139 new homes proposed for former Volvo showroom on The Hyde, Golders Green
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Barnet Council has received a planning application to redevelop the former Volvo Cars showroom on The Hyde in Golders Green. The proposal, submitted under reference 26/2973/191, seeks to demolish the existing building and construct 139 residential units alongside community space. The plans include buildings rising to nine storeys and new landscaping.
What the plans include
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The application covers the site at The Hyde, London NW9 6NW. It proposes the demolition of the former car showroom and its replacement with a residential development. The scheme includes 139 homes, community facilities, and associated infrastructure. Buildings would reach up to nine storeys in height, as reported by the Ham & High.
The plans also feature landscaping and other supporting works. No details on affordable housing or tenure mix have been published in the application summary. The council has not yet scheduled the proposal for a committee decision.
How residents can respond
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Residents can view the full application and submit comments through Barnet Council’s planning portal. The reference number is 26/2973/191. Comments must be made before the council sets a determination date. The portal allows users to search by application number or address.
The council has not announced when the planning committee will consider the proposal. If approved, the development would replace the long-standing showroom site, which has been vacant since Volvo relocated. No timeline for construction has been provided.
Neighbourhood context
The Hyde is a mixed residential and commercial area in Golders Green, close to the North Circular Road. The site has been occupied by the Volvo showroom for decades before its closure. The surrounding area includes low-rise housing, local shops, and transport links including Hendon Central Underground station.
Barnet Council’s planning policies encourage higher-density development near transport hubs. The Hyde is not designated as a conservation area, but nearby residential streets may be affected by increased traffic or overshadowing from taller buildings. The council has not yet published a traffic impact assessment for the proposal.
Questions this report answers
+How many homes are proposed for the former Volvo showroom site?
The planning application proposes 139 residential units on the site of the former Volvo showroom on The Hyde, Golders Green. The development would also include community space and landscaping, as reported by the Ham & High.
+How tall will the new buildings be?
The proposed buildings would reach up to nine storeys in height. The application, submitted to Barnet Council, includes plans for 139 homes and associated infrastructure at the NW9 6NW site.
+Can residents comment on the planning application?
Residents can view and comment on the application through Barnet Council’s planning portal. The reference number is 26/2973/191. The council has not yet set a date for the planning committee to consider the proposal.
+When will the council decide on the application?
Barnet Council has not announced when the planning committee will consider the application for the former Volvo showroom site. Residents can check the council’s planning portal for updates on the determination date.
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