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Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

Granted Brent 20/1391 Variation of Conditions

Works: New dwelling Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

As published by the council, reference 20/1391

Application record

Reference
20/1391
Type
Variation of Conditions
Status
Decided
Decision
Permission Granted
Received
12 May 2020
Validated
12 May 2020
Decided
24 Nov 2020
Ward
Tokyngton
Decision by
Delegated Team Manager
Postcode
HA9 0EW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Brent register

This site has had 6 applications since 2020: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 21/0786 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Variation of condition 2, development built in accordance with approved plans to allow minor material amendment (plant accommodation (serving the flats) and non-residential refuse store) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Decided 29 Apr 2021 Amendments
  • 21/0306 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Details pursuant to condition 10 (landscaping) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Decided 25 Mar 2021 Conditions
  • 20/3979 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Non-material amendment (infill panels to glazing rationalised at 4th floor Cycle store access and screen amended to accord with the ground floor plan) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Decided 21 Dec 2020 Amendments
  • 20/3938 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Details pursuant to condition 9 (construction method statement) of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building ; revised by variation condition application reference 20/1391 dated 24/11/2020

    Decided 25 Jan 2021 Conditions
  • 20/2957 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Details pursuant to condition 5 (revised site layout) of Prior Approval - Office to Residential reference 18/2120 dated 31 July, 2018, for Change of use from office (Use Class B1(a)) to residential (Use Class C3) at part-ground, 1st and 2nd floors to provide 29 residential units

    Decided 16 Nov 2020 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 May 2020

    Received by Brent

  2. 24 Nov 2020

    Decision issued: Permission Granted

  3. 30 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

4 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 21/0786 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Variation of condition 2, development built in accordance with approved plans to allow minor material amendment (plant accommodation (serving the flats) and non-residential refuse store) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Decided 29 Apr 2021 Amendments
  • 21/0306 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Details pursuant to condition 10 (landscaping) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Decided 25 Mar 2021 Conditions
  • 20/3979 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Non-material amendment (infill panels to glazing rationalised at 4th floor Cycle store access and screen amended to accord with the ground floor plan) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Decided 21 Dec 2020 Amendments
  • 20/3938 Granted

    Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    Details pursuant to condition 9 (construction method statement) of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building ; revised by variation condition application reference 20/1391 dated 24/11/2020

    Decided 25 Jan 2021 Conditions

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Brent granted permission on 24 November 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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  • Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    21/0786 Submitted 4 Mar 2021 0m away

    Variation of condition 2, development built in accordance with approved plans to allow minor material amendment (plant accommodation (serving the flats) and non-residential refuse store) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Granted Amendments New dwelling Windows or glazing 7 docs
  • Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    21/0306 Submitted 28 Jan 2021 0m away

    Details pursuant to condition 10 (landscaping) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Granted Conditions New dwelling Windows or glazing 8 docs
  • Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    20/2957 Submitted 21 Sep 2020 0m away

    Details pursuant to condition 5 (revised site layout) of Prior Approval - Office to Residential reference 18/2120 dated 31 July, 2018, for Change of use from office (Use Class B1(a)) to residential (Use Class C3) at part-ground, 1st and 2nd floors to provide 29 residential units

    Granted Conditions 4 docs
  • Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    20/3979 Submitted 3 Dec 2020 0m away

    Non-material amendment (infill panels to glazing rationalised at 4th floor Cycle store access and screen amended to accord with the ground floor plan) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/1391 dated 24 November, 2020, for Variation of condition 2 and 5, development carried out in accordance with approved drawings to allow: Reconfigured core and common areas at 3rd and 4th floor levels to comply with Building Regulations (including fire safety) requirements Consequential changes to the internal floorspace of the dwellings with all still complying with space standards. Minor adjustment to the overall height of the building to account for the minimum building structure requirements; Alteration to window layout at 4th floor with additional panels to safeguard against overheating with colour changed for aesthetic reasons; Windows changed from white to charcoal grey; Spandrel panels added to elevations and minor modifications to fenestration including removal and repositioning of windows in order to coordinate with the internal layout; Door added at ground floor to provide access to electrical servicing; Windows replaced with doors within the ground floor undercroft access to the plant room Enlargement of ground floor stair/lift core and associated plant alterations Proposed plants on the roof and reduction in the communal rooftop amenity space and associated screening Alterations to bin/bike storage and disable parking layout of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building(revised description)

    Granted Amendments New dwelling Extension +1 7 docs
  • Empire House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW

    20/3938 Submitted 30 Nov 2020 0m away

    Details pursuant to condition 9 (construction method statement) of Full Planning Permission reference 19/1973 dated 18 October, 2019, for Erection of two additional storeys to create 9 residential flats (1 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) including roof garden, conversion of parking undercroft for refuse, bicycle storage and 1 disabled car parking bay and external refurbishment of the existing building ; revised by variation condition application reference 20/1391 dated 24/11/2020

    Granted Conditions New dwelling 4 docs
  • York House, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0PA

    20/2714 Submitted 2 Sep 2020 78m away

    Details pursuant to condition 5 (9th floor (northern side) ancillary C3 floorspace) of Full Planning Permission reference 17/4242 dated 11 December, 2017, for The application seeks planning permission for: Change of use of the Class B1 ground floor entrance foyer, accessed from the London Design Outlet, to a Class C3 residential entrance lobby; Change of use of part ninth floor (northern side) from Class D1 to ancillary Class C3 floorspace to provide a 'co-working' space for residents of the building; Replacement of existing fenestration, including the introduction of additional glazed units in place of existing louvre panels; and Provision of additional covered and secure residential cycle storage capacity external to York House.

    Withdrawn Conditions Windows or glazing 2 docs

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    11 May 2026 Amendments
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    JJ's Sandwich Bar, 496 Church Lane, London, NW9 8UA

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) to allow revised canopy, amendments to internal layout of restaurant, extension of ancillary space to rear and amendments to planters at the front and side, of Full Planning Permission application reference 24/3358 dated 05/08/2025 for Proposed erection of dining area including canopy with fixed aluminium frame and glazed retractable sides and roof to front forecourt, installation of 2x replacement trees to front and cycle stands to rear of sandwich shop. Subject to a legal agreement dated the 31st of July 2025 made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

    7 May 2026 Amendments
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    3 Feb 2026 Amendments
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    Land Former Northfields, Beresford Avenue, Wembley, HA0 1NW (Known as Grand Union)

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    8 May 2026 Amendments