Houses could face demolition as Brent aims to tackle pollution

The North Circular, just north-east of Stonebridge Park: houses front onto the six-lane road

The London Borough of Brent may demolish houses along the North Circular Road to reduce residents’ exposure to air pollution and noise.

The idea is part of a much wider regeneration plan to enhance the image of the six-lane road that passes through the borough from Hanger Lane to Staples Corner, carrying 100,000 vehicles a day. The entire corridor is an Air Quality Management Area, with high levels of particulates and nitrogen oxide concentrations. Noise levels are also high....

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