Planning policy

The council is starting work on a new Local Plan which will shape how the borough is developed to 2036 - get involved today!

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Local plan

A collection of documents that sets out our strategy for future development. 

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Shaping Brent’s Future Together

The Local Plan will shape how the borough develops over the next 20 years.

Current Planning policy consultation

Find out more information on the current planning policy consultations

Statements of community involvement

Guides how the council, neighbourhood forums and developers engage communities in planning.

Neighbourhood planning

Neighbourhood planning is a community-led process that helps you shape developments and policy in your area. Plans adopted in Brent will also form part of our development plan.

Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy is a planning charge to make sure a development contributes to the cost of the infrastructure it will rely upon, such as schools and roads.

EIA screening and scoping opinions

A screening opinion allows applicants to find out whether a proposal requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before making a planning application.

Brownfield site register

An up-to-date list of brownfield sites that are available for housing development across the borough

Annual monitoring reports

Since 2000 we have produced an annual monitoring report each financial year to assess the extent to which the policies set out in the Local Plan are being achieved.

Planning Guidance

Guidance provides advice and information on how we will apply our planning policies. Includes supplementary planning documents and design guides.