Planning application · Barnet
25/0574/RCU.
30 Allandale Avenue London N3 3PJ
Full / Other Planning at 30 Allandale Avenue London N3 3PJ, received 11 Feb 2025 — refused on 25 Nov 2025 by committee.
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Refused
Outcome
25 Nov 2025
41 wks
Decision time
33 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
137
Documents
137 linked
10
Objections
72 in support
Yes
Appeal
Appeal in progress
Record from the Barnet planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Use of the existing ancillary swimming pool building for commercial operations (Retrospective application)
Reference
25/0574/RCU
Type
Retention/Continued Use
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N3 3PJ
Council
Received
11 Feb 2025
Validated
28 Feb 2025
Target date
25 Apr 2025
Decision date
25 Nov 2025
Decision route
Planning committee
Status
Refused
Council register
Reference
25/0574/RCU
Type
Retention/Continued Use
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N3 3PJ
Council
Received
11 Feb 2025
Validated
28 Feb 2025
Target date
25 Apr 2025
Decision date
25 Nov 2025
Decision route
Planning committee
Status
Refused
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 25 Nov 2025, determined by the planning committee — 41 weeks from submission (33 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
11 Feb 2025
Application received
28 Feb 2025
Application validated
25 Apr 2025
Statutory target date
25 Nov 2025
Committee decision: Refused
Appeal
Appeal in progress
11 Feb 2025
Application received
28 Feb 2025
Application validated
25 Apr 2025
Statutory target date
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25 Nov 2025
Committee decision: Refused
Appeal
Appeal in progress
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The introduction and continued operation of commercial swimming lesson activity
within the private garden and pool outbuilding has resulted in a material change of
character on the site, through regular comings and goings, the congregation of
visitors and a commercialised pattern of activity. The use is harmful to the
established residential character and tranquillity of Allandale Avenue by reason of
the continuous presence of a commercial operation within a domestic garden. The
proposal is therefore contrary to Policy CDH01 of the Adopted Barnet Local Plan
(2025), Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021) and the NPPF (2025).
2
The commercial use of the pool outbuilding results in significant harm to the
amenity of neighbouring residential properties, particularly due to noise disturbance
from poolside activities, user arrivals and departures. The proposed operational
hours, including evening and weekend use, are considered unacceptable in a
densely populated residential area, exacerbating the potential for noise nuisance.
This is contrary to Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Policies CDH01 and
ECC02 of the Local Plan (2025) and the Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016).
1
The introduction and continued operation of commercial swimming lesson activity
within the private garden and pool outbuilding has resulted in a material change of
character on the site, through regular comings and goings, the congregation of
visitors and a commercialised pattern of activity. The use is harmful to the
established residential character and tranquillity of Allandale Avenue by reason of
the continuous presence of a commercial operation within a domestic garden. The
proposal is therefore contrary to Policy CDH01 of the Adopted Barnet Local Plan
(2025), Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021) and the NPPF (2025).
2
The commercial use of the pool outbuilding results in significant harm to the
amenity of neighbouring residential properties, particularly due to noise disturbance
from poolside activities, user arrivals and departures. The proposed operational
hours, including evening and weekend use, are considered unacceptable in a
densely populated residential area, exacerbating the potential for noise nuisance.
This is contrary to Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Policies CDH01 and
ECC02 of the Local Plan (2025) and the Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016).
Policies cited
CDH01D3NPPFECC02
Appeal
Appeal
Outcome
Appeal in progress
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Appeal in progress
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Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
10
In support
72
Total comments
82
Objections
10
In support
72
Total comments
82
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer (report to committee)
Determined at committee
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer (report to committee)
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Determined at committee
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.