Matt Kelcher - Councillor for Brent (Harlesden & Kensal Green)

Councillor Matt Kelcher

Labour Harlesden & Kensal Green Chair - Planning Committee

Email: cllr.matt.kelcher@brent.gov.uk

Council: Brent

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

35 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Planning Committee Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 6.00 pm

April 08, 2026, 6:00 pm
Planning Committee CANCELLED Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 6.15 pm

March 11, 2026, 6:15 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 3.30 pm

The Council of Brent met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the borough's budget and council tax for the upcoming financial year, 2026-27. Attendees were also scheduled to review the external auditor's annual report on the council's value for money, a mid-year report on treasury management activities, and the annual review of the Members' Allowance Scheme.

February 23, 2026, 3:30 pm
Planning Committee Chair

Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Tuesday 24 February 2026 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss three planning applications. These included proposals for a new community centre and training facility, temporary uses for sports and entertainment venues, and the erection of a new dwelling.

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

76 decisions · Page 3 of 16

Minutes of the previous meeting

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...that the minutes of the previous meetings held on Monday 4 August 2025 were approved as a correct record of the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

25/1246 - Land North of 125 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NN

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...the Planning Committee of Brent decided to refuse planning permission for the erection of a two-storey dwelling house on land north of 125 Preston Road, Wembley, due to the design not being in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.

Recommendations Approved

25/1112 - 1 Walm Lane, London, NW2 5SN

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and informatives outlined in the committee report, for the change of use of the basement and ground floor at 1 Walm Lane from a vacant bank to an Adult Gaming Centre, with alterations to the front elevation.

Recommendations Approved

Any Other Urgent Business

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there was no other urgent business to discuss.

Recommendations Approved

Welcome and Apologies for absence

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Kelcher, Chappell, and Jayanti Patel, and that Councillor S. Butt chaired the meeting as Vice-Chair due to Councillor Kelcher's absence.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 35

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 76