.
99 Olive Road, London, NW2 6UR
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3011
SITE: 1 - 13 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1ETPROPOSAL: Large Scale Purpose Built Shared Living (sui generis use) led development, proposals include demolition of the existing buildings, erection of 3 blocks of between 6 and 9 Storeys connected by a 2 storey central building, 331. Shared Living residential units with ancillary communal facilities and amenity spaces to be located at upper floors, flexible town centre (Class E use) units and a drinking establishment (sui generis use) are proposed at ground floor along side cycle parking, 2x accessible parking bays, and mechanical plant.REF: 24/4057/FUL
2024, Observation Applications, Not in Brent
Received 24 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3013
Prior approval for change of use from commercial to a residential dwelling on ground floor
4 Wakeman Road, London, NW10 5BN
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3014
Proposed two-storey side-to-rear extension, hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer, loft conversion into habitable space and installation of 3x front and 1x rear rooflights to dwellinghouse
51 Meadowbank Road, London, NW9 8LJ
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3015
Details pursuant to partial discharge of condition 15 (construction environmental management plan) of Variation of Conditions reference 22/3019 dated 26 June, 2023, for Variation to condition 4 (approved drawings and documents), condition 6 (affordable housing) and condition 7 (private residential) of Variation of Conditions reference 21/1415 dated 29 April, 2022, for Variation of conditions 4 (development carried in accordance with approved plans and/or documents), 6 (affordable housing) and 7 (private residential) of Full Planning Permission reference 19/3259 dated 15 February, 2021, for Full planning application for a phased development for the demolition of 2 Canterbury Road, 1-7 and 15-33 Peel Precinct and 8-14 Neville Close, and erection of seven buildings (A to G) ranging between 5 and 16 storeys, plus part basement, comprising private sale residential units (Use Class C3), shared ownership residential units (Use Class C3), social rented residential units (Use Class C3); new health centre (Use Class D1), new gym (Use Class D2), flexible use class within retail and commercial units (Use Class A1/A3/B1) at ground floor, associated landscaping, highways and public realm improvements (including new public space and market square), private open space, associated car parking, cycle parking and servicing provision and subject to a Deed of Agreement dated 15/02/2021 under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended
Former Peel Precinct, 97-112 Carlton House, Canterbury Terrace, 8-14 Neville Close, 2 Canterbury Road & Peel Site Garages, London, NW6
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3016
Details pursuant to condition 21 (Construction Method Statement & Logistics Plan), of Variation of Conditions application reference 23/1935 dated 31/10/2023 for Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings and documents), 18 (compliance with approved noise assessment), 31 (communal television system/satellite dishes), 32 (photovoltaic panel arrays on the roofs), 37 (affordable housing), 38 (private residential), 41 (landscaping including tree planting) and 43 (child play equipment) of Deemed (Reg4 Councils Other Development) reference 18/4920 dated 3 July, 2020, with later NMA to vary Description under reference 23/2116 for Demolition of all existing buildings and erection of a part six, nine, ten and twelve storey building arranged around a courtyard (Western Building) providing residential units and a part four, five, eight, nine and ten storey L shaped building (Eastern Building) providing residential units. The provision of a pedestrian and cycle shared surface along Neville Road, with associated cycle provision, bin stores, landscaping and ancillary works (Revised Description).
1-8 INC Neville House & Neville House Garages, Neville Road, 1-64 INC Winterleys and Seahorse Day Nursery, Albert Road, 113-128 Carlton House and Carlton House Hall, Canterbury Terrace London, NW6
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/3017
Details pursuant to condition 39 (Cycle Storage Facilities), of Variation of Conditions application reference 23/1935 dated 31/10/2023 for Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings and documents), 18 (compliance with approved noise assessment), 31 (communal television system/satellite dishes), 32 (photovoltaic panel arrays on the roofs), 37 (affordable housing), 38 (private residential), 41 (landscaping including tree planting) and 43 (child play equipment) of Deemed (Reg4 Councils Other Development) reference 18/4920 dated 3 July, 2020, with later NMA to vary Description under reference 23/2116 for Demolition of all existing buildings and erection of a part six, nine, ten and twelve storey building arranged around a courtyard (Western Building) providing residential units and a part four, five, eight, nine and ten storey L shaped building (Eastern Building) providing residential units. The provision of a pedestrian and cycle shared surface along Neville Road, with associated cycle provision, bin stores, landscaping and ancillary works (Revised Description).
1-8 INC Neville House & Neville House Garages, Neville Road, 1-64 INC Winterleys and Seahorse Day Nursery, Albert Road, 113-128 Carlton House and Carlton House Hall, Canterbury Terrace London, NW6
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3018
Details pursuant to condition 7 (Construction Method Statement), of variation of condition application reference 24/3288 dated 26/02/2025 for Variation of condition 3, development built in accordance with approved drawings and documents (alterations to include removal of steps and ramp to front entrance, bin store relocation, hardstanding, fenestration, lower undercroft, timber fence and increase pitched roof with two additional PV panels) of Full Planning Permission reference 23/2824 dated 30 January, 2024, for Erection of a two storey building to be used as two-bedroom dwellinghouse.
Garages next to 1, Haydon Close, London
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3019
Proposed erection of single-storey outbuilding in rear garden of dwellinghouse
64 Mount Pleasant Road, London, NW10 3EJ
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3020
Proposed change of use of shop to a nail salon
145-147 Harrowdene Road, Wembley, HA0 2JH
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3021
Proposed installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign and 1x internally illuminated projecting sign to shop
145-147 Harrowdene Road, Wembley, HA0 2JH
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3022
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse, in metres:Extending beyond the rear wall of the original house - 6mMaximum height - 3mEaves height - 3.07m
17 Elmwood Crescent, London, NW9 0NL
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3023
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse, in metres:Extending beyond the rear wall of the original house - 4.8mMaximum height - 3mEaves height - 2.95m
79 Dollis Hill Avenue, London, NW2 6QU
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3024
Erection of a single family dwellinghouse on land adjacent to 1-8 Oxford Place, NW10
1-8 Oxford Place, London, NW10 0DE
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3026
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension to the dwellinghouse.
25 Salmon Street, London, NW9 8PP
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3027
Details pursuant to condition 22 (Hard & Soft Landscaping Plans), of Variation of Condition application reference 20/2041 dated 20/08/2021for Variation of condition 2, development built in accordance with approved plans/documents to allow: 4 additional dwellings 5 storey building of Full Planning Permission reference 19/0834 dated 27 April, 2020, for demolition of existing residential building comprising 10 flats and construction of a residential block with associated car parking, cycle storage and landscaping.'
162 Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London, NW6 7PQ
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3028
Proposed installation of 1x double-sided internally illuminated advertising display board on steel support post to front of building
Units 1 & 2 Darwin House, 1120 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NA
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3029
Proposed installation of 1x internally illuminated advertisement panel elevated and supported at first floor level to building
Units 1 & 2 Darwin House, 1120 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NA
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3030
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse, in metres:Extending beyond the rear wall of the original house - 4.35mMaximum height - 4mEaves height - 3m
112 All Souls Avenue, London, NW10 3AA
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3031
Removal of existing canopy and erection of a glazed structure with powdered aluminium frame canopy to front forecourt
160 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4QD
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3032
Proposed change of use of upper floors to a 4 bedroom/4 person HMO.
85-87 & 85A Acton Lane, London, NW10 8UT
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3033
Demolition of existing attached garage and detached shed, proposed two-storey side extension, part single part two-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer, installation of 4x front and 1x rear rooflights, conversion of dwellinghouse into 4x self-contained flats, soft and hard landscaping to front and rear, sub-division of rear garden, EV charging point, cycle and refuse storage to front and front, side and rear boundary treatment
77 Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 0AH
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Decided24/3034
Change of use of dwellinghouse to a 6 persons/6 bedroom HMO, conversion of garage to cycle storage and addition of refuse storage and soft landscaping
29 Heber Road, London, NW2 6AB
Received 28 Oct 2024
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The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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