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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 dates10,479Searchable applications
539Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 8,680 approved or refused records
1,975Refused applications
6,705 approved · 1,975 refused · 227 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Jul 2021 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanningstrategy@brent.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas23 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas158 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided26/1207
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear dormer extension, hip to gable roof extension, alteration to fenestration, removal of chimney stack and installation of rooflights to the dwellinghouse.
54 Evelyn Avenue, London, NW9 0JH
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/1208
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear dormer extension, hip to gable roof extension, alteration to fenestration and installation of rooflights to the dwellinghouse
50 Ballogie Avenue, London, NW10 1TA
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/1209
Demolition of rear kitchen and proposed single-storey rear extension to ground floor flat
52 Braemar Avenue, London, NW10 0DL
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/1210
Proposed conversion of existing office into 1x ground floor self-contained flat with alterations to fenestration.
220 High Street, London, NW10 4SY
Received 13 May 2026 - Registered26/1211
Demolition of existing side-to-rear extension and proposed erection of single-storey rear extension, single storey rear outbuilding with air conditioning units, and replacement of timber framed single-glazed windows with triple-glazed timber windows to the front of the ground floor flat
Flat B, 15-17 Dyne Road, London, NW6 7XG
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/1212
Conversion of existing unauthorised HMO into single family dwellinghouse with, retention of single storey rear and side extension, retention of hip to gable and rear dormer extensions, relocation of first floor side heat source pump, cycle and refuse storages spaces, landscaping and installation of boundary wall to the front forecourt.
90 Preston Hill, Harrow, HA3 9SG
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/1213
Proposed replacement of walling and cladding of all elevations of building, installation of entrance door canopy, roof replacement with installation of photovoltaic panels and rooflight replacement and other alteration, replacement of existing roller shutter, doors and windows glazing, removal of a fire door, and proposed paving and kerbing for external seating area, new bike storage and external planters, alteration to existing parking with new electric charging bays, and new fencing to existing sub-station and replacement of existing fencing with associated landscaping
Unit B, Premier Park Road, London, NW10 7NZ
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/1214
Variation of condition 2, development built in accordance with approved drawings (alterations to fenestration and retention of side wall) of Full Planning Permission reference 26/0016 dated 3 March, 2026, for Proposed demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension to ground floor flat (amended)
112A Harlesden Gardens, London, NW10 4HA
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/1215
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use to site a Mobile home/Caravan within the curtilage and rear garden of a dwellinghouse.
138 Norval Road, Wembley, HA0 3SU
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/1216
Proposed installation of metal fencing and gate to the front boundary treatment and driveway to dwellinghouse.
121 Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8ND
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/1217
T2 Lombardy poplar - Remove close to ground level and treat stump(s) with herbicide to inhibit regrowth.
54 Medway Gardens, Wembley, HA0 2RJ
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/1218
Proposed rear dormer extension with Juliet balcony, 3 front rooflights and one rear rooflight to the first floor maisonette. (revised description)
50C Okehampton Road, London, NW10 3EP
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/1219
Demolition of existing side garage and proposed two storey side-to-rear extension, single storey front infill extension, and hip to gable roof extension to the dwellinghouse.
36 Blenheim Gardens, Wembley, HA9 7NP
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/1220
T5 Oak of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Reduce height to 15m and reduce crown spread to 13m leaving balanced crown. Prune on a biennial cycle to maintain at broadly reduced dimensions. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the subject property.
Kings Court, Kings Drive, Wembley, HA9 9ES
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/1221
Details pursuant to condition 8 (management plan) of Full Planning Permission reference 25/1797 dated 15 October, 2025, for Change of use to a MOT testing centre, extension to existing vehicular access and alteration to shopfront
Units 1 & 2, 109B Dudden Hill Lane, London, NW10 1BJ
Received 15 May 2026 - Decided26/1222
Proposed single-storey building and water tank facilitating the conversion of part of the car park and car valeting operation to short tunnel conveyor car wash with vehicle access and quening lane
Main Car Park, Tesco, Great Central Way, London, NW10 0TL
Received 15 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/1223
Proposed construction of a new 3-storey property comprising 3x self contained flats to include internal cycle store, bin store to front garden, 2x off street parking spaces and associated landscaping.
Land rear of Gladstone Court, Anson Road, London
Received 15 May 2026 - Decided26/1224
Proposed conversion of ground floor storage unit (Use Class B8) to Community Use Space (Use Class F2), replacement of ground floor front window with door, infill of rear window openings and addition of new door to rear elevation
Unit 7, Barham Park, 660 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2HB
Received 15 May 2026 - Decided26/1225
Non material amendment (Approved Drawings) of Full Planning Permission application reference 25/0023 dated 05/05/2026 for Demolition of existing rear extension and proposed single storey rear and side infill extension to the shop.
116 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3JP
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/0028/TELN
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (As Amended), Under Regulation 5 for upgrade of existing telecommunications base station on roof of The Crest Academies, Crest Road, NW2
Telecommunications Masts, The Crest Academies, Crest Road, London
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/1226
TG1 Mixed spp. linear group of mostly Poplar with Ash, Sycamore, Fir and False Acacia. Works: Remove (fell) all Poplar stems within 25.0m of the building to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth.
Land to the rear of 20 Cavendish Road, London, NW6 7XL
Received 15 May 2026 - Decided26/1227
T1: Pear trees x 3 (Pyrus spp.) Remove recent growth of 3 metres back to the previous points of reduction, maintaining the established framework and overall shape of the trees. Works to be carried out to suitable pruning points to retain structure and promote healthy regrowth.
27 Mapesbury Road, London, NW2 4HS
Received 15 May 2026 - Decided26/1228
T2: Neighbouring Pear (Pyrus spp.) Cut back overhanging branches into garden of 27 Mapesbury Road by approximately 1 metre, pruning to suitable growth points to reduce encroachment while maintaining the natural form and health of the tree.
29 Mapesbury Road, London, NW2 4HS
Received 15 May 2026 - Decided26/1229
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed enlargement of existing rear outbuilding, connection to existing garage, conversion of existing garage to gym and associated roof alterations.
61 Randall Avenue, London, NW2 7SS
Received 15 May 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Brent, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
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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