14-storey hotel and 30-storey student block proposed in Wembley

How to comment

The comment period closed on 27 July. The council may still accept a comment before its decision.

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Summary

The plan is to knock down the existing building and put up two tall towers. One would be a 15-floor hotel. The other would be a 30-floor block of student flats.

The site is about a one-minute walk from Wembley Park underground station. The College of North West London is right next door. Two secondary schools and two nursing homes are a few minutes away. The A4089 carries over 7,600 vehicles a day past the site.

At 30 floors, the student block would be a very tall building for this part of Wembley. Construction would likely take several years. The college next door and nearby schools would face disruption for much of that time.

What the council wrote

Demolition of the existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a ground plus 14 storey hotel building (Class C1) and a ground plus 29 storey purpose-built student accommodation building (Sui Generis), with public realm and associated hard and soft landscaping, servicing, cycle store, plant and other back of house space including all necessary enabling works.

What you can do

You can comment on this application. Use reference 26/1409 on Brent Council's planning portal. The council can look at things like height, traffic, noise, and the effect on the local area. They cannot take into account personal views about the applicant. Send your comments before the consultation deadline.