Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016)
Barnet Council's Planning Committee is currently applying residential design guidance to extension proposals, refusing two in July 2025 despite councillor call-ins.
In July 2025, Barnet Council's Planning Committee refused two separate residential extension proposals, despite councillors calling in both applications. For Golders Manor Drive, Councillor Peter Zinkin argued the proposed roof and first-floor rear extensions were in keeping with the area's character and would not impact amenity.
Similarly, in July 2025, the committee refused a roof extension at Hillside Gardens, which Councillor Shuey Gordon had argued was in keeping with the area's character. Council planning officers had recommended refusal for this proposal, citing concerns over its siting, design, size, and scale.
The Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016) provides guidance on residential design standards for developments in Barnet. No further discussions or decisions on this policy are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Planning Committee refused a proposal for roof extensions at Golders Manor Drive in July 2025. Source
- Barnet Council's Planning Committee refused a roof extension proposal at Hillside Gardens in July 2025. Source
- Councillor Peter Zinkin called in the Golders Manor Drive application, arguing it was in keeping with the area's character. Source
- Councillor Shuey Gordon called in the Hillside Gardens application, arguing it was in keeping with the area's character. Source
- Council planning officers recommended refusal for the Hillside Gardens proposal due to concerns over siting, design, size, and scale. Source
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