Ellern Mede 31 Totteridge Common London N20 8LS
Description
Variation of condition 1 (Approved Plans) of planning permission reference 24/2639/FUL dated 11/11/24 for 'Change of use to single dwelling house including single storey extensions to the south and east elevations of the main building. Erection of pool building to the north of the main building. Erection of separate secure garage with parking for two vehicles and cycle storage, gardeners workshop and equipment store, bin store and ancillary residential accommodation. Removal of existing external fire escape, Erection of new Entrance Security Gates and Pillars. Replacement of existing roof and alterations to existing rear dormer windows of main building. Alterations to existing fenestration. Alterations to the existing hard and soft landscaping to front and rear following the demolition of existing single storey side and rear projections, rear conservatory and detached classroom building.' Variation to include: Omission of the swimming pool building; Reduced footprint and massing of the approved extensions; Retention of and reuse of the existing schoolhouse; Minor internal and external alterations and repairs
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