Hendon Way mixed-use building faces HMO conversion and rear extension plans
Barnet Council application 26/2896/FUL proposes six dormers, a new atrium and shop front at 397-401 Hendon Way
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A mixed-use building on Hendon Way could be extended and converted into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) under plans submitted to Barnet Council. The application, reference 26/2896/FUL, covers 397-401 Hendon Way, a property facing the A41 near Brent Street.
The proposal includes a three-storey rear extension, roof extensions with six dormers and six rooflights, and a new atrium and shop front. The upper floors would be converted into HMOs, as reported by the Ham & High on 12 June 2025.
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What the plans would change
The current building houses commercial space on the ground floor and residential units above. The application seeks to remodel the rear and roof, adding significant built form. The new atrium would create an internal lightwell, while the shop front would alter the street-facing elevation.
HMOs, which house unrelated tenants sharing facilities, are subject to separate licensing rules. Barnet Council’s private housing team would enforce standards on room sizes, fire safety and amenities if the conversion proceeds.
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Why Hendon residents may notice
Hendon Way is a major arterial route carrying traffic between the North Circular Road and central Hendon. The site sits opposite Brent Street, a local shopping parade. Any construction would require roadside scaffolding and could disrupt parking and pedestrian access.
The application does not specify the number of new HMO units or the size of the proposed extension. It is unclear how many additional residents would occupy the building or what impact this would have on local services.
What happens next
Barnet Council has not yet published a consultation deadline for application 26/2896/FUL. Residents may view the full plans on the council’s planning portal using the reference number. Comments can be submitted online or by post to the planning department.
The council’s planning committee will consider the application after the consultation closes. No date has been set for a decision. If approved, the applicant would need to secure building regulations approval before starting work.
Questions this report answers
+What is being proposed for 397-401 Hendon Way?
Barnet Council application 26/2896/FUL proposes a three-storey rear extension, six dormers, six rooflights, a new atrium and shop front, and conversion of upper floors to HMOs. The plans would alter the building’s appearance and use.
+How can residents comment on the plans?
Residents may submit comments during the public consultation period via Barnet Council’s planning portal or by post. The consultation deadline has not yet been published. Comments will be considered before a decision is made.
+When will Barnet Council decide on the application?
No decision date has been set for application 26/2896/FUL. The council’s planning committee will consider the proposal after the public consultation closes. Residents should check the planning portal for updates.
+What are HMOs and how are they regulated in Barnet?
HMOs, or houses in multiple occupation, house unrelated tenants sharing facilities. Barnet Council’s private housing team enforces standards on room sizes, fire safety and amenities. Licensing rules apply to properties with five or more tenants.
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