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545 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

Refused Camden 2017/5562/P Full Planning Permission

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Change of use of existing 12 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) to a single dwellinghouse (Class C3)

As published by the council, reference 2017/5562/P

Application record

Reference
2017/5562/P
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Refused As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Refused
Received
5 Oct 2017
Validated
14 Feb 2018
Decided
15 May 2018
Ward
Fortune Green (Pre May 2022)
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
NW3 7BJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 2 applications since 2015: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • 2015/3362/P Refused

    545 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Erection of 4 storey building plus basement to provide 7 residential units, comprising 2x1bed, 3x2beds and 2x3beds, following demolition of existing house in multiple occupation.

    Decided 23 Oct 2015 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Oct 2017

    Received by Camden

  2. 14 Feb 2018

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 May 2018

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 30 Sep 2026

    Status changed to FINAL DECISION

    Previously Final Decision.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Camden refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 545 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    2015/3362/P 50 yards away

    Erection of 4 storey building plus basement to provide 7 residential units, comprising 2x1bed, 3x2beds and 2x3beds, following demolition of existing house in multiple occupation.

    Refused Full applications Demolition
  • 543 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    2015/2498/P 50 yards away

    Conversion of the Doctors Surgery into 3 x 2Bed self-contained flats on the ground, first and at roof level, following the erection of rear infill extension, a rear single storey rear extension at ground floor level and at roof level, installation of glazing panels and balustrade for a rear first roof terrace a balcony at second floor level and alteration to the rear fenestration. (revised)

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1
    Small domestic
  • 551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    2020/5444/P 50 yards away

    Part change of use from Use Class E and F1 and remodelling of the existing building to provide residential apartments (C3) along with flexible commercial (Class E)/pub/wine bar/drinking establishments (Sui Generis) uses, alterations including partial demolition and extensions at the rear at lower ground, ground and first floor levels, extension to provide an additional storey at roof level, levelling of the lower ground floor level, remodelling and restoration of front facade, amenity space, cycle parking and associated works (Site does not include 1st to 3rd floor of 551 Finchley Road).

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1
  • 551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    2022/3596/P Submitted 22 Aug 2022 50 yards away

    Amendments (changes to condition 7 wording to secure two adaptable units to Part M4(2) standard rather than Part M4(3)(2)(a)) to planning permission ref: 2020/5444/P granted 24/12/2021 for the Part change of use from Use Class E and F1 and remodelling of the existing building to provide residential apartments (C3) along with flexible commercial (Class E)/pub/wine bar/drinking establishments (Sui Generis) uses, alterations including partial demolition and extensions at the rear at lower ground, ground and first floor levels, extension to provide an additional storey at roof level, levelling of the lower ground floor level, remodelling and restoration of front facade, amenity space, cycle parking and associated works.

    Granted Amendments New dwelling Extension +1 4 docs
  • 551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    2019/6405/P 50 yards away

    Change of use from original lawful uses (office, light-industrial, retail and non-residential institution uses - classes B1a/B1c/A1/D1) and remodelling of the existing building to provide 33-room apart-hotel (class C1) and co-working space/cafe (classes B1/A3) and a flexible retail/non-residential institution/assembly and leisure unit (classes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5/D1/D2), associated alterations including partial demolition and extensions at the rear at lower ground, ground and first floor levels, extension to provide an additional storey at roof level, levelling of the lower ground floor level, and remodelling and restoration of front façade (Site does not include 1st to 3rd floor of 551 Finchley Road).

    Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition
  • 551 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    2025/0577/P 50 yards away

    92% historically approved

    Replacement of timber windows with UPVC double-glazed windows to first, second and third floors.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

In Camden

  • 2026/0990/P Refused

    1 Bleeding Heart Yard & 19 Greville Street London EC1N 8SJ

    Change of use from office space and restaurant use (Class E) and members club (Sui Generis) to affordable workspace and restaurant use (Class E) and 1 x residential unit on the third and fourth floors (Class C3). Erection of a two-storey roof extension across 19 Greville Street and 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second-floor level to the interior courtyard elevation, ground-floor fenestration changes, and a roof terrace for the associated residential unit.

    Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/3044/P Granted

    London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB

    Details to discharge Condition 25 Part A (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission ref. 2020/1481/P dated 17/05/24 for 'Redevelopment of site to provide new and reconfigured community centre and ancillary residential accommodation (Class D1/ D2) involving alterations to retained buildings at No's. 50, 51 and 52 Camden Square including replacement of two storey 'link' building; demolition of Murray Street and Murray Mews buildings and replacement with part-three / part-four storey building (plus basement level) with second and third floor terraces and new entrance; associated landscaping and cycle parking'.

    Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/4338/P Awaiting decision

    32 Willoughby Road London NW3 1RU

    Details to discharge condition 6 (tree protection methods) of planning permission 2025/4186/P granted 13/11/2025 for 'Demolition of existing two storey outrigger and replacement with part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer and roof light to main roof at rear, new windows to flanking wall, replacement of existing windows and installation of a gate and fence to side'.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/4141/P Awaiting decision

    24 Endell Street London WC2H 9HQ

    Relocation of three air conditioning condenser units to first floor roof, construction of an acoustic enclosure and other associated works.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/3907/P Awaiting decision

    Flat 1 16 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5NL

    External renovations to the front of the property, including works to the entry porch, steps, replacment front door, installation of metal railings to boundary wall and paving to front garden and erection of a glass roof to the side passage to create a bike shelter.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications