A CGI view of the proposed development (Photo: Brent Council) Plans for almost 700 homes at an industrial estate have been given the go-ahead – despite fears over the impact of the scheme on the surrounding area. Brent Council’s planning committee approved the proposals at Abbey Manufacturing Estate in Alperton at a meeting yesterday evening (Wednesday, February 10). Developers intend to provide 684 new homes across six blocks – the highest of which is 16 storeys high – and a small row of terraced houses, as well as some commercial space. However, several people living close to the site criticised the plans, suggesting they will have a detrimental impact on their lives.
Abbey Manufacturing Estate has been earmarked for redevelopment (Photo: Google Maps) Plans for almost 700 new homes in blocks up to 16 storeys high will be discussed by Brent Council next week. Its planning committee will assess plans for 684 properties at Abbey Manufacturing Estate, near the Grand Union Canal, on Wednesday (February 10). Developers hope to build most of these homes across six blocks of between three and 16 storeys, in addition to a row of four three-storey terraced houses. They argue it is an opportunity to tackle Brent’s housing demand at an industrial site, supported by new commercial space. But several neighbouring properties have voiced opposition to the size of the scheme, which they see as an overdevelopment.