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Chipping Barnet Foxtons building to become homes

A former estate agent's office on High Street will be redeveloped into a mixed-use scheme.

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Published: 23 July 2026High Barnet Edition • Verified Local News
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Chipping Barnet Foxtons building to become homes

The former Foxtons premises at 98-100 High Street in Chipping Barnet is slated for a significant redevelopment. Planning permission has been secured for a mixed-use project that will introduce 11 new residential units and commercial areas to the location. The scheme also incorporates provisions for cycle parking, landscaping, and environmental enhancements.

Project Details and Community Input

The approved plans detail the sensitive restoration and extension of the building, which is situated within the Wood Street Conservation Area. Improvements will include the reinstatement of a traditional shopfront, masonry repairs, and the addition of architectural detailing. A roof extension is also planned, designed to harmonise with the existing historic townscape. The project is the outcome of comprehensive discussions involving local residents, The Barnet Society, other stakeholders, and Barnet Council's planning officials.

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This project demonstrates how thoughtful regeneration can deliver much-needed new homes, create exciting new opportunities for the High Street, and enhance the character of Chipping Barnet's historic town centre.

Simon Kaufman, principal of Simon Kaufman Architects

Simon Kaufman, principal of Simon Kaufman Architects, expressed satisfaction with the planning approval. He stated that the development aims to provide essential new housing and generate fresh opportunities for the High Street, thereby improving the character of the town centre. He also noted that the project represents a rewarding conclusion to a lengthy process, restoring a prominent building to benefit the community.

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