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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 dates11,187Searchable applications
530Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 9,256 approved or refused records
2,161Refused applications
7,095 approved · 2,161 refused · 254 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Jul 2021 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
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
- Decided26/0062/TELN
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (As Amended), Under Regulation 5 to install fixed line broadband apparatus o/s 21 Alexander Avenue, NW10.
Street Record, Alexander Avenue, London
Received 1 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2246
Proposed enlargement of existing dropped kerb to dwellinghouse
161 Chatsworth Road, London, NW2 5QT
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Decided26/2247
T1: Dead Cherry - Fell to ground level. T7: Pine - Crown lift by 2.5 metres & remove creeper throughout.
48 The Fairway, Wembley, HA0 3LP
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Decided26/2250
G1 ? Line/group of trees, including the Oak tree, located along the side boundary of 92 Roe Lane adjacent to 96/98 Roe Lane. Reduce the overall height of all trees within G1 by approximately 3?4 metres, to leave a final height of approximately 8 metres above ground level. Reduce the lateral spread of the trees by up to 2 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points while retaining a balanced form. Retain all trees, including the Oak tree. No tree removal is proposed.
92 Roe Lane, London, NW9 9BD
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2252
Removal of rear steps and proposed single-storey rear extension sitting on raised steel posts to ground floor shop
15 St Johns Road, Wembley, HA9 7HU
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Decided26/2253
Non-material amendment (materials for exterior works changed from the Gilmours FX & FCC Rainscreen System to Vitradual) of Full Planning Permission reference 26/0329 dated 8 April, 2026, for Proposed replacement of cladding to front, side and rear elevations of Hotel.
Ibis Hotel, South Way, Wembley, HA9 0HB
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2255
Replacement of external elements of the building to include insulated render system, cladding panels and timber decking on the external balconies to flats
10-14 Elm Road, Wembley, HA9
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Decided26/2256
T1 Magnolia - front garden - reduce crown back to previous cuts, by removal of up to 1.5 metres
36 St Gabriels Road, London, NW2 4SA
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2257
Installation of multi-use games area (MUGA) to existing playing field, creation of forestry and nature garden and replacement of fencing
St Robert Southwell RC Primary School, Slough Lane, London, NW9 8YD
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2258
Details pursuant to condition 12 (protective measures to safeguard existing hedge), of Full Planning permission reference 26/1352 dated 04/08/2026 for Proposed works to existing dwelling to include the demolition of existing shed, erection of a single storey rear extension, hip to gable end roof extension, rear dormer, installation of 2x front rooflights and the proposed erection of a two-storey dwelling to adjoin No.7 Melbury Road. Associated landscaping alterations, cycle and refuse storage
7 Melbury Road, Harrow, HA3 9RA
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/2260
Proposed two storey rear extension and front porch extension with canopy to dwellinghouse.
19 Mitchell Way, London, NW10 0PT
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2261
Change of use from HMO into a single family dwellinghouse and erection of single storey side infill extension, rear dormer extension, dormer to rear outrigger, 2x front rooflights, rear canopy and re-rendering to front elevation.
Flat 1-6, 87 Glengall Road, London, NW6 7HG
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2262
Demolition of existing conservatory, part two storey rear extension, single storey structure to side extension & front porch and erection of single-storey side to rear extension, erection of first floor rear extension, alterations to raised patio, addition of hipped roof to first-floor side extension, 1x front & 1x rear rooflight, replacement of roof tiles, alterations to fenestrations, rendering to elevations, front porch canopy with pillars, new front door & new garage door to dwellinghouse
1 Chestnut Grove, Wembley, HA0 2LX
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2263
Details pursuant to condition 6 (inspection of materials) and 8 (landscape proposals), of reference 16/3682 dated 16/02/2017 for Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new 4 storey building with a basement to provide 6 self-contained flats (3 x 1bed, 1 x 2bed and 2 x 3bed) with associated car and cycle parking space, bin stores and amenity space.
211 Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/2264
Proposed demolition of existing garage, single storey side extension and single storey rear extension, and erection of a two-storey side extension, part single and part two storey rear extension, 1x side and 1x rear dormer extension, conversion of garage into habitable space with replacement of garage door with window, alteration to front, rear and side fenestration and removal of chimney to dwellinghouse.
19 Littleton Road, Harrow, HA1 3SY
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2265
Proposed demolition of bungalow and rear shed and erection of a pair of semi-detached 4-bed dwellings with alterations to front garden and new vehicle crossovers to provide parking, 2x outbuildings and the provision of refuse, cycle storage and associated landscaping.
98 Charterhouse Avenue, Wembley, HA0 3BT
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2266
Erection of single-storey side extension, installation of canopies to front and side, change of use of the front part of the premises to a hand car wash, and addition of signage to front of MOT Centre
233 Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3TU
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/2267
Replacement of existing windows with new double glazed uPVC framed casement windows and replacement of existing front and side doors with new double glazed GRP framed front and side doors to both flats.
10A& 10B Chesham Street, London, NW10 0AX
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2268
Proposed single storey side infill extension and rear dormer extension with 4x front rooflights to the dwellinghouse.
26 Burton Road, London, NW6 7LW
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2270
Proposed rear dormer extension with Juliet balcony, 3x front rooflights, 1x side rooflight and relocation of 1x window to side elevation to first floor flat.
4B Dagmar Gardens, London, NW10 5RJ
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2271
Proposed conversion of single dwellinghouse into 5-bedroom 5-person house of multiple occupation (HMO), single storey rear extension, rear dormer extension, installation of 3x front rooflights, alteration to fenestration, addition of bike storage to front garden and associated landscaping.
702 North Circular Road, Neasden, London, NW2 7QJ
Received 8 Sept 2026 - Decided26/2272
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse, in metres:Extending beyond the rear wall of the original house - 6.00mMaximum height - 3.40mEaves height - 3.00m
211 Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, HA9 6NA
Received 8 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2273
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear dormer extension, hip to gable roof extension, 1x front rooflight and 1x window to side elevation to dwellinghouse.
211 Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, HA9 6NA
Received 8 Sept 2026 - Registered26/2275
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed new front porch to dwellinghouse
8 Imperial Way, Harrow, HA3 9SW
Received 8 Sept 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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