Barnet HMO plans to increase residents from six to 11
A planning application proposes significant expansion to a house in multiple occupation on Albert Road.
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A planning application has been lodged with Barnet Council to significantly expand a house in multiple occupation located at 1A Albert Road. The proposals aim to increase the property's capacity from housing six residents to accommodating 11 individuals. This redevelopment plan includes the addition of a rear extension, alterations to the roof structure, and the provision of new storage facilities.
Details of the Albert Road Application
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The application, reference number 26/3704/FUL, specifies a change from a six-bedroom, six-person house in multiple occupation to an 11-bedroom, 11-person dwelling. Alongside the increase in occupancy, the plans detail a rear extension, a mansard roof, dormer windows, and integrated refuse and cycle storage. Barnet Council has validated this application as part of its ongoing processing of planning submissions across the borough.
Other Planning Applications Validated
Barnet Council's Public Notice Portal lists a range of planning applications that have been validated. These include submissions for details concerning cycle parking, refuse and recycling facilities, and landscaping for properties such as 118 Station Road and 85 Station Road. Other applications involve non-material amendments to existing permissions, such as at Watch Tower House on The Ridgeway, where a condition is being amended to include site preparation works.
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A planning application submitted to Barnet Council proposes alterations including a first-floor side extension.
Further applications cover various residential extensions and alterations. These include single-storey rear extensions at 10 Richmond Road and 9 Lyndhurst Avenue, and part single-storey, part two-storey extensions at 26 Park Crescent and 78 Fortescue Road in Edgware. Several applications also seek permission for roof extensions and alterations, including dormer windows and rooflights, at properties like 100 Ashurst Road and 33 Fryent Grove.
The council is also processing applications for new boundary fencing and gates at 1-4 Highfield Road, and the replacement of boundary walls at 185 Regents Park Road. Other submissions include plans for a summer house at 35 West Walk and a pergola at 47 High Street in Barnet. The conversion of a garage into a habitable room at 61 The Greenway and the conversion of a dwelling into three flats at 107 Hendon Way are also under review.
Next Steps for Residents
Details of all validated planning applications, including those for 1A Albert Road, can be inspected on Barnet Council's Public Notice Portal. Residents wishing to comment on any application should do so in writing, quoting the relevant reference number, directly to the council's planning department. The deadline for comments is typically specified within the individual application details.
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+What changes are proposed for 1A Albert Road?
The planning application proposes to change the property from a six-person house in multiple occupation to one that can accommodate 11 residents. This includes adding a rear extension, altering the roof to a mansard style with dormer windows, and providing new refuse and cycle storage.
+How can I find out about other planning applications in Barnet?
You can find details of all planning applications validated by Barnet Council on its Public Notice Portal. This portal lists statutory public notices and allows residents to search for applications in their specific neighbourhood.
+What is a non-material amendment to a planning permission?
A non-material amendment allows for minor changes to an existing planning permission without requiring a full new application. Examples include altering wording on conditions or making small adjustments to approved plans, as seen with the application at Watch Tower House.
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