Andover Place planning application

Several years ago, the local JPS preparatory school on the corner of Andover Place and Kilburn Park Road was granted permission to build two new storeys on top of the existing building. At the time, as local Councillors, we opposed this building because of the potential to affect residents living close by in Torridon House and Dibdin House, both from a sense of enclosure and overlooking.

Despite JPS having permission to undertake the development they have not, to date, begun works.

Westminster City Council recently received a new application from JPS for a slightly amended version of the above proposal. From our initial briefing from planning, we understand that the application is a for a similar, potentially even slightly larger build.

We have circulated a letter to nearby residents to ask their views on the application.

Jan, Alastair and Lee

Licensing Application: Quality Hotel, Kilburn High Road

We've been alerted to a licensing application that has been made for the Quality Hotel, 53 - 59 Kilburn High Road (over the border in the borough of Brent) which has the potential to affect residents at the top of Maida Vale.

The application is for an alcohol and music licence until 5am every day and permission in addition for live music until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.

As the application is over the border in Brent, as local Councillors, we don't get the opportunity to comment on it formally - although we will be putting in representations anyway. If any resident feels strongly, then they should place those concerns in writing to Brent Council before 25 March. The address to send your comments to is London Borough of Brent Health, Safety & Licensing, Brent House, 349 - 357 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6EP.

Jan