A CGI of the view of the development from Ealing Road (Photo: Brent Council) Plans for 132 new flats on the site of an electronics shop were approved by Brent Council, despite concerns around the level of affordable housing and the impact on the surrounding area. Its planning committee narrowly approved the Ealing Road scheme, which will be up to seven storeys high, last night (Wednesday, January 13). This was despite objections from those living nearby, as well as Alperton ward councillor Anton Georgiou and three members of the committee. Neighbours opposed to the plans argued the new development will have a detrimental impact on an already strained parking situation and criticised the height and scale of the building, which they believe will reduce the amount of daylight at their homes.
Petitioners on Lyon Park Avenue, Wembley.
- Credit: Paul Bambridge
Residents in Wembley have sent a petition demanding urgent action on speeding and dangerous driving in Lyon Park Avenue
The petition to Brent Council has been signed by more than 100 people, and follows months of talks with council officers.
The council said it will install more signs is looking at further options.
Lead petitioners Kay Carroll and Paul Bambridge along with the ward Councillor for Alperton, Anton Georgiou, had an online meeting with a Brent Council officer to request immediate measures - before the second lockdown ended - such as traffic enforcement and additional 20mph signs and vehicle-activated signs. They discussed a council traffic survey which showed 4,039 speeding vehicles on the road in just one week, some at 40 and 50mph.