Planning Applications in
Brent
Brent has a population of approximately 330,000 and is part of the London region. Search any postcode in Brent to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Brent
Based on 2741 applications tracked between 1985-08-21 and 2026-10-23.
Full
38% of all applications
Householder
16% of all applications
Demolition
13% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
13% of all applications
Prior Approval
7% of all applications
Tree Works
4% of all applications
Brent Planning Statistics
Data period: 1985-08-21 to 2026-10-23 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Brent
PlanWatch currently holds 2,741 Brent planning records across 1,367 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 1985-08-21 to 2026-10-23. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (1,035), Householder (435), Demolition (357).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Planning Battles in Brent
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the Brent area.
Student Accommodation Pause Proposal
2025Brent Council proposed pausing all new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) applications, especially in Wembley. With 6,257 units uncompleted, 1,617 under construction, and 3,500+ permitted/pending, students could comprise 26.8% of Wembley population by 2028, raising concerns about 'unbalanced' community.
Why this matters: Monitoring student accommodation pipelines shows cumulative impact - residents can object to saturation before it's too late
Pellatt Road Green Verge Development
2025Five-storey block of 13 flats approved on a 0.1-hectare green verge at Pellatt Road roundabout despite 12 resident objections citing over-development, parking chaos, tree loss and dwarfing of two-storey homes. No affordable housing due to viability concerns.
Why this matters: Small sites matter - monitoring helps residents object to incremental loss of green space
Alperton Atlip Centre 885-Home Development
2025Brent's largest project approved: seven towers up to 29 storeys with 441 co-living units. Faced controversy over straining GPs, schools and transport, plus insufficient affordable housing and loss of local gym.
Why this matters: Major developments require infrastructure contributions - monitoring ensures Section 106 agreements are properly negotiated
Major Developments to Watch in Brent
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of Brent.
Wembley Regeneration
OngoingMassive residential and commercial development around the stadium and station
Dudden Hill Lane
20241,627 homes approved at Neasden with shops, gym, nursery and green upgrades
What Makes Planning in Brent Different
- Highest density of student accommodation in London outside central area
- Significant infrastructure deficit despite rapid development
- Borough-wide debates on housing mix (student vs family homes)
Only 656 of 2,325 needed homes delivered in 2023-24. Rising homelessness (up 23% by mid-2024) shows housing crisis despite development pace
Key Areas in Brent
Average house price £500k-£550k, diverse borough with major regeneration around Wembley and growth pressures
Recent Planning Applications in Brent
Latest applications submitted to Brent council.
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse, in metres:Extending beyond the rear wall of the original house - 4mMaximum height - 3.4mEaves height - 3m
36 Eton Grove, London, NW9 9LH
Tree: Goat Willow (T1) is the principal cause of or are contributing to the current building movement and damage. Tree location: In the back garden, aprox. 4-5m away from the S-E corner of the rear extension, towards No. 29 Grendon Gardens neighbour. Aprox. age 10-15 yrs old. Works: If an arboricultural solution is to be implemented to mitigate the influence of the trees/vegetation considered to be responsible for the movement/damage, then the solution is to Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Damage relates to the rear extension where cracking indicates downward movement. Damage is reported to have first been observed during July 2026.
31 Grendon Gardens, Wembley, HA9 9NE
Address:207 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EXProposal:Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 01 December 2022 (RN: 22/05952/FULL) which itself varied condition 1 of planning permission dated 23 June 2015 (RN:15/01031/FULL) for erection of full height side (facing Malvern Road) and rear extension, demolition of existing mansard roof and mechanical plant and replacement with enlarged mansard roof extension at third floor level across extended building to provide additional hotel accommodation (Class C1). NAMELY, to allow amendments to the details of the hotel entrance canopy, external signage including feature flags.Reference:26/06634/FULL
2026, Observation Applications, Not in Brent
Erection of rear dormer extension, dormer to rear outrigger and 3x front rooflights to the flats to create 1x self contained flat.
Studio 1-6, 131 Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LY
Proposed construction of single-storey pergola to provide a shelter for car washing bay associated with the use of the site (Unit 3) as a vehicle repair garage and MOT service
3 Coombe Road, London, NW10 0EB
Official Planning Portal
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Brent Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Brent's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Brent Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Brent council planning portal — pa.brent.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
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