What's changing near NW2 7LH
Within 2 km, around Welsh Harp in Brent. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
1,181new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
1,052homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+0.1%like-for-like prices in Welsh Harp, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.2%)
+9%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesPlanning grantedSchool openedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
- School closed
School closed: Barnet Hill AcademyOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2026
1.8 km away - New homes
52 new homes completedflats · Jun 2026
Jul 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.4 km away - New homes
7 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026
1.0 km away - New homes
74 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
Apr 2026
2.0 km away - New homes
64 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026
1.5 km away - New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026
1.0 km away - New homes
57 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.5 km away - New homes
63 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026
Jan 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
46 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025
1.8 km away - New homes
79 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.7 km away - New homes
56 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.6 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
27applications in the last 12 months
15approved · 11 refused
0still being decided
9net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Refused
22, 22 Cairnfield Avenue, London, NW2 7PECertificate of lawfulness for existing use of dwellinghouse as 5x bedroom 5x person HMOBrent 26/1145 · All Other
May 2026
400 m away - Refused
Flats 1 & 2, 140 Crest Road, London, NW2 7SLProposed conversion of first floor maisonette into 2 self-contained flats on first and loft floorsBrent 26/1078 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
May 2026
150 m away - Approved
666, 666 North Circular Road, Neasden, London, NW2 7QJProposed conversion of 3x self-contained flats and rooms into single dwellinghouse and addition of bin storage to the front garden.Brent 26/0712 · All Other
Apr 2026
450 m away - Approved
32, 32 Brook Road, London, NW2 7BJCertificate of lawfulness for proposed rear dormer extension with juliet balcony and 3x front rooflights to the dwellinghouseBrent 26/0705 · All Other
Apr 2026
350 m away - Approved
164, 164 Tanfield Avenue, London, NW2 7SPProposed dropped kerb for vehicular access, fencing and electrical charging point to the ground floor flat.Brent 26/0756 · All Other
Apr 2026
150 m away - Withdrawn
104, 104 Kenwyn Drive, London, NW2 7NUProposed conversion of single dwellinghouse into 6 bedroom 10 person house of multiple occupation (HMO) (retrospective).Brent 26/0666 · All Other
Mar 2026
300 m away - Approved
44, 44 Cairnfield Avenue, London, NW2 7PEPrior approval for a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse, in metres:Extending beyond the rear wall of the original house - 4.8mMaximum height - 3mEaves height - 3m
62homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 33 m²
98since energy certificates began (2008)
1in NW2 7LH itself
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
6storm overflows within 2 km
77hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
39spill events counted
- Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable16 spills, 39 hours in 2025
2.0 km away - Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable4 spills, 15 hours in 2025
1.5 km away - Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable4 spills, 14 hours in 2025
1.3 km away - Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable11 spills, 5 hours in 2025
1.7 km away - Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable4 spills, 5 hours in 2025
1.4 km away - Thames Water
Kendal Road (1), Cullingworth Roadinto Mitchell Brook0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.3 km away
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
74 planned, approved or being built and 0 running. Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Solar farm
Ikea Department Store, Drury Way - Solar Pv CanopiesApproved, not yet built · 700 kW
Oct 2023
1.6 km away - Rooftop solar
West Hendon Estate, Plots A, C & G - 350 Apartments & Commercial UnitsApproved, not yet built · 230 kW
Aug 2024
1.6 km away - Energy from waste
Brent Cross CricklewoodApproved, not yet built
Jul 2010
1.8 km away - Rooftop solar
Willesden Sports Centre, Donnington Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 310 kW
Mar 2025
2.9 km away - Other
Windmill Court - CommunityPlanning application in
Jan 2025
3.1 km away - Rooftop solar
Bestway Cash and Carry, Abbey Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 400 kW
May 2026
3.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Ark Elvin Academy, Cecil Avenue - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 240 kW
Mar 2024
3.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Rock Building, Waxlow Road - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built · 370 kW
Dec 2023
3.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Premier Park Road, Unit 3 - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 610 kW
May 2023
3.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Premier Park Road, Units 5-6 - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 370 kW
May 2023
3.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Road and street works within 1 km
9 permitted works running now or planned.
- Standard
Neasden Lane North, LondonHighway improvement works · BT · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
950 m away - Minor
North Circular Road, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Lane closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
150 m away - Minor
North Circular Road, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Lane closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
800 m away - Minor
North Circular Road, LondonOptional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc · LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT · Lane closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away - Minor
North Circular Road, LondonOptional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc · LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT · Lane closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
800 m away - Minor
Alder Grove, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · No carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
850 m away - Minor
Lennox Gardens, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
950 m away - Minor
Oxgate Lane, LondonUtility asset works · ITS TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
950 m away - Minor
Wood Lane, LondonUtility asset works · BT · Two-way signals
Jan 2027 to Jan 2027
1000 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decideddecided Sept 2014
11.1 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2027
13.1 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
14.3 km away - Decideddecided Feb 2017
15.3 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due December 2027
17.8 km away - Pre-application
Heathrow WestAirports · Heathrow Airport and land to the north-west and west of Heathrow Airport application due November 2027
18.1 km away - Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Brent Cross West stationNew Thameslink station, opened December 2023
Dec 2023
1.3 km away - Transport
HS2: Old Oak Common stationUnder construction (HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange)
under construction
4.3 km away - TransportMay 2022
7.3 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
11.9 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
12.4 km away
Approved79 Kenwyn Drive, London, NW2 7NXDemolition of side garage and store and proposed two-storey, side-to-rear extension, extension of rear patio with new stairs and railing, alteration to side fenestration, hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and installation of 3x front rooflights to dwellinghouseBrent 26/0181 · Householder
Feb 2026
350 m away DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.