Councillor Matt Kelcher
Email: cllr.matt.kelcher@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to discuss planning applications, including a proposal for the demolition of existing garages and redevelopment of the Havenwood Garages site. The meeting will also cover other urgent business.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council Planning Committee convened to discuss two significant planning applications and other routine items. The committee approved plans for Argenta House, a 100% affordable housing development, and also approved a variation to a prior planning permission for a property on Lydford Road.
Council - Monday 10 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council meeting on 10 November 2025 addressed a range of local issues, including community safety, housing, environmental concerns, and financial planning. Motions were passed regarding bee corridor management, support for free childcare, and reforming the two-child benefit limit, while a motion on affordable housing was defeated. The council also formally adopted the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-28.
Council - Monday 15 September 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of Brent Council, councillors debated topics ranging from local traffic concerns to international relations, and also reviewed the council's finances. The council approved a motion to push for visitor levy powers, but voted down motions on street cleaning and illegal immigration.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and approved the change of use of a vacant bank to an adult gaming centre, and refused permission for a new dwelling due to design concerns. Councillor Saqib Butt, Vice-Chair of the committee, chaired the meeting in the absence of Councillor Matt Kelcher.
Decisions from Meetings
72 decisions · Page 7 of 15
24/2624 - 7 Randall Avenue, London, NW2 7RL
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 12, 2025
...to defer consideration of the application for 7 Randall Avenue due to concerns about the consistency of the submitted drawings with the outline consent and site location plan.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interests
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 12, 2025
...that members of the Committee who had been approached by the applicant's agent and objectors regarding application 24/0410 confirmed they could consider the application impartially, and no other declarations of interest were made.
Recommendations Approved
24/3532 - 75 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3ND
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 12, 2025
...to grant planning permission for development at 75 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3ND, subject to specified conditions and informatives.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Urgent Business
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting there was no other urgent business to discuss.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence and clarification of alternative members
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 March 2025 6.30 pm - March 12, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillor Jayanti Patel and the substitution of Councillor Kansagra.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 72