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Finchley shisha lounge plans submitted retrospectively

Barnet Council is considering a retrospective application for a single-storey rear extension to house a shisha lounge.

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By Barnet Press News DeskAI-assisted, editor-supervisedBarnet Press
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Retrospective planning applications have been lodged with Barnet Council for alterations to a commercial property located at 225 to 229 Regents Park Road in Finchley. The application concerns the construction of a single-storey rear extension that is intended to provide additional seating.

The proposed use for this new space is a shisha lounge, and the plans include a retractable roof. As the changes have already been made, the application is retrospective, meaning it seeks approval for work already completed.

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Details of the Application

The application, submitted to Barnet Council, details the construction of a single-storey rear extension. This extension is designed to accommodate a shisha lounge, a type of establishment where patrons smoke flavoured tobacco from water pipes. A key feature of the proposed design is a retractable roof, which would allow for open-air use of the space.

The property at 225 to 229 Regents Park Road is a commercial site. The retrospective nature of the application means that Barnet Council will assess the development as it currently exists. Residents and interested parties will have an opportunity to comment on the plans during the council's decision-making process.

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Next Steps

Barnet Council will now review the retrospective planning application. The council will consider the details of the extension and its proposed use as a shisha lounge. Further information regarding the decision timeline and how residents can formally object or support the application will be made available through the council's planning portal.

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+What has been submitted to Barnet Council?

Retrospective planning applications have been submitted to Barnet Council for changes to a commercial property at 225 to 229 Regents Park Road in Finchley. The application is for a single-storey rear extension intended to provide additional seating for a shisha lounge with a retractable roof.

+Where is the property located?

The property in question is located at 225 to 229 Regents Park Road in Finchley. This is a commercial site within the London Borough of Barnet. Barnet Council is the local planning authority responsible for reviewing the application.

+What is the proposed use for the extension?

The proposed use for the single-storey rear extension is a shisha lounge. This type of establishment typically involves customers smoking flavoured tobacco from water pipes. The plans also include a retractable roof for the extension.

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