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Hendon Architects
Boutique, design-led Hendon architects for refined homes, heritage refurbishments, and value-driven developments in Hendon NW4 — crafted by DOR Architects. We combine context-led design with practical planning strategy and build-ready documentation, so your project is as elegant as it is achievable.
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Our approach as Hendon Architects
Hendon offers a rare mix of village texture, strong transport links, and real architectural variety: generous inter-war houses, 1930s semis, mansion flats, and emerging infill opportunities close to Hendon Central and Brent Street. Successful projects here are about judgement and clarity — adding space, light and performance while respecting established streetscapes and neighbours.
At DOR Architects, we design with elegance, restraint and buildability. Whether you’re opening up a family home, re-planning an apartment, or assessing a multi-unit site, we bring planning fluency with Barnet Council, meticulous detailing, and a calm, collaborative way of working from feasibility to completion.
“The brief: create more light and volume — and keep the street elevation unchanged. That’s Hendon at its best: quiet transformation.”
Where we work in Hendon
Wherever your site, we align design quality with policy and context, coordinating with Barnet planning and specialist consultants to streamline approvals.
Townhouse refurbishments, rear/side extensions, and apartment reconfigurations
Hendon Central & Brent Street
Family-home upgrades, lofts, and kitchen/living expansions
Sunny Gardens & Queens Road area
Heritage-aware works near civic buildings and campus assets
The Burroughs & Church End
Complex sites and subdivision projects with transport proximity
Hendon Lane / Finchley borders
Boutique infill and mews-style schemes with careful massing and access strategies
Backland & corner plots
Planning & heritage in NW4
Hendon is governed by Barnet Council’s policies with frequent overlays: Conservation Areas, tree protections, flood/drainage constraints, and in some instances Green Belt or Metropolitan Open Land nearby.
Our submissions are polished and persuasive: BIM visuals, clear design narratives, daylight/sunlight analysis, arboricultural input where required, and early officer dialogue to reduce risk.
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Conservation Area and character guidance
Façades, rooflines, and materials require contextual handling
Daylight/sunlight & privacy
Especially for extensions and infill on tight urban plots
Basements/substructure
Structural methodology, hydrology and neighbour amenity are scrutinised
Parking & access
for multi-unit or mixed-use schemes near town/parade settings
Certificates of Lawfulness
Advisable where permitted development may apply (e.g., lofts, certain rear additions)
Lifestyle, sustainability, and value uplift
Brighter spaces, smarter layouts, and improved flow between indoor and outdoor living
Brighter spaces, smarter layouts, and improved flow between indoor and outdoor living
Lifestyle
Better insulation, discreet renewable energy solutions, and future-ready systems
Sustainability
Homes in Barnet consistently see above-average returns when improved with design-led interventions
Value Uplift
Case study:
discreet transformation in NW4
A 1930s semi on a tree-lined Hendon street needed light, flow and better family space — without altering its calm street presence.
- Approach: A modest rear/side addition with brickwork to match, slim-frame openings, and rooflights aligned to structural rhythm.
- Inside: Re-planned ground floor for sightlines and daylight; utility and storage rationalised; improved relationship to the garden.
- Strategy: Evidence-led submission with daylight analysis and neighbour-amenity diagrams, addressing privacy and massing.
Our services process
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Feasibility & early advice
Planning route, constraints, budget envelope and programme — a clear, honest brief from day one.
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3D Architural design
Policy-aligned submissions supported by heritage statements, daylight/sunlight reports, and compelling visuals.
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Planning applications
Policy-aligned submissions with the right reports (heritage, daylight/sunlight, transport, arboriculture). BIM visuals to communicate intent.
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Technical design
Coordinated details/specifications for accurate pricing and fewer site surprises. We design for build.
Why choose DOR architects
Read about how we work and then let’s book a call to chat about your project.
3D/BIM workflows
Full 3D/BIM workflows for precision and better client communication
Comprehensive support
End-to-end support from concept to completion with proven track record with homeowners, developers, and mixed-use schemes
expertise and experience
Deep Barnet planning expertise, including Conservation Areas and listed buildings
context-sensitive design
Elegant, context-aware design for homes and developments
FAQs
Do I need planning permission in Hendon?
Sometimes, yes. Conservation Areas, character policies and neighbour considerations mean even modest works can require consent. We’ll advise on the simplest compliant route.
Is basement development possible?
It can be — but expect scrutiny on structure, hydrology and neighbour amenity. Early specialist input is key.
Can I extend a 1930s semi or terrace?
Usually yes. Side/rear additions and lofts are common with proportion, materials and overlooking handled carefully.
Do you work on apartments and mansion blocks?
Absolutely. We re-plan apartments for better light/flow, coordinate services upgrades, and manage freeholder approvals.
How long does planning take?
Typically 8–12 weeks, though more complex heritage or multi-unit schemes may require additional consultation time.
Can you help with a multi-unit infill site?
Yes. We combine feasibility, planning strategy and elegant massing to align viability with policy and neighbourhood fit.
Can you integrate sustainability upgrades?
Yes. From insulation and airtightness to discreet renewable systems, we design for energy efficiency without compromising aesthetics.
Are you only Hendon Architects?
No. We operate in many North London areas and surrounding areas, see them here. We also sometimes go further if you have a project that is intriguing – let us know.
Disclaimer: This page provides general guidance only and does not constitute professional advice. Always seek project-specific advice. Last updated: September 2025
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Dor has been incredible to work with on our renovation. He is extremely thorough, very reachable, attentive to detail, and really listens. He and his team put extra care into their work and come to the table organised with well-thought-out questions. We feel we’re in safe hands moving into construction because everything has been planned to such detail ahead of time, with clear direction, problem-solving, and great communication between all teams involved. For any future project, we’re definitely coming back to Dor! 😍
