Hendon Goods Yard transformation planned

A major mixed-use scheme has been submitted for planning to transform the disused Hendon Goods Yard into a high-density, residential-led development, delivering new housing, student accommodation, and hotel capacity in north-west London.

Located adjacent to Hendon Station, the 1.72-hectare brownfield site has been largely vacant since the closure of a Toyota depot and workshop in 2022. The proposal aims to repurpose the long and narrow plot—formerly a rail siding—into a vibrant urban community built around sustainable design principles and public transport accessibility.

The application includes:

• 368 residential units, aimed at addressing London’s housing need

• 246 purpose-built student accommodation rooms

• A 243-key hotel, targeting visitors and business travellers

• Around 2,000 sq m of community and commercial space, integrated into the street and podium levels

Six slim towers of varying heights are proposed, all rising from a shared landscaped podium. The scheme also features a wide array of amenities, including a health centre, a fitness and sports complex with a swimming pool, and indoor recreational spaces such as a soft play centre and climbing wall for young people.

The design seeks to counteract the site’s environmental challenges—being bordered by the M1 motorway and Thameslink rail line—through high-quality construction, acoustic mitigation, and green landscaping. A large area of woodland at the site’s northern end will be preserved and incorporated into the development’s open space strategy.

The proposed development aligns with key aims of the Draft London Plan, including suburban densification near transport nodes and the delivery of more homes on underused land. With Hendon Station located just a three-minute walk from the site entrance, the project offers direct connectivity to Central London via Thameslink services.

The site, approximately 900 metres in length and between 18–26 metres wide, poses logistical and design challenges due to its linear form. However, the submitted plans highlight innovative spatial solutions that utilise vertical space and layered podium landscapes to create a functional and attractive urban environment.

The developers note that, if approved, the Hendon Goods Yard development would represent a significant addition to Barnet’s housing and infrastructure provision, and contribute to wider regeneration goals in the borough.