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This report details the representations received on a consultation relating to a series of proposed changes to Brent’s Conservation Areas and, following consideration of the outcome of the consultation process, seeks approval to the changes outlined including de-designation, extension to boundaries and designation and associated making of and removing Article 4 Directions.

Cabinet RESOLVED to approve:

(1)    the designation of the Kensal Rise Conservation Area (as shown on the boundary map Appendix A in the report).

(2)    the extension of the boundary to the Brondesbury Conservation Area, the Harlesden Conservation Area, the Mapesbury Conservation Area, the Queen’s Park Conservation Area and the Willesden Green Conservation Area (as shown on the boundary maps in Appendix B in the report).

(3)    the reduction to the boundary of the Buck Lane Conservation Area and the de-designation of the Sudbury Cottages Conservation Area (as shown in Appendix C of the report).

(4)    the removal of Article 4 Directions from the Northwick Circle Conservation Area and the Sudbury Cottages Conservation Area (as shown in Appendix D of the report).

(5)    the making of immediate or non-immediate Article 4 Directions (as required) as detailed

 in Appendix E of the report.

(6)    the accompanying character appraisals for each area replacing the existing appraisals as required (as detailed within Appendix F of the report) subject to any necessary minor changes, such as grammatical errors being addressed.

(7)    consultation on an extension to the Willesden Green Conservation Area boundary to include 126 to 148 Brondesbury Park and to delegate the decision on whether to confirm to the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Regeneration.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

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

Councillor Tatler (Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth) introduced a report seeking approval to make changes to Brent’s conservations areas following consultation representations, including de-designation, extension to boundaries and the associated making of and removal of Article 4 Directions.

In introducing the report, Councillor Tatler thanked officers for their work in reviewing conservation areas to ensure Brent had a variety of buildings and architecture across the borough and for the extensive nature of consultation and engagement on the proposals.

In considering the report, Cabinet commended the detailed engagement that had taken place on the review in support of the final proposals and was pleased that some new areas would now have designation and some conservation areas had been extended. Where areas had been de-designated, Cabinet noted that this had been supported by Historic England.  Cabinet was of the view that a considered approach had been taken in reviewing the conservation areas, and positive conversations were now taking place with residents around energy conservation to ensure the heritage and culture of the borough was protected whilst also moving forward with energy efficiency technology.

Having noted the commitment to continue to engage residents in this work, the Cabinet RESOLVED to approve:

(1)    the designation of the Kensal Rise Conservation Area (as shown on the boundary map Appendix A in the report).

(2)    the extension of the boundary to the Brondesbury Conservation Area, the Harlesden Conservation Area, the Mapesbury Conservation Area, the Queen’s Park Conservation Area and the Willesden Green Conservation Area (as shown on the boundary maps in Appendix B in the report).

(3)    the reduction to the boundary of the Buck Lane Conservation Area and the de-designation of the Sudbury Cottages Conservation Area (as shown in Appendix C of the report).

(4)    the removal of Article 4 Directions from the Northwick Circle Conservation Area and the Sudbury Cottages Conservation Area (as shown in Appendix D of the report).

(5)    the making of immediate or non-immediate Article 4 Directions (as required) as detailed in Appendix E of the report.

(6)    the accompanying character appraisals for each area replacing the existing appraisals as required (as detailed within Appendix F of the report) subject to any necessary minor changes, such as grammatical errors being addressed.

(7)    consultation on an extension to the Willesden Green Conservation Area boundary to include 126 to 148 Brondesbury Park and to delegate the decision on whether to confirm to the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Regeneration.