Residents of a North London neighbourhood have raised concerns about plans to build a five-storey development on an under-used patch of green space. The existing two-storey homes would be dwarfed by the new building, meaning some will “lose [their] iconic view” of the Wembley Stadium arch. C&D Property Management Services Limited has submitted plans for the 13-home development of a patch of green land opposite the GEC Pavillion on Pellatt Road in Wembley. The site is located on the north east corner of the roundabout at the junction of Pellatt Road and Chamerlayne Avenue, which is currently lawned with four mature trees along the boundary.
The application has received a number of objections from nearby residents, with some describing the development as ‘an eyesore’ that will ‘negatively affect the quality of life’ for people living in the area and put extra strain on local infrastructure. Some also claim the development’s height will obscure the views they currently enjoy. One resident said: “Currently, I enjoy a beautiful view of the hedges and trees around the Pellatt Road roundabout. The proposed building will obstruct this view, permanently altering the landscape and depriving residents of the natural beauty that enhances our quality of life.”.
They added: “From my windows, I have a clear and iconic view of the Wembley Stadium arch, a sight I value greatly. The construction of this building will block this view, depriving me of a unique and cherished aspect of living in this area.”. Another said: “This new build is going to cause a huge amount of pressure on an already overpopulated area of Wembley. This area is made up of single occupancy homes or two-storey apartment blocks. This is already a fairly high density residential area and the addition of 13 new apartments will add more congestion, pollution and [reduce the] quality of life of residents.”.
The building design shows it having stepped levels, meaning it will be made up of part single, part two, part three, part four and part five storeys. The 13 apartments will be spread across the five storeys, comprising six one-bedroom, four two-bedroom, and three three-bedroom properties. All 13 homes would only be available for private sale, none of which would be ‘affordable housing’ due to the costs of development making doing so ‘unviable’.
The developers claim the plan would ‘positively boost’ the housing supply and contribute to Brent Council’s development targets. They suggest it has been designed in a way that is ‘sensitive to the site’ and will enable increased biodiversity enrichment, through the delivery of native trees, shrubs, and plants. The scheme is set to be decided on next week, however, other residents have complained that many people impacted by the proposal ‘are still currently unaware’ of the application and want it to be delayed until more have been notified. The application is scheduled to come before Brent Council’s Planning Committee on February 12.
