The six proposed houses - current garage site (bottom right)
John Poole (Labour candidate for Kenton ward) drew readers' attention to plans for th building of 6 houses behind 37-44 Woodgrange Close, Kenton in a recent letter to Wembley Matters. LINK
At the time the appplication has been declared invalid but has now been vaidated and is back on Brent's Planning Portal LINK. However, whether one is for or against the development, the Planning Application completed by the developer's agent raises issues about validity and the checks made by council officers as the information is of doubtful accuracy.
MZA Planning of 14 Devonshire Mews Chiswick, W4 2HA submit that the demolition of the grags and building of the 6 houses will be completed in a day:
They claim that the area is not liable to flooding:
The Government Flood Map LINK shows there is a Level 2 of 3 risk now and more so in the future. And the Application Map and illustrations above shows it is right next to the Wealdstone Brook watercourse. Hard to miss really...
In fact the Design and Access Statement shows that the houses will be raised above ground level to avoid flooding.
The steps up from the 'high quality amenity space'
The next one might be a matter of debate as to whether designated sites may be affected:
The site surrounded by trees, St Gregory's school field and Woodcock Park
Lastly the agent claims that the site is not accessible without an appointment.
Footpath to the bridge and there is vehicle access to the garages
In case you missed it John Poole added a comment on the previous article:
Cllr. Janice Long and I, John Poole, two prospective Labour Councillors for the Kenton Ward at the local elections next May, visited the site and spoke with local residents at the Mural Bridge whose use Woodcock Park on a regular basis and they were shocked and surprised at the prospect of housing at that site and so close to the Wealdstone Brook. Cllr. Long wonders what else could the site be used for - the disused garages go back to the 1950s - and we all agreed that it is an ideal area for a greening project to add to Brent Council's increase in biodiversity in the area and supporting the Council's Carbon Net Zero policy.
7 comments:
"prospective Labour Councillors for the Kenton Ward'
Perhaps should be a separate story
Don’t worry the new green Cllr’s will attend to scrutinise……. Oh wait.
Janice Long, 36 years at Willesden Green.
Deselected and contesting Kenton.
Did not sign any dodgy foreign policy letters, nothing glaring on interests declaration.
Thought well enough of to have various posts.
36 years!
Overlooked story.
Looks a nice design but it looks silly labour candidates for a labour council to be protesting. If they are really worth their salt they will get things done through the labour group
Dear Anon 27 December 2025 at 08:08 or should I say Labour Councillor?
I think it more likely that you will lose your seat than there will be no Green Councillors come May 2026. Brent could yet be saved
RE Annon 27 December 2025 at 23:53 The only place Labour Councillors have a view is in their wards where they pretend they can make a difference. No chance while Butt and his puppeteers are in charge. Also, Towerblock Tatler's influence will always be present in Brent, that is until her vengence is satisfied.
How on earth is this a valid planning application?
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