Four self-contained flats at 26 Renters Avenue, Hendon, London NW4

What was proposed

The application sought to replace the existing house with a two-storey building, basement, four flats, rear outbuilding, parking and cycle storage.

“- Demolition of the existing dwelling - Erection of a new two storey building with basement level with associated lightwells and rooms in the roof space - Provision of 4no. self-contained flats. - Erection of a rear outbuilding. - Provision of amenity space, refuse and recycling storage, parking and cycle storage.”

“Ground Floor & Basement: Unit 1 3b/5p 163sqm Ground Floor & Basement: Unit 2 3b/5p 146sqm First Floor & Loft: Unit 3 2b/3p 90sqm First Floor & Loft: Unit 4 2b/3p 77sqm…”

Officer report

The site

The corner site is a detached house in a residential street, with two council-owned street trees nearby and good public transport access.

“The application relates to a two-storey detached dwelling housing, no. 26 Renters Avenue. The application site is a corner property and is located at the junction of Renters Avenue and Cheyne Walk, within the Hendon ward. The street is residential in character, mainly comprising of a mixture of detached and semi-detached properties.”

“There are 2no. Barnet owned street trees adjacent to the site - an Ornamental Cherry (CAVAT value £2,077) and Pillar Crab-apple (CAVAT value £20,164).”

Officer report

Earlier applications

The site has a long planning history, including refused schemes, dismissed appeals and permissions for houses and flats.

“Reference: 25/4829/FUL Address: 26 Renters Avenue, London, NW4 3RB Decision: Refused Decision Date: 23.01.2026 Description: Conversion of the existing dwelling into 4no. self-contained flats including, part single, part two storey side and rear extension and conversion of the existing garage. Roof alterations including side and rear dormers, front rooflights and raising of the eaves. Erection of a rear outbuilding and front porch.”

“Reference: 25/3859/FUL Address: 26 Renters Avenue, London, NW4 3RB Decision: Refused Decision Date: 05.11.2025 Description: Conversion of the existing dwelling into 4no. self-contained flats including, part single, part two storey side and rear extension and conversion of the existing garage. Roof alterations including side and rear dormers, front rooflights and raising of the eaves. Erection of a rear outbuilding and front porch.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Ten objections were received, while highways, trees and ecology officers were consulted during the application.

“The Councils Highways, Trees and Ecology teams have been consulted throughout the lifetime of the application and their comments, where received, have been incorporated in the report below.”

Officer report

Main objections

Objectors questioned the revised basement layout, referred to earlier refusals and appeals, and urged rejection to protect the neighbourhood’s character.

“- The change of internal plan in this application when compared to the previously rejected application references: 24/2853/FUL and 24/4035/FUL show some cosmetic attempts to get this plan approved. - Besides the internal layout of the basement, the actual plans have not changed to the previous plans submitted vide ref: 24/2853/FUL and 24/4035/FUL. I believe the council's refusals in all previous applications would still be relevant in this case too.”

“- In addition, internal usage can never be guaranteed at the time of a planning application and/or build stages and as the structure is entirely below ground this would be very difficult to trace and enforce, if breached. - I kindly urge you to please reject this application and help us preserve the character of our neighbourhood.”

Officer report

Who spoke

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

Committee questions

Members had the opportunity to question the speakers and officers before voting on the recommendation.

“The Committee then had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and Officers.”

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

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to a legal agreement, with delegated authority for minor changes to conditions and obligations.

“RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to s106 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…”

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