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Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 6.00 pm
June 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm Planning Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Planning Committee of Brent Council met on Wednesday 3 June 2026, approving two planning applications for new residential developments. The committee granted permission for a dwellinghouse at Land next to 125 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9, and for two new homes at Garages rear of 60 Olive Road, London, NW2.
Land next to 125 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9
The committee granted planning permission for a new dwellinghouse on land next to 125 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9. The decision followed a previous refusal for a similar application, which was subsequently dismissed at appeal. The revised proposal addressed concerns raised by the inspector regarding the design and appearance of the development.
The new dwelling will be a two-storey, three-bedroom property with a pitched roof, designed to complement the existing semi-detached houses on Preston Road. The design incorporates a pitched roof set below the ridge of the adjoining property, a shadow gap to distinguish it as a separate dwelling, and materials such as red brick, white render, and red clay tiles to harmonise with the local streetscape.
Concerns were raised by objectors regarding the development's impact on the character and appearance of the area, the loss of an open verge, and potential harm to residential amenity. However, officers concluded that the revised design adequately addressed the previous reasons for refusal and that the benefits of providing a family-sized home outweighed the loss of the verge. The development will be car-free, with conditions attached to ensure the quality of materials, landscaping, and the provision of wildlife enhancements.
Garages rear of 60 Olive Road, London, NW2
Planning permission was granted for the demolition of existing garages and the construction of two two-bedroom dwellings with basement levels at Garages rear of 60 Olive Road, London, NW2. The development will include private amenity space, boundary treatment, and cycle and refuse storage.
The proposal was considered acceptable in terms of its principle of development, contributing to Brent's housing targets, and optimising the use of a small, underutilised site. The design was deemed to be of a good contemporary standard, appropriate in scale and form for the infill site, and would not harm the character and appearance of the local area. The dwellings were found to provide a good standard of accommodation, with adequate daylight, sunlight, and external amenity space, and would comply with accessible housing standards.
Concerns were raised by objectors regarding the development's impact on neighbouring amenity, including loss of daylight, sunlight, and privacy, as well as potential issues arising from basement excavation and construction impacts. Officers assessed these concerns and concluded that the proposal would not result in harmful impacts, with measures such as privacy screens and a Construction Method Statement to be secured by condition. The development would also achieve a measurable improvement in urban greening, although the Urban Greening Factor score fell below the target of 0.4 due to the site's constraints. Biodiversity net gain would be secured off-site. The proposal complies with maximum car parking standards, with the removal of garages freeing up space for on-street parking.
The decision to grant permission was made subject to conditions covering aspects such as commencement of works, approved plans, restriction of permitted development rights, water consumption, cycle and refuse storage, and the provision of wildlife and nesting features.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Any Other Urgent Business
Recommendations ApprovedThe 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 ApprovedPlanning 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 ApprovedThe 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 ApprovedThe 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 ApprovedThe 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 ApprovedThe 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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