Issue - meetings

This report presents the draft Staples Corner Growth Area Masterplan and Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SCGA Masterplan SPD) for approval prior to publication and statutory consultation.

Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the draft SCGA Masterplan SPD for publication and statutory consultation, subject to members noting that due to the timescales involved in obtaining the necessary copyright approvals it would not be possible to include the precedent imagery referred to within section 3.2.5 of the report, prior to publication and statutory consultation on the Masterplan.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 4 June 24

Councillor Tatler (Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Growth) introduced a report which presented the draft Staples Corner Growth Area Masterplan and Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SCGA Masterplan SPD) for approval for publication and statutory consultation.

In introducing the report, Councillor Tatler highlighted that the Council had launched the Local Plan two years ago, identifying areas of opportunity throughout the borough and showcasing the ambition the Council had for Brent residents. She believed that regeneration was clear to see in every part of the borough, with Staples Corner being no exception, highlighting that it would be delivering on growth, high-quality homes, job creation and would boost infrastructure and community facilities. In presenting the SPD, Councillor Tatler highlighted that the proposals within the Masterplan had been estimated to generate between £1.1m and £2.2m of additional Council tax income per year, which would help to fund services residents heavily relied on with the accompanying business growth also strengthening the areas existing economy and provide space for emerging sectors to open Brent up as an attractive place for investors and future residents.

In considering the report, Cabinet also noted how the SCGA Masterplan SPD had been developed to embed environmental sustainability in the proposals with an innovative energy and sustainability strategy striving to meet the borough’s environment commitments.  Attention was also drawn to the support provided in relation to delivery of Brent Cross West Station as a means of improving public transport connectivity into central London and beyond.

As a technical amendment to the report, Alice Lester (Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration) advised that due to the timescales involved in obtaining the necessary copyright approvals it would not be possible to include the precedent imagery referred to within section 3.2.5 of the report, prior to publication and statutory consultation on the Masterplan.

In welcoming the report, Cabinet were supportive of the ambition included in relation to the securing of new homes as part of the Masterplan and also in relation to the transport infrastructure with additional opportunities identified around the West London Orbital and Neasden Station Development as examples showcasing Brent’s ambition.

In commending the work done, particularly with partners and stakeholders, Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the draft SCGA Masterplan SPD for publication and statutory consultation, subject to members noting that due to the timescales involved in obtaining the necessary copyright approvals it would not be possible to include the precedent imagery referred to within section 3.2.5 of the report, prior to publication and statutory consultation on the Masterplan.