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551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

Granted Camden 2023/0383/P Variation or Removal of Condition(s)

Works: New dwelling Extension Demolition Domestic

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Relates to 2020/5444/P

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.

As published by the council, reference 2023/0383/P

Application record

Reference
2023/0383/P
Type
Variation or Removal of Condition(s)
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
Received
21 Apr 2023
Validated
2 May 2023
Decided
13 Dec 2023
Ward
Fortune Green
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
NW3 7BJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 14 applications since 2021: 12 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/0222/P Awaiting decision

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Details submitted in relation to condition 18 (Thames Water approval) of approved application 2023/0383/P (for: Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.)

    Submitted 21 Jan 2026 Full applications
  • 2024/2202/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details for Condition 21 (Waste Storage and Removal) of Planning Permission ref. 2023/0383/P.

    Decided 13 Sep 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/0826/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Details to discharge Conditions 16 (PV Panels), 17 (Be Green), and 25 (Mechanical Ventilation) of planning permission ref. 2023/0383/P dated 13/12/2023 for Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.

    Decided 27 Aug 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/2203/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details for Condition 10 (Green Roof) of Planning Permission ref. 2023/0383/P.

    Decided 16 Aug 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/2790/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details for partial discharge of Condition 3 part a (external doors only) and part b (shopfronts) of Planning Permission ref. 2023/0383/P.

    Decided 16 Aug 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/2085/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Amendments to the wording of Condition 7 (accessible homes) of planning permission 2023/0383/P dated 13/12/2023 for 'Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.'.

    Decided 18 Jul 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/2359/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details for Condition 3 part d only (roof level gables design) of Planning Permission ref. 2023/0383/P.

    Decided 27 Jun 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/0518/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details pursuant to part discharge condition 3a (windows, doors and balustrade details excluding the ground floor doors on the front elevation), 3c (facing materials), and 3e (details of windows, doors, balustrades, materials and window drawings) of planning permission 2023/0383/P granted 13/12/2023 for variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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 and 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 (summary)

    Decided 23 May 2024 Full applications
  • 2023/2536/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Tree protection details required by condition 8 of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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 (Site does not include 1st to 3rd floor of 551 Finchley Road).

    Decided 9 Oct 2023 Full applications
  • 2023/0690/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Internal residential noise report and external plant noise report required by conditions 11 and 12 of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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 (Site does not include 1st to 3rd floor of 551 Finchley Road).

    Decided 27 Mar 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Apr 2023

    Received by Camden

  2. 2 May 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 13 Dec 2023

    Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 2020/5444/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    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).

    Decided 24 Dec 2021 Full applications

8 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 2026/0222/P Awaiting decision

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Details submitted in relation to condition 18 (Thames Water approval) of approved application 2023/0383/P (for: Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.)

    Submitted 21 Jan 2026 Full applications
  • 2024/2202/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details for Condition 21 (Waste Storage and Removal) of Planning Permission ref. 2023/0383/P.

    Decided 13 Sep 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/0826/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Details to discharge Conditions 16 (PV Panels), 17 (Be Green), and 25 (Mechanical Ventilation) of planning permission ref. 2023/0383/P dated 13/12/2023 for Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.

    Decided 27 Aug 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/2203/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details for Condition 10 (Green Roof) of Planning Permission ref. 2023/0383/P.

    Decided 16 Aug 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/2790/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details for partial discharge of Condition 3 part a (external doors only) and part b (shopfronts) of Planning Permission ref. 2023/0383/P.

    Decided 16 Aug 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/2085/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Amendments to the wording of Condition 7 (accessible homes) of planning permission 2023/0383/P dated 13/12/2023 for 'Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.'.

    Decided 18 Jul 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/2359/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details for Condition 3 part d only (roof level gables design) of Planning Permission ref. 2023/0383/P.

    Decided 27 Jun 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/0518/P Granted

    551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    Approval of details pursuant to part discharge condition 3a (windows, doors and balustrade details excluding the ground floor doors on the front elevation), 3c (facing materials), and 3e (details of windows, doors, balustrades, materials and window drawings) of planning permission 2023/0383/P granted 13/12/2023 for variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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 and 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 (summary)

    Decided 23 May 2024 Full applications

Documents

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28 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 13 December 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 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
  • 551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ

    2024/0826/P 50 yards away

    Details to discharge Conditions 16 (PV Panels), 17 (Be Green), and 25 (Mechanical Ventilation) of planning permission ref. 2023/0383/P dated 13/12/2023 for Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.

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

    2026/0222/P Submitted 21 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~25 Mar

    Details submitted in relation to condition 18 (Thames Water approval) of approved application 2023/0383/P (for: Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 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; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.)

    Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 3 docs
    Domestic

In Camden

  • 2026/1139/P Granted

    25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

    Alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors approved under planning permission 2024/0312/P dated 06/08/2024.

    Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 2026/4266/P Awaiting decision

    Unit 3A Camden Wharf London 28 Jamestown Road NW1 7BY

    Variation of the planning permission dated 15.3.1999 (Registered No PE9700702R3) for the redevelopment of the eastern part of the site by the erection of a four-storey building for mixed A1, A3 and B1 and the retention of the lock-keepers cottage as a Canal Information Centre with ancillary retail/ cafe comprising alterations to the elevations, fenestration, shopfront, balustrading, terraces, roof plant and the omission of the approved canopy over the pedestrian area as well as the discharging of part of condition 1 of the said planning permission relating to approval of details of balustrades, shopfronts, the canopy attached to the commercial building and any structure related to it.

    Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 2026/3366/P Granted

    Flat Lower Ground Floor 133 King Henry's Road London NW3 3RD

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2025/1032/P dated 23/04/2025 (which amended 2023/5117/P dated 22/03/2024 (for: Erection of single storey rear extension at lower ground floor, new windows to front and side elevations and new front door) NAMELY, changes to front elevation window and materials

    Received 6 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 2026/4223/P Awaiting decision

    6 Conybeare London NW3 3SD

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 2022/2870/P, dated 13/12/2022, for the erection of a single-storey roof extension and internal roof terrace to the front part of the building, namely to regularise amendments to the approved scheme.

    Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 2026/4045/P Granted

    234 - 240 Grafton Road London NW5 4NS

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 2024/4574/P granted 21/01/2026 for 'Erection of mansard roof extension to accommodate 1 x one bedroom and 1 x two bedroom dwellings; erection of a part one part two storey semi-detached one bedroom dwelling within rear garden to Dale Road; new cycle storage within rear garden, installation of 1 x ASHP in rear garden and 2 x ASHP on mansard roof of terrace, alterations to front boundary treatment.' namely to amend windows on the rear elevation of the existing building.

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Amendments