Finchley Homes Set for Flat Conversion
Plans submitted for 2 and 2A Mountfield Road include extensions and new parking.
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From the archive. This story was written up on 29 July 2026 from reporting first published on 19 June 2026, which is the date shown above. We took up the back catalogue of the local titles we read when this site launched, so the events are older than the page.
A planning application has been submitted for the properties at 2 and 2A Mountfield Road in Finchley. The proposals detail a significant reconfiguration of the existing dwellings, aiming to transform them into several self-contained residential flats. The scheme also includes plans for basement works, the construction of new extensions, and the provision of on-site parking spaces.
Details of the Application
The application, reference number 26/2176/FUL, outlines a comprehensive overhaul of the two neighbouring houses. Beyond the conversion into multiple flats, the plans encompass enlarged basement areas, new roof structures, and landscaping. These developments are part of a broader set of planning applications submitted to Barnet Council for review, as reported by the Barnet & Potters Bar Times.
Finchley shisha lounge plans submitted retrospectively
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The Public Notice Portal, which carries statutory public notices, serves as a platform for residents to discover planning applications, licensing applications, and road closures in their local areas. This portal is highlighted by the Barnet & Potters Bar Times as a resource for staying informed about neighbourhood developments.
Questions this report answers
+What changes are planned for 2 and 2A Mountfield Road?
The existing houses will be reconfigured into several self-contained flats. Plans also include basement works, new extensions, on-site parking, enlarged basements, new roof structures, and landscaping.
+How can residents check the planning application?
The application can be viewed via the Public Notice Portal, which lists planning applications, licensing applications, and road closures. The reference number is 26/2176/FUL for this scheme.
+Where exactly are these properties located?
The properties are at 2 and 2A Mountfield Road in Finchley. The planning application has been submitted for these specific addresses.
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