Planning appeals in London Borough of Brent, 2025

the demolition of an existing single storey outbuilding at 19 Christchurch Avenue and the building at 2B Chatsworth Road, and the erection of a pair of two- storey, semi-detached houses (all matters reserved except layout and scale)

Change of use of an existing outbuilding to create a self-contained 3-bedroom C3 residential dwelling

demolition of existing buildings and garages and erection of 9 x new residential dwellinghouses with associated off street parking, garden space, bike storage and bin storage

‘without planning permission, the material change of use of the outbuilding in the far end of the rear garden to a separate residential accommodation ("the unauthorised change of use")

Erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden of the premises, without planning permission

part single rear and side extension, loft conversion and creation of two self-contained flats of 2no. of 3 beds for 5 people with associated cycle storage, bin storage, and amenities

Class MA Change of Use from Offices (Use Class E) to Residential (Use Class C3) to create one four-bedroom dwelling with use of one existing garage space for car parking and one garage for cycle storage

the erection of a 3 bedroomed house being a car free development

Material change of use of premises to two flats

Material change of use of premises to two flats

Construction of a third and fourth floor over existing mixed used building to include a rear extension at first and second floor level and change of use of the ground floor existing A1 units (x2) and A3 unit (x1) at 5-7 into 2 retail units (Use Class A1) and the existing flats and upper floors at No 5-7 and No 9 into a total of 13 self-contained flats (6x1bed, 4x2bed and 3x3bed) with associated terraces, alterations to existing entrances, cycle parking and landscaping

two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

Installation of vehicular access to dwellinghouse

Erection of an enclosure to the front of the premises comprising plastic 'wooden' walls with umbrellas to create a seating area

a change of use of premises from Nursery (Class E(f)) to Muslim Unity Centre (Class E(f)) (retrospective application)

without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and two flats. ("the unauthorised change of use")

failure to comply with conditions imposed on a planning permission ref 20/3412 granted on 13 January 2021

two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

Retention of 7 room House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

use of property as a 6 bed, 6 person HMO

Existing use of ground floor of building as 3 x self-contained dwelling units (Use Class C3)

Certificate of lawful use for use of the property as 2 self-contained flats

without planning permission, the material change of use of the rear part of the ground floor of the premises to residential flats

Erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden of the premises

two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

Without planning permission, the erection of a raised platform with a timber and plastic rear canopy extension onto an existing extension of the premises, and the raising of the land and hard surfacing to the rear of the premises. ("the unauthorised development")

Without planning permission, the erection of a single storey side extension, the erection of a single storey rear extension, the installation of replacement windows, alterations to the rear dormer, the installation of waste pipe work to the side elevation, and alterations to the boundary wall including increasing its height and part -demolition

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and landlord's storage. ("the unauthorised change of use")

two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

retention of first floor rear conservatory

Outbuilding containing a swimming pool and cricket practice net

the erection of a single storey rear extension to the rear of the outrigger and conversion of the outrigger ground floor area into a self-contained studio flat (1 bed 1 person) and the erection of a cycle store to the rear of the garden

conversion of the existing 2 bedroom first floor flat into 2 self - contained studio flats. Erection of two rear dormer windows and two front dormer windows and conversion of second floor into one self-contained studio flat

Existing rear outbuilding for use as home office and home gym

Existing outbuilding in rear garden to dwellinghouse with internal subdivision creating shower room, kitchen, wardrobe and bed

failure to comply with condition Nos. 2, 4, and 5 imposed on a planning permission ref 18/4512 granted on 1 July 2019

‘extension of existing Igar Hotel, including extensions to basement, ground, first and second floors. Reconfiguration of existing layout and ancillary works.’

amalgamation of the 2 existing flats on the top floor plus mansard extension

‘change of use from C4 HMO to C1 short term let’

single storey and part two storey wrap around side/rear extension, alterations to front bay

Erection of an outbuilding to the rear of the premises, comprising a single-storey building with glass doors, a roofed open-fronted BBQ area, and a storage shed

erection of rear single storey extension with flat roof and Velux lights 6.0m deep

double storey side extension and single storey rear extension

without planning permission the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and without planning permission, the erection of a dwelling in the rear garden of the premises, and without planning permission the erection of a part single part double storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, canopy extension linking the single storey rear extension with the single storey rear outbuilding at the premises

described on the application form as ‘Proposed single storey detached outbuilding for use as garden gym room with front patio.’

the “retention of works including demolition of garage and rear bay windows, replacement of mock tudor front façade with brick-effect cladding to first floor front bay window, erection of front extension, two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and loft conversion to include rear dormer, x1 front and x2 side rooflights to dwellinghouse ”

for a part ground floor side extension and ground floor rear extension

the erection of 1x single storey self-contained flat with removal of parking spaces, addition of cycle and refuse storage, and hard and soft landscaping to create amenity space to the land rear to 5-7 Chalkhill Road

Formation of a vehicular access, including the erection of a sliding metal gate

Material change of use of premises to flats

Householder Application for the installation of a secured glass balustrade and obscured glazed privacy screens to provide security and reduced depth to an existing terrace balcony. Following a recently refused application 24/0589 for the previously submitted proposal for the above address, we have now prepared a new application to address the comments enclosed in the Delegated Report

alterations to an existing dormer window, the installation of an inset roof terrace, and the installation of 2x rear rooflights to the first- and second-floor flat

Erection of 2-storey building containing 6 self-contained flats, 4 single-storey garages, refuse stores, cycle parking, associated landscaping, with new access pathways, on land to rear of existing block of flats (a car free development)

the erection of a first floor conservatory to the rear of the premises

Erection of a House in Multiple Occupation (an HMO), including a basement, on the land

demolition of the existing single storey building and erection of a detached 3-4 storey building comprising commercial unit at ground floor and 5 No residential units with associated landscaping, bin, and cycle store

change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential care home (C2)

Material change of use to storage of vehicles and parts, car breaking, maintenance and repairs

‘Retention of Existing Front Boundary Wall and Electric Security Gates’

double storey side extension, rear first floor extension

Shopfront incorporating a serving hatch, and the use of the premises as a restaurant and hot-food take-away

the construction of a front porch, a single-storey rear extension, a first-floor infill, a loft conversion from a hip to a gable roof, floor plan redesign, external landscaping, and all associated works for the existing semi-detached house, the property will be converted into a 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and flats and, without planning permission, the erection of a part single-storey and part two-storey rear extension, conversion of the former detached garage to primary living accommodation including the installation of a bathroom, kitchen and mezzanine floor, the erection of extensions to the rear of the former detached garage, and alterations to the roof form of the premises

without planning permission, the render to the front and side elevation, new front steps, front boundary treatment and associated hard and soft landscaping to the premises

without planning permission the material change of use of the premises to flats

Material change of use of a six-bedroom dwellinghouse to a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof windows, single storey side and rear extension, basement conversion, rear outbuilding for storage and internal alterations

the erection of new 2.5 storey block of 3no flats with external amenity space, refuse and cycle parking

a single storey rear extension in association with the change of use from a 5-bedroom 6-person HMO to a 6-bedroom 6-person HMO

conversion of single-family dwelling house into 3x self-contained flats; with associated cycle parking and refuse storage

Retention of porch”

erection of a two-storey block comprising two one-bedroom flats, refuse and cycle storage, utilising the existing access from Bridge Road for the neighbouring site. Subdivision of the commercial unit to return it to two separate commercial units (Use Class E)

Erection of a 2.71 metre high boundary fence and a corrugated plastic roofed lean-to extension to the rear of the premises

Material change of use of former garage to a dwellinghouse

for the display of 1 No. Internally Illuminated Fascia Sign visible from Front & Side Elevations & 2 No. Projecting Signs

‘removal and replacement of existing telephone box with single black digital communications kiosk and ancillary advertisement.’

Demolition of the existing outbuilding and the erection of a new outbuilding

without planning permission, the erection of a two-storey side and rear extension, conversion of the garage into a habitable room, including the replacement of [the] garage door with windows, front garden alterations including hard and soft landscaping and an extension to [the] existing front boundary wall, installation of windows to the side elevations of the dwelling and alterations to the roof of the dwellinghouse (‘the unauthorised development’)

the increase in the number of HMO occupancy from 6 people (Use Class C4) to 8 people (Sui Generis) including retention of bin storage facilities to front forecourt, provision of 8 x bicycle parking spaces, and provision of communal rear amenity space

the conversion of 3 bedroom maisonette to two self contained flats

Material change of use of the first and second floors to seven self-contained flats

the addition of a light well, drop kerb to accommodate parking space for 1 vehicle and installation of EV charger

without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and flat

convert and extend the existing disused garage/storage unit situated behind no. 25 & 27 Station Road and bordering 36 Ranelagh Road, into 2nr self-contained dwelling units

the change of use of vacant ground floor bank Class E (c) (i) into an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)

change of use of dwellinghouse to 7 bedroom / 7 person HMO and works to include demolition of front porch, single storey rear extension, rear dormer window, 3 front rooflights, creation of rear terraces on rear projection and first floor with replacement of window and door, alteration of fenestration, boundary treatment, provision of refuse storage and associated landscaping

Erection of a ground floor extension, first- floor extension and dormer extension, and conversion from small HMO to large HMO

change of use of premises from DIY shop (Use Class Sui Generis) to a sandwich bar to serve pre-cooked food and drink (Use Class E(b)), alterations to shopfront, alterations to signage, recessed doorway/entrance, insertion of side window and other internal reconfiguration to ground floor unit. Summary of Formal

the retention of outbuilding

without planning permission, the erection of a first-floor extension, which links the single storey rear extension with dormer window roof extension (‘the unauthorised development’)

the installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes, 2 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

the change of use of basement and ground floor from a vacant bank to and adult gaming centre (AGC) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/3943 (

change of use from Office to House in Multiple Occupation including a ground floor rear extension, rear amenity area and car parking space

retrospective application for existing use as large HMO and proposed demolition of existing rear stores and erection of single storey rear extension and single storey side infill extension, rear dormer roof extension and 1x front rooflight and cycle storag e

‘construction of one additional storey to the dwelling.’

‘construction of one additional storey to the dwelling.’

for change of use of launderette to a self-contained flat (Use Class C3) with associated alteration to shopfront

new front driveway and crossover including erecting fencing at 6 Greenbank Avenue, Wembley HA0 2TF

Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse to x3 self-contained flats. Removal of porch and front bay window, erection of front extension to create refuses storage . x2 ground floor side obscure glazed windows, rear dormer, roof terrace to side elevation. Solar panel to roof and cycle storage to front garden. EV charge point

the construction of rear dormer window roof extension and two front rooflights to existing first floor 4 rooms HMO (class C4)

proposed dropped kerb and vehicular crossover, 1x car parking space, alterations to front boundary wall, alterations to hard and soft landscaping including new retaining wall in front garden and cycle and refuse storage to front garden of dwellinghouse

demolit ion of existing side garage and rear storage and erection of single storey side to rear wrap around extension with front porch extension to the dwellinghouse

the installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens

erection of a two-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer, front porch and outbuilding (retrospective)

the conversion of existing ground floor retail unit to provide an additional self-contained flat, with internal reconfigurations to the existing self-contained flats at ground and first floor level and the provision of cycle parking and bin store at 17 Jackman Mews, NW2

the conversion of residential property (Use Class C3) to House in Multi-Occupation (Use Class C4). This is currently in use as a HMO with 9 bedrooms, however, this application will reduce this to 6 bedrooms

new dormer to rear roof slope including adjustments to existing dormer

first floor extensions and roof alterations to Nr 13 Hollycroft Avenue, Wembley, Greater London, HA9 8LG to create additional first floor living space for Flat 2 and the provision of a studio flat (Flat 3) within the roof space

a single storey rear extension and single storey outbuilding in the rear garden of the dwellinghouse

conversion of part of shop to self contained studio flat

installation of a multifunction hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator on pavement adjacent to 420-422 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6AH

installation of 1x Communication Hub, incorporating a digital LCD advert screen and defibrillator on the pavement outside No. 6 - 8 Bank Buildings, High Street, NW10

1no D6 (digital advertisement) screen

installation of 1x communication hub, incorporating a digital LCD advert screen and defibrillator on the pavement outside No. 36 Wembley Hill Road, HA9

installation of 1x communication hub, incorporating a digital LCD advert screen and defibrillator on the pavement outside No. 36 Wembley Hill Road, HA9

without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a mixed use as residential and a car park for the storage of motor vehicles and parts. (‘the unauthorised change of use’)

for the construction of new outbuilding for use as home gymnasium

Demolition of front porch, new dropped kerb for formation of a vehicular crossover with associated hard and soft landscaping to front garden area

erection of first floor rear extensions

retention of existing metal containers (x2) at the rear of the property for storage use for ground floor shop

Demolition of Outbuilding and Erection of Detached Two -storey 2-Bed Dwelling with Associated Hard/Soft Landscaping and Boundary Treatment Works

for a single storey wrap-around extension and internal alteration to create an additional bedroom

for an existing use as an HMO with seven residents’ units (sui generis)

extension of dwelling upwards to provide an additional storey as well as a mansard roof to provide two additional levels to dwellinghouse

erection of dormer at rear out-rigger

hip to gable end and enlarging loft to first floor flat

failure to comply with conditions imposed on a planning permission ref 16/3017 granted on 20 September 2016

External alteration to the shop front window, and a change from a window to a door on the rear elevation

‘proposed erection of single storey rear extension to ground floor flat (132 Tanfield Avenue) and erection of first floor rear extensions to first floor flats (132A & 134A Tanfield Avenue).’

‘conversion of the 6 bedroom 10 person HMO into an 8 bedroom 13 person HMO to include the erection of a rear dormer, 2nd floor roof extension to the rear outrigger and installation of 2x front rooflights.’

‘single-story rear extension.’

Demolition of existing 2 storey garage/annex and erection of a new 2 storey 3-bedroom dwelling alongside demolition of rear extension and erection of a single storey rear extension and side dormer to the main house

without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

change of use to a 5 persons HMO with cycle and bin stores

Material change of use of the first floor to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) incorporating shared accommodation

a proposed rear dormer to dwellinghouse

Material change of use of the premises from two flats to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

the change of use from the basement shop to residential

demolition of existing buildings and erection of new detached dwelling house with accommodation in the roof space

loft conversion and rear roof extension, and an outdoor terrace to the rear of the property

Without Planning Permission, the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) ("the unauthorised change of use") AND Without Planning Permission, the erection of a single storey rear extension ("the unauthorised development")

the demolition of rear store extension, construction of ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension with alteration of first floor rear window to dwellinghouse

demolition of conservatory and proposed single-storey side to rear extension, first floor rear extension, roof alteration including rear dormer extension with 3x rooflights, raised patio with metal balustrade and conversion of the garage and replacement of garage door with window to dwellinghouse

demolition of existing garage and extension and creation of a new single-storey rear extension

single storey side rear ground floor extension and deconversion back to a single family unit

Change of use from C3 dwelling to C1 short-term let (retrospective)

change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to HMO (C4)

change of use of the basement, ground and part of the first floor from a vacant unit (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)

erection of a single storey detached single family house

Material change of use of premises to ten flats

described as follows: “A restaurant (Use Class E) located at the ground floor and ancillary uses on the first floor, including a manager’s flat and 9 staff bedrooms”

Erection of a front canopy extension

internally illuminated freestanding digital display screen

to build wooden outbuildings and a walkway for storage purposes. The shop as it stood was small and did not have the adequate space needed for it to run smoothly

described on the application form as the installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator to replace an existing telephone call box

described on the application form as the installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator to replace an existing telephone call box

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a waste transfer site, tyre fitting, and vehicle storage, parking and sales

Improved front garden landscaping and drainage

the ‘retention of front garden boundary treatment’

without planning permission, the installation of new windows to the front of the premises

without planning permission, the material change of use of the pavement/front courtyard/former raised landscaped area outside of 1A Plaza Parade to a sales display/storage area used for retail purposes and, without planning permission, the installation of a new shop front with retractable canopies/awnings and orange/red metal bar to front boundary wall's inner side of tree/flower bed

without planning permission, the material change of use of the rear of the premises to a car wash, vehicle service and repair garage, and storage of vehicles and parts ("the unauthorised change of use")

retention of existing front porch but with new proposed pitched roof instead of as built flat roof

Retention of existing ground floor shipping containers for storage by local businesses. Formal

a container storage facility accommodating 17no x 6m units to the rear for use by local small businesses

change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4)

retrospective application for retention of loft conversion, front roof light and rear dormer

‘Retrospective Change of use from single dwelling (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4).’

without planning permission the material change of use of the premises to a mixed use as house in multiple occupation (HMO) and flats and/or short-term lettings

prior approval for a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse, in metres: Extending beyond the rear wall of the original house - 6m, maximum height - 3.66m, eaves height - 3m

timber billboard (non-illuminated) standard 48 sheet size 6 x 3 metres for general printed poster advertising

Removal of boundary wall (complete), and new dwarf brick wall reinstated on same footprint with timber shiplap fence fixed above

demolition and redevelopment to provide a dwellinghouse, creation of basement floor level and habitable loft space with 2x side and 2x front rooflights and 2 x recessed terraces to main rear roofslope, lightwells to rear and front garden areas, front boundary treatment, 2x off road parking spaces, associated landscaping, cycle and refuse storage

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to short-term letting accommodation; and Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to flats

the residential use of the fourth floor flat

Single storey rear extension 6.0M deep

Conversion of dwelling into 2no. apartments (1no. one bedroom and 1no. three bedroom) with associated works (retrospective)

erection of a single storey rear extension, loft extension and conversion of property into 2 x self-contained flats

without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Demolition of existing rear outbuilding and front porch area; erection of single-storey side and rear extension and first floor rear extension to dwelling house

the demolition of conservatory and erection of a mono-pitched single storey rear extension, side infill extension, and restoration of upper level bricks to dwelling house without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 23/3349, dated 16 February 2024

extending the existing rear conservatory up to the existing double storey outrigger

the alteration to glazed windows and side infill extension

without planning permission, the installation of new windows and doors, new hardstanding and new boundary wall to the front of the premises (Northwick Circle Conservation Area)

without planning permission, the formation of a hard surface to the front garden of the premises (Roe Green Village Conservation Area)

Demolition of ground floor rear/side extension and erection of ground floor rear and side extension, rear roof dormer and roof terrace, and front roof lights, in association with conversion of the property to two self-contained flats

Certificate of lawful use or development for use as a self-contained flat within Use Class C3

without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding to the rear of the premises. ("the unauthorised development")

Retrospective planning permission for part change of use of post office to hot food takeaway, erection of timber and metal enclosed seating area and canopy to front of premises, proposed internal alterations to expand food preparation area

without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding to the rear of the premises ("the unauthorised development")

creation of a vehicular crossover including a dropped kerb, alterations to the front boundary wall, installation of electric vehicle charging point, creation of bin storage and associated hard and soft landscaping to provide one off street car parking space for the property

without planning permission, the material change of use of the outbuilding to the rear of the premises to a separate unit of residential accommodation

the existing use of 2nd and 3rd floors as 2 X self-contained flats

rear extension to ground floor commercial property and conversion of the upper floors into three self-contained flats together with ground, first and second floor extensions, and a mansard roof addition

described by the Council’s notice of refusal as a retrospective application for existing works for demolition of garage and erection of a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden to dwellinghouse to be used as a granny annexe/gym in conjunction with the main property. Summary

the proposed completion of the development [for which permission w]as granted [on] 29 April 2019, under planning ref: 19/0335 comprising the erection of a second storey above current first floor above shopfront with converted roofspace to create two additional floors containing 5 new flats (1 x 3 bed, 1 x 2 bed, 1 x 2 bed and 2 x 1 bed), creation of internal staircase from existing first floor to second floor, erection of 2 x balcony at second floor level rear, associated external alterations and parking to the rear, incorporating the addition of 3 x double car stacking systems within the rear service yard. Summary

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to flats

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises from two flats to short-term letting accommodation. AND/OR Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises from two flats to two Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). ("the unauthorised change of use")

demolition of existing detached garage and construction of single storey detached dwelling as a studio residential unit with front landscaping and amenities

without planning permission, the material change of use of the former garage to a separate dwelling; the removal of the garage door and in its place, the installation of a brick wall with a uPVC window and door in the front façade

without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a car repair/MOT centre/tyre fitting service