Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

In relation to Agenda Item 4: 25/0041 - Little Trainers Playground and Hazel Road Community Centre, 26 Hazel Road and Harriet Tubman House, 28 Hazel Road, London, NW10 5PP, Councillor Kelcher declared a personal interest, noting that he knew the some of the objectors personally. He further advised that residents had approached him regarding their views on the application but confirmed that he had not expressed any opinion.

Councillor Kelcher had not sought to take any predisposed position in the consideration of the application and therefore felt able to consider the matters relating to the planning application impartially and without any form of pretermination. He therefore remained present for the duration of the discussion and consideration of the application for decision.

No other declarations of interest were made during the meeting.

In relation to Agenda Item 4: 25/0041 - Little Trainers Playground and Hazel Road Community Centre, 26 Hazel Road and Harriet Tubman House, 28 Hazel Road, London, NW10 5PP, Councillor Kelcher declared a personal interest, noting that he knew the some of the objectors personally. He further advised that residents had approached him regarding their views on the application but confirmed that he had not expressed any opinion.

Councillor Kelcher had not sought to take any predisposed position in the consideration of the application and therefore felt able to consider the matters relating to the planning application impartially and without any form of pretermination. He therefore remained present for the duration of the discussion and consideration of the application for decision.

No other declarations of interest were made during the meeting.

(a)  Wednesday 12 November 2025

(b)  Wednesday 10 December 2025

RESOLVED:-

That the minutes of the previous meetings held on Wednesday 12 November 2025 and Wednesday 10 December 2025 be approved as a correct record of the meeting.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meetings held on Wednesday 12 November 2025 and Wednesday 10 December 2025 be approved as a correct record of the meeting.

Granted planning permission subject to:

(1)  The completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations as detailed within the committee report.

(2)  The conditions and informatives, as set out in the committee report, together with an additional condition:

• That no demolition of Harriett Tubman House should take place until a binding contract has been entered into for the demolition and construction of the new development.

PROPOSAL

Demolition of all existing buildings and structures and erection of 4 storey mixed-use building comprising of training centre and community hall uses (Use

Classes F1/F2), with roof and rear first floor terraces, associated cycle parking,

refuse storage, landscaping and all other associated and ancillary works.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to:

(1)      The completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations as detailed within the committee report.

(2)      The conditions and informatives, as set out in the committee report.

The Chair began by noting that a request had been received for an adjournment in the consideration of agenda item 4, on the basis of allegations concerning bias and predetermination of the process. The Chair confirmed that a decision had been taken not to adjourn the Committee’s consideration of the application. The Chair then invited Paul Weeks (Senior Lawyer- Planning) to address the Committee on the matter.

In addressing the Committee, Paul Weeks (Senior Lawyer- Planning) advised that Legal Services had undertaken a review of the complaint that had been raised and informed the Committee that, following that review, Legal Services had concluded that there was no legal basis to prevent the meeting from proceeding. It was therefore confirmed that there was no legal reason why the Committee should not continue with its determination of the application.

In moving on to consider the application, Curtis Thompson (Career Grade Planning Officer) introduced the report, advising members that the application sought full planning permission for the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and erection of 4 storey mixed-use building comprising of a training centre and community hall uses (Use Classes F1/F2), with roof and rear first floor terraces, associated cycle parking, refuse storage, landscaping and other associated and ancillary works. Attention was also drawn to the supplementary report circulated in advance of the meeting, which outlined further objections that had been received on behalf of the Willesden Local History Society, together with further comments provided by Brent’s Heritage Officer (November 2025). Victoria McDonagh (Development Management Service Manager) further advised that an additional condition had been proposed stipulating that no demolition of Harriett Tubman House should take place until a binding contract has been entered into for the demolition and construction of the new development. The recommendation remained to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations, the conditions and informatives as detailed in the committee report, together with an additional condition: that no demolition of Harriett Tubman House  should take place until a binding contract has been entered into for the demolition and construction of the new development.

The Chair thanked Curtis Thompson and Victoria McDonagh for introducing the report. As there were no Committee questions raised at this point, the Chair then moved on to consider a request which had been received to speak on the application and invited Phil O'Shea (who had registered to speak as an objector) to address the Committee in relation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

Granted planning permission subject to:

(1)  The conditions and informatives, as detailed in the main and updated within the supplementary committee report, together with an amendment to the wording of condition 10 to remove reference to “Plot 01”.

PROPOSAL

Temporary use of land for meanwhile land uses comprising of; an outdoor sports facility (Use Class F2) to provide 5 five-a-side floodlit all weather football pitches with a single storey pavilion building and an ancillary support area; a temporary building for use as a leisure, entertainment and events venue with storage buildings and external plant equipment in an ancillary support area; boundary treatment; shared informal public realm (with new seating, lighting and CCTV) along with provision for cycle parking, accessible car parking, and an internal vehicular access route with vehicular drop off.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee resolved to GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives as detailed in the main and updated within the supplementary committee report, together with an amendment to the wording of condition 10 to remove reference to “Plot 01”.

Jasmin Tailor (Career Grade Planning Officer) introduced the report, advising members that the application sought full planning permission for the temporary planning permission for the meanwhile use of the land comprising of an outdoor sports facility (Use Class F2) to provide five 5-a-side floodlit all weather football pitches with a 133sqm single-storey pavilion building and an ancillary support area, a temporary building (3600sqm) for use as a leisure, entertainment and events venue with storage buildings and external plant equipment in an ancillary support area, alterations to the boundary treatment, a central shared informal public realm (with new seating, lighting and CCTV) along with provision for cycle parking, accessible car parking, and an internal vehicular access route with vehicular drop off area. The meanwhile uses would be for a period of 3 years, after which time it is envisaged that these parts of the wider Quintain Wembley Park development could be delivered. Attention was also drawn to the supplementary report circulated in advance of the meeting, which outlined amendments to the hours of operation and lighting for Plot 01 and the type of cycle parking spaces. The recommendation remained to grant planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives as set out within the main and updated within the supplementary committee report. Officers then presented slides taken from the drawing pack to illustrate the proposed plans.

The Chair thanked Jasmin Tailor for introducing the report. As there were no Committee questions raised at this point, the Chair then moved on to consider a request which had been received to speak on the application and invited Brett Harbutt (who had registered to speak as the applicant’s representative) to address the Committee in relation to the application, who highlighted the following points:

• Brett Harbutt began by highlighting that the application sought permission for the temporary and meanwhile use of land within the North Eastern Lands area of the Wembley Park Masterplan, pending the delivery of the permanent development envisaged for the site. The Committee were informed that the proposal introduced two high-quality interim land uses, each situated on its own defined plot.

• It was stated that Plot 1 would accommodate a total of 5 five-a-side football  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Granted planning permission subject to:

(1)  The conditions and informatives, as set out in the main committee report, removal of the conditions as set out within the supplementary report and additional requirement for a Section 106 Agreement to secure the following Heads of Terms:

• A requirement to submit the Statutory Biodiversity Metric to identify the pre-development biodiversity value of the site prior to commencement of development.

• In the event that the house is not construction as a self-build in line with the legal definition of Self Build and Custom Build Housing or subsequently sold or occupied for persons other than the applicant within 3 years after the house is completed to notify the Council in writing. The owner would then be required to secure off site BNG units either through registered offsite biodiversity gains or statutory biodiversity credits to secure the 10% net gain in biodiversity, with such evidence submitted to the Council.   

PROPOSAL

Proposed demolition of garage and x3 sheds and, erection of dwellinghouse with basement level, addition of new fence to south side of the site, provision of 2 car parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage, landscaping and associated access to land rear of 7 Randall Avenue.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee resolved to GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives as detailed in the main committee report and removal of the conditions as set out within the supplementary report.

Sarah Dilley (Principal Planning Officer) introduced the report, advising members that the application sought full planning permission for the proposed demolition of garage and x3 sheds and, erection of dwellinghouse with basement level, provision of 2 car parking spaces, cycle, and refuse storage, landscaping and associated access to land rear of 7 Randall Avenue. Attention was also drawn to the supplementary report circulated in advance of the meeting, which outlined an error that had been identified within the Summary of Key Issues section of the committee report. It was explained that the error appeared within the Flood Risk and Drainage subsection, where reference had been made to the need for a condition requiring the submission of a drainage strategy. It was confirmed that such a condition was not considered necessary and that no drainage condition had therefore been included. Sarah Dilley (Principal Planning Officer) further reported that an additional objection had been submitted, which raised concerns primarily relating to biodiversity net gain and the status of the proposed self-build exemption. It was stated that officers had undertaken a further review of these matters, including an assessment of relevant appeal decisions. It was noted that although the supplementary report had suggested the use of conditions to secure both the self-build exemption and any biodiversity net gain requirements, subsequent legal advice had been sought and additional research undertaken. It was confirmed that officers now considered it more appropriate for these matters to be secured through a legal agreement in order to ensure compliance with the self-build definition or, alternatively, to secure biodiversity net gain should that be required. Sarah Dilley (Principal Planning Officer) further advised that an email had been received earlier that day which contained several attachments, including a petition with 251 signatures, a copy of the Brent Council Article 4 Direction for the Homestead Park Conservation Area, the character appraisal for the conservation area, and a photograph that depicted enforcement officers outside 7 Randall Avenue. The Committee were advised that much of the content contained within the email and the petition had already been addressed within the consultation section of the committee report. It was further noted that the email referred to a Home Office investigation at 7 Randall Avenue. It was confirmed that although the use of 7 Randall Avenue had been considered within the officer report, the referenced investigation was not a material planning consideration. It was also explained that the email made reference to covenants affecting the land, but it was reiterated that covenants were likewise not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

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There was no other urgent business.

There was no other urgent business.