The London Borough of Haringey covers a varied part of North London, combining established residential neighbourhoods, busy town centres, historic streets, large housing estates, commercial areas and important open spaces. Haringey planning applications can therefore range from domestic extensions and loft conversions to property subdivisions, changes of use, new housing and larger regeneration projects.

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The borough includes Wood Green, Tottenham, Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Hornsey, Harringay, Highgate, Finsbury Park, Alexandra Park, Bounds Green, Seven Sisters, West Green, Noel Park, Fortis Green and parts of Stroud Green. Each area has its own mixture of property types, architectural character, planning history and development pressures.

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In residential neighbourhoods such as Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Hornsey, Highgate, Fortis Green and Alexandra Park, planning applications frequently involve rear and side extensions, loft conversions, roof alterations, replacement windows, garden buildings and changes to traditional houses.

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The scale, design and materials of a proposal may be particularly important where properties form part of a consistent terrace or established street. Planning officers may consider the effect on neighbouring homes, local character, daylight, privacy and the appearance of the original building.

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Wood Green, Tottenham, Seven Sisters, Harringay and parts of Finsbury Park contain a mixture of houses, flats, shops, commercial premises and redevelopment sites. Proposals in these locations may involve property conversions, new flats, changes of use, commercial alterations, mixed-use development and larger residential schemes.

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Conservation Areas and Local Planning Controls

 

Haringey contains conservation areas, listed buildings and neighbourhoods with distinctive architectural character. Planning applications affecting these locations may require greater attention to detailed design, materials, roof forms, windows and the relationship between the proposal and surrounding buildings.

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Additional planning controls may affect:

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• Replacement windows and external doors

• Roof extensions and dormer windows

• Rear and side extensions

• Basement alterations

• Boundary walls, gates and railings

• Shopfronts and advertisements

• Demolition of buildings or structures

• External materials and architectural details

• Work affecting listed buildings

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Some properties may also be affected by Article 4 Directions, previous planning conditions or restrictions on permitted development rights. Work that might ordinarily be completed without an application could therefore require formal Haringey planning permission.

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A proposal affecting a listed building may require listed building consent as well as planning permission. Detailed drawings, heritage information and material specifications may be needed to explain how the proposed work will preserve the building’s architectural and historic significance.

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Using the Haringey Planning Search

 

The Haringey planning search can be used to review current and historic applications affecting properties and development sites throughout the borough.

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Users can normally:

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• Search Haringey planning applications by address or reference

• View submitted drawings and supporting documents

• Check whether an application is pending, approved or refused

• Read decision notices and planning conditions

• Examine the planning history of a property

• Review applications affecting neighbouring sites

• Follow the progress of a current application

• Comment on proposals open for consultation

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Carrying out a Haringey planning permission search before preparing a proposal can help identify previous decisions affecting the property and surrounding area.

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Approved applications may provide useful local context, while refused proposals can reveal concerns involving design, heritage, overlooking, loss of light, parking, refuse storage or the intensity of development.

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However, approval for another property does not automatically mean that a similar proposal will be accepted. Each application is assessed according to its individual site, planning history, neighbouring relationships and the planning policies applying at the time.

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Haringey Planning Portal

 

The Haringey planning portal provides access to publicly available application records, drawings, supporting documents, decision notices and planning conditions.

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The portal can be particularly useful when:

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• Considering an extension or loft conversion

• Checking whether previous work had permission

• Investigating the planning history of a property

• Reviewing proposed development nearby

• Looking for comparable applications

• Checking planning conditions

• Preparing a new planning application

• Buying, selling or developing property

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Planning records should be interpreted carefully. A previous approval may have been granted under different policies, property circumstances or permitted development rights.

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Haringey Planning Permission

 

The correct application route will depend on the type of property, the proposed work and any restrictions affecting the site.

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Haringey planning permission may be required for:

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• House and flat extensions

• Loft conversions and roof alterations

• Property conversions and subdivisions

• Houses in multiple occupation

• Changes of use

• New homes and infill development

• Shopfront and commercial alterations

• Replacement windows in sensitive locations

• Retrospective development

• Work affecting conservation areas or listed buildings

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Some smaller projects may qualify as permitted development. A Lawful Development Certificate can provide formal confirmation that proposed or existing development is lawful.

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Preparing a Haringey Planning Application

 

Before drawings are prepared, it is important to establish the correct application route. Depending on the project, this may include:

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• Householder planning permission

• Full planning permission

• Prior approval

• Listed building consent

• Advertisement consent

• Change-of-use permission

• Lawful Development Certificate

• Retrospective planning permission

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A complete submission may require:

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• Location and block plans

• Existing and proposed floor plans

• Existing and proposed elevations

• Roof plans and building sections

• Street-scene drawings

• Design and access information

• Heritage or conservation statements

• Daylight and sunlight assessments

• Transport and parking information

• Tree, landscaping or ecology reports

• Drainage, waste or servicing details

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Planning Application Support

 

Planning Application Services (PAS) can assist with planning advice, architectural drawings and the preparation and submission of applications for properties throughout Haringey.