Planning appeal decision
644 High Road, London, N12 0NL
Planning appeal 3357909 at 644 High Road, London, N12 0NL (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required to comply with the enforcement notice are excessive and whether lesser steps would overcome the objections (ground f).
Material change of use of rear extension from restaurant to self-contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Allen M
- Postcode
- N12 0NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the steps required to comply with the enforcement notice are excessive and whether lesser steps would overcome the objections (ground f)
- Whether the period for compliance with the enforcement notice falls short of what is reasonable (ground g)
What decided it
The kitchens were facilitating works integral to the unauthorised residential use and therefore required complete removal, but the external elevation alterations were acceptable and could be retained.
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