Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 13, 2025

Purpose: To publish the Brent Purpose Built Student Accommodation Planning Position Statement for consultation and delegate consideration of the responses, along with necessary changes and adoption of the statement to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property.

Content: That having noted the recent trends of purpose-built student accommodation in Brent, the relevant planning policy provisions, the role of the accommodation in addressing a wide range of positive outcomes and the need for balanced and mixed communities Cabinet RESOLVED:   (1)       To approve the Brent Planning Position Statement for Purpose Built Student Accommodation as set out in Appendix A of the report for consultation.   (2)       To delegate authority to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member Regeneration, Planning and Property to consider the consultation responses under (1) above, the need for any changes, and whether to adopt the Brent Planning Position Statement for Purpose Built Student Accommodation and for this to be a material consideration in respect of decisions on planning applications.   Eligible for call-in: Yes   Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 20 October 25