Flood Risk Management Strategy
Councils are addressing environmental concerns, habitat creation, and infrastructure maintenance at the Welsh Harp, which is linked to the Flood Risk Management Strategy.
In November 2025, the Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee discussed ongoing issues at the Welsh Harp, a Site of Special Scientific Interest relevant to the Flood Risk Management Strategy. Barnet Council's Planning Enforcement team and Natural England were reviewing a retrospective planning application at Woolmead Avenue due to concerns about its impact on the SSSI, with issues first raised in April 2023.
Also in November 2025, Brent Council announced a feasibility study for a habitat bank at Neasden Recreation Ground, funded by Brent's Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy, with an update expected in early 2026. Separately, investigatory works on the Welsh Harp dam wall were discussed, with the Canal & River Trust and their contractors conducting tests via Neasden Recreation Ground.
The Flood Risk Management Strategy outlines how flood risks will be managed, including collaboration, community engagement, and the use of mapping and modelling tools, and is implemented by Brent Council, contributing to the Welsh Harp.
Key facts
- A retrospective planning application at Woolmead Avenue was under review by Barnet Council's Planning Enforcement team and Natural England in November 2025 due to SSSI concerns. Source
- Brent Council was conducting a feasibility study for a habitat bank at Neasden Recreation Ground in November 2025, with an update expected in early 2026. Source
- Investigatory works on the Welsh Harp dam wall by the Canal & River Trust and their contractors were discussed in November 2025. Source
- Concerns regarding the Woolmead Avenue development and its impact on the SSSI were first raised in April 2023. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.