House extensions at 31 Foscote Road, Hendon, London NW4
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Barnet Planning Committee on 21 Apr 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought side, rear and front extensions, a new porch, and roof changes including dormers and front rooflights.
“Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension incorporating rooflights following demolition of the existing garage. New front extension incorporating new porch with access steps. Roof extension involving hip to gable, side and rear dormer window and 3no. front facing rooflights…”
Officer report
The site
The site is a detached house in West Hendon, outside a conservation area, with no listed-building or onsite tree-protection designation.
“Site Description The application site is located at 31 Foscote Road, consisting of a detached dwellinghouse within the West Hendon ward.”
“The site is not located within a conservation area and is not a listed building. There are no onsite TPOs.”
Officer report
Earlier permission
A certificate of lawfulness had been issued for a hip-to-gable roof, rear dormer and three front rooflights.
“Site History Reference: 26/0557/192 Address: 31 Foscote Road, London, NW4 3SE Decision: Lawful Decision Date: 4 March 2026 Description: Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window and 3no. front facing rooflights…”
Officer report
Public consultation
A site notice was posted, and no comments were received.
“Public Consultation A site notice was posted on 26.02.2026. No comments were received.”
Officer report
Who spoke
The planning officer presented the report to the committee.
The committee vote
Six members voted for approval, with no votes against and no abstentions.
“The Committee moved to a vote on Officer’s recommendations. The vote was as follows:”
“For – 6 (approval) Against – 0 (approval) Abstention – 0 (approval)”
Minutes
The final decision
The committee approved the application subject to conditions and delegated authority for minor changes after consultation with the chair or vice-chair.
“That the application was approved subject to the conditions and the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such…”
Minutes
Sources
- Barnet Planning Committee minutes, 21 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Barnet's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Barnet Planning Committee
- Council
- Barnet
- Date
- Tuesday 21 April 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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This committee's year
43 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 8 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.