12-18 High Road (reference 22/2977/FUL)
Barnet Council approved plans in July 2025 to convert 12-18 High Road into retail or office space, despite concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety.
Barnet Council's Planning Committee approved plans in July 2025 for the conversion of 12-18 High Road, East Finchley, into retail or office space. The decision followed discussions where concerns were raised regarding traffic, pedestrian safety, and waste management.
The proposal, reference 22/2977/FUL, seeks to change the use of the vacant basement and ground floor space to either Retail Class E(a) or Office Class E(c) or (g)(i). Planning officers stated that the project would contribute to the vitality of the town centre and create an active street frontage.
Key facts
- Plans for 12-18 High Road were approved by Barnet Council's Planning Committee in July 2025. Source
- The proposal is to convert vacant basement and ground floor space into retail or office use. Source
- Concerns about traffic, pedestrian safety, and waste management were raised during discussions. Source
- The application reference number for the project is 22/2977/FUL. Source
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