Three self-contained flats at 85 Finchley Lane, Hendon, London NW4

What was proposed

The application proposed converting the dwelling into three flats, with rear and roof extensions, porch and window changes, storage, amenity space and parking.

“Proposal: Conversion of dwelling into 3no self-contained flats including first floor rear extension, roof extension involving rear dormer window with 2no. front facing rooflights, changes to fenestration and front porch alterations. Associated refuse/recycling/cycle storage amenity space, and car parking.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a two-storey semi-detached home in a mainly residential area, on sloping ground, with no protected trees or heritage designations.

“The application site consists of a two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouse with front and rear amenity space. The area surrounding the proposed site is primarily residential, consisting of similar two-storey residential dwellings with some in the local area benefitting from various extensions. The site is located within the Hendon ward.”

“There are no protected trees on site, nor does the application site lie within a conservation area or contain a locally or statutory listed building.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier decisions included approval for a first-floor rear extension, approval for other extensions, and refusal of a previous first-floor rear extension proposal.

“Reference: 25/1577/HSE Address: Finchley Lane, London, NW4 1BY Decision: Approved subject to conditions Decision Date: June 2025 Description: First floor rear extension…”

“Reference: 24/5125/PNH Address: Finchley Lane, London, NW4 1BY Decision: Prior Approval Not Required Decision Date: January 2025 Description: Single Storey rear extension with a depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.3m and an eaves height of 3m, following partial demolition of existing extension.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer presented the application, and the agent spoke in support.

Committee discussion

Members questioned the speakers and officers and discussed requiring the ground-floor side access to the rear communal amenity space.

“The Committee discussed the ground floor side elevation, and the below condition was proposed before the vote took place:”

“Prior to first occupation, the proposed alterations to the ground floor side elevation to provide access to the rear communal amenity space shall be completed in full in accordance with the details shown on the plans hereby approved and shall be permanently retained and maintained as such thereafter.”

Minutes

The decision

The Committee approved the application subject to conditions and added delegated authority for minor changes to conditions or reasons.

“RESOLVED that 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…”

Minutes