5 Library Parade, Craven Park Road, London, NW10 8SG Data via plota.co.uk

26/1902 - Prior Approval Class MA Refused

Proposal

Prior approval for change of use from sui generis or a mixed use to dwellinghouse: The building has two parts downstairs is shop and upstairs are offices, the plans are to convert offices into residential flats. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jul 2026
Refused
11 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 11 Aug 2026 · Delegated Team Manager · Last checked 17 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Brent
Application type
Prior Approval Class MA
Postcode
NW10 8SG
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
Harlesden & Kensal Green
Case officer
Show
Decision
Prior approval is refused at submission
Decision date
11 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Team Manager
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 17 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15112006
Env. assessment
No
Brent
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#113 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Brent is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #91 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Brent decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #269 of 296
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #247 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #91 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #42 of 296
53%
Minor dwellings approved
73 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
54%
Change of use approved
193 decided
1,963
Total decisions
431 refused in the year to March 2026