Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2027
Brent Council and Barnet Council are addressing environmental concerns and exploring new projects at the Welsh Harp, which contributes to the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2027.
Brent Council is exploring the creation of a habitat bank at Neasden Recreation Ground, with a feasibility study underway and an update expected in early 2026, as discussed by the Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee in November 2025. This committee also addressed concerns regarding a retrospective planning application at Woolmead Avenue and its potential impact on the Welsh Harp Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The Canal & River Trust and its contractors will conduct investigatory works on the Welsh Harp dam wall, which was discussed at the Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee in November 2025. These developments at the Welsh Harp contribute to the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2027, a policy implemented by Brent Council for the London Borough of Brent.
Key facts
- An update on the Neasden Recreation Ground habitat bank scoping exercise is expected in early 2026. Source
- The Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee discussed a planning application and dam wall works on 24 November 2025. Source 1 Source 2
- Brent Council is undertaking a feasibility study for a habitat bank at Neasden Recreation Ground. Source
- The Canal & River Trust will conduct investigatory works on the Welsh Harp dam wall infrastructure. Source
- Concerns about development at Woolmead Avenue impacting the SSSI were raised in April 2023. Source
About this summary
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.