Peacock and Smith
Barnet Council approved the 12-18 High Road planning application, advised by Peacock and Smith, in July 2025.
Barnet Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 12-18 High Road, East Finchley, in July 2025, converting a vacant basement and ground floor into retail or office space. Peacock and Smith acted as planning advisors for the applicant of this project.
The decision followed discussions regarding traffic, pedestrian safety, and waste management concerns, despite planning officers stating the proposal would contribute to town centre vitality. The application, which Councillor Alison Moore had called in, sought to change the use of the premises to either Retail Class E(a) or Office Class E(c) or (g)(i).
Key facts
- Barnet Council Planning Committee approved the application for 12-18 High Road on 21 July 2025. Source
- The application (reference 22/2977/FUL) was for 12-18 High Road, East Finchley. Source
- The proposal sought to change the use of vacant space to Retail Class E(a) or Office Class E(c) or (g)(i). Source
- Planning officers stated the proposal would contribute to town centre vitality. Source
- Councillor Alison Moore called in the application. Source
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