Barnet Council validates plans for house conversions and tree works

Barnet Council has validated a planning application to change offices at 27 Station Road, Barnet EN5 1PH, into two residential dwellings. The application, reference 26/3454/PNE, also includes plans for associated refuse, recycling, and cycle storage.

Another validated application concerns 45 Cricklewood Lane, where plans propose converting the existing single dwelling into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). This proposal, reference 26/3469/FUL, also includes a single-storey rear extension, raising of a flat roof, and the addition of three first-floor rear windows, along with cycle storage.

Read Next in Barnet Press3 min read

Barnet residents face possible loss of Arkley green belt as mayor targets 7,000 homes

Mayor of London’s 7,000‑home green‑belt target puts 148‑acre Arkley land bank, valued at £150 million, under development pressure with several planning applications already lodged.

Tree Preservation Applications

The council has also validated a series of applications related to works on trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) across the borough. These include proposals at Hammerson House, 50A The Bishops Avenue, London N2 0BE, for felling one Ash and one Goat Willow. At 84 Northway, London NW11 6PA, applications detail the removal of a Deodar Cedar, reduction and thinning of a Hazelnut, major reduction of a Bay Laurel, lifting and trimming of two Cypress trees, and partial removal of a Privet Hedge. Further tree work applications were validated for locations including 82 Northway, 3 Winnington Road, 3 Meadway Close, 26 Wildwood Road, Old Fold Manor Golf Club, St Marys Church, and 1 Meadway Close.

Other Validated Applications

Related Borough Coverage3 min read

Hertsmere plans spark Green Belt and transport fears

New housing developments near Barnet's border raise concerns over infrastructure and congestion.

Other planning applications validated by Barnet Council include a single-storey rear extension at 15 Cowper Road, London N14 5RR (Ref. 26/3473/HSE), and a part single, part two-storey rear extension at 15 Cowper Road (Ref. 26/3474/HSE). Details for landscaping, boundary treatments, biodiversity enhancements, and cycle storage were submitted for Rear Of 114 Torrington Park, London N12 9AH, pursuant to a planning appeal (Ref. 26/3458/CON). Applications for retention of a part single, part two storey rear extension, reduction of an existing canopy, and demolition of an outbuilding were validated for 13 Annesley Avenue, London NW9 5ED (Ref. 26/3446/RCU).

The Public Notice Portal is available for residents to view statutory public notices, including planning applications, licensing applications, and planned road closures.

What Happens Next

Residents can view the full details of these applications and submit comments or objections through the Barnet Council planning portal. The council will consider these submissions as part of its decision-making process for each application.