Studios 2-5, 24 Melrose Avenue & Studios 6 and 7A - 10A, 24A Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4JS Data via plota.co.uk

26/1864 - Householder Registered
Change of useDemolitionExtensions & alterationsNew homes

Proposal

Removal of the existing side extension and erection of a single-storey side-to-rear wrap-around extension to the north and east elevations, single-storey side infill extension to the west elevation, hip-to-gable loft extension with rear dormer window, internal alterations and reconfiguration of the existing 9 flats resulting in 10 flats, installation of 3x front rooflights and 1x rear rooflight, alterations to the side fenestration, and application of white render to the rear and side elevations of the residential block of flats (as built) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 Jul 2026
✓
Validated
7 Oct 2026
Decision
Target date was 19 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 2 Dec 2026, from Brent's recent changes of use.

Comments are open until 2 Nov 2026

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Documents 14

Plans & drawings 12

PDF Pre-existing roof plan Submitted Drawings Plans · 26 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing front & rear elevations Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing loft floor plan Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing first floor plan Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing side elevations Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing ground floor plan Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Pre-existing elevations Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Pre-existing ground & first-floor plans Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing roof plan Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing site plan Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Pre-existing site plan Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Location plan Submitted Drawings Plans · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form Application Form (Public) · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Supporting letter Supporting Documents · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 4

Article 4 direction
Article 4 for HMOs. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Brent AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Brent built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 3 (moderate), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Building

Floor area20 m² (215 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (55 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached flat, 2 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2023, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Brent
Application type
Householder
Postcode
NW2 4JS
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Oct 2026
Ward
Willesden Green
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Team Manager
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 22 of the 56-day target. Brent usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 2234 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
50%approved
198decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Brent in the last twelve months, from validation. Brent decision record →

Public comments

4comments received
4 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 74%

26 neighbours consulted · Last counted 28 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15098694
Planning Portal ref
PP-15098694
Comments by
2 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2024 Approved
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24/1342
2023 Approved
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Proposed vehicular crossover to front of existing flats.
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2023 Refused
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23/2578
2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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2023 Refused
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Amalgamation of flats 2 and 3 with proposed first floor rear extension, hip to gable and…
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2022 Refused
Ground & Second floor flats 26 & 26A and flats 1-4, Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4JS
Proposed conversion of ground floor level into 2x self contained flats and works to inclu…
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2022 Approved
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22/4305
2022 Approved
61 Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LH
Proposed single-storey rear extension and replacement of first floor rear window to dwell…
22/4086
2022 Approved
59A Melrose Avenue, London, NW2 4LH
Proposed demolition of existing single storey side extension and conservatory and erectio…
22/3676
2017 Approved
86A Blenheim Gardens, London, NW2 4NT
Enlargement and conversion of basement cellar to create an additional self-contained flat…
17/4181
2017 Approved
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2016 Refused
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Brent
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#113 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.