Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir, Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4TA
Proposal
Proposed three storey block to accommodate the installation of new toilets, store room and security, training and caretaker rooms to the rear north east corner of the Temple.
- Received
- 30 March 2026
- Decided
- 22 May 2026 · Permission Refused
- Decision level
- Delegated (officer decision)
- Council
- London Borough of Brent
- Ward
- Wembley Central
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- ReceivedSubmitted30 Mar
- ValidatedValidated30 Mar
- Consult.Consultation22 May
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided22 May
Decided in 53 days (council typically 56)
This is a full planning application at Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir, Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4TA. Brent has handled 4,451 applications of this type and approves 76% of them, typically deciding them in 63 days. This one was decided in 53 days, 10 days quicker than Brent's median. The site is in a conservation area. There have been 2 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 109 applications across Wembley Central. We hold 1,517 applications in total for the HA0 postcode area.
Application Details
Applicant & Agent
Planning Application Dates
Planning Decision
Why it was refused
- The proposed development, by reason of its excessive height, scale and siting in close proximity to the northern boundary, would result in an overbearing form of development that would give rise to a detrimental sense of enclosure to the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties. In addition, the proposed first and second floor rear-facing windows would result in harmful overlooking and an unacceptable loss of privacy to this neighbouring garden. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan (2019–2041) and Brent's SPD1.
- The proposed layout, including the provision of caretaker accommodation and an additional unidentified room at upper floor levels, fails to adequately demonstrate that the use would remain ancillary to the primary function of the site. The internal arrangement, including the mix of semi-private and publicly accessible spaces on the same floors and the lack of clarity regarding the nature and occupation of the accommodation, would result in substandard living conditions and raises concerns regarding potential independent residential use. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan (2019–2041).
From the council's decision notice.
Publicity
Appeal
Additional Information
Source: Brent
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Planning history at this site
2 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 202420 Dec
Erection of two storey block to be used as classrooms with demolition of existing boiler room and…
ApprovedFull Planning Permission24/3642 - 202326 Jun
Variation of condition 2, development built in accordance with approved plans (addition of 1.0m width for…
ApprovedVariation of conditions (s73)23/2172
Planning constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Article 4 direction: Article 4 for HMOs+1 more
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
Also checked, none recorded (23)
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