Reduced house extension at 31 Foscote Road, Hendon, London NW4

“The planning application seeks permission for: Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 26/0653/HSE dated 29/04/2026 for `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.` Amendments include reduction of the extension size…”

“Following the proposed variation, the proposed single storey side and rear extension will be reduced in width by 7.345m, bringing it to a width of 4.595m at its rear end and with an angled design at the point where it connects to the host property. The depth will remain unchanged. The side wall of the single storey side and rear extension would be amended to be flushed.”

“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.”

“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…”

“Reference: 26/0653/HSE Address: 31 Foscote Road, London, NW4 3SE Decision: Approved subject to conditions Decision Date: 29 April 2026 Description: 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…”

“Comparing the current proposed amended scheme to the previously approved scheme (26/0653/HSE), the current scheme would have a less wide extension at the ground floor level. This is considered to acceptable and would not result in any undue impact on the character of the site and the surrounding area, as the proposed extension would be materially smaller in size, scale and footprint.”

“It is not considered there would be any additional detrimental impact to residential amenity because of the proposed amended scheme, as the proposed amended scheme would reduce the footprint, scale and bulk of the proposed side and rear extension - which would result in the same relationship with No 29 to the rear and less impact on the amenity of the neighbouring occupiers at No 33 when compared to the approved scheme 26/0653/HSE.”

“A site notice was posted on 16 July 2026. No comments received.”

“The Committee then had the opportunity to ask questions of the officers.”

“The Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application.”

“RESOLVED the application be APPROVED subject to 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…”