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The Planning Committee of Brent Council met on Wednesday 3 June 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for two residential developments: one at Land next to 125 Preston Road, Wembley, and another at Garages rear of 60 Olive Road, London.

Land next to 125 Preston Road, Wembley

The committee granted planning permission for the construction of a two-storey, three-bedroom dwellinghouse on a grass verge adjacent to 125 Preston Road, Wembley. This decision followed a previous refusal and appeal dismissal for a similar application, with the revised design incorporating a pitched roof, altered fenestration, and a red brick finish to better complement the existing semi-detached properties and the wider streetscape. Concerns raised by objectors regarding the design's impact on the character of the area and the loss of openness were considered, but officers concluded that the revised scheme adequately addressed previous concerns and would integrate sympathetically into the streetscene. The development will be car-free, with provision for cycle and refuse storage, and will include landscaping and biodiversity enhancements.

Garages rear of 60 Olive Road, London

Planning permission was granted for the demolition of existing garages and the erection of a two-storey building with a basement level to provide two two-bedroom residential dwellings at the rear of 60 Olive Road, London. The proposal was considered to be an acceptable intensification of a small, underutilised site within a priority area for new homes, aligning with the London Plan and Brent Local Plan policies. The design was deemed to be of a high quality, with appropriate scale and massing that would not harm the character and appearance of the local area. The development will provide adequate internal and external amenity space for the future residents, and while the Urban Greening Factor falls below the target of 0.4, this was considered acceptable given the site's constrained nature. The proposal will also achieve a mandatory 10% biodiversity net gain through off-site measures. Concerns raised by objectors regarding privacy, daylight, sunlight, and construction impacts were addressed, with conditions imposed to mitigate potential issues. The development will result in the removal of existing garages, but this is not expected to displace parking, and the reinstatement of the crossover will create additional on-street parking spaces.

Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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Any Other Urgent Business
Recommendations Approved

The Planning Committee of Brent Council on 03 June 2026 approved recommendations. There was no other urgent business.

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Apologies for Absence
Recommendations Approved

Planning Committee resolved to approve recommendations on 03/06/2026. There were no apologies for absence.

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25/2230 - Garages rear of 60 Olive Road, London, NW2
Recommendations Approved

The Planning Committee of Brent Council granted planning permission for garages rear of 60 Olive Road on 03 June 2026. The decision was to approve the recommendations as detailed in the committee report. This included conditions for a three-year commencement rule, compliance with approved plans, restriction of permitted development rights, water consumption, reinstatement of crossover, cycle and bin compliance, privacy screens, construction method statement, external materials, landscape details, and wildlife and nesting features.

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Minutes of the previous meeting
Recommendations Approved

The Planning Committee of Brent Council approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on 11 February 2026. This decision was made on 03 June 2026.

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Declarations of interests
Recommendations Approved

The Planning Committee of Brent Council decided to approve recommendations on 03/06/2026. All members confirmed they had received approaches from the applicant and an objector but had not engaged in discussion, feeling able to consider the application impartially. Councillor Maurice forwarded an objector's comments to planning officers after the online portal failed.

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25/2875 - Land next to 125 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9
Recommendations Approved

The Planning Committee of Brent Council decided to grant planning permission for land next to 125 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 on 03 June 2026. The decision approved the recommendations as set out in the committee report. This included granting planning permission subject to specified conditions and informatives, with an amended Condition 10ii regarding boundary treatment details and security measures for gates.

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