Basement 71 Watling Avenue Edgware HA8 0LD Data via plota.co.uk

26/1283/191 - Existing Lawful Development Certificate Refused

Proposal

Use as a commercial workshop unit (Use Class E) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Refused
1 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 1 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Existing Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
HA8 0LD
Received
3 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Ward
Burnt Oak
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jun 2026
Decision
Unlawful
Decision date
1 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
DesignWe

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14831316
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#90 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #42 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Barnet is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #285 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #42 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #29 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
319 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
132 decided
2,541
Total decisions
625 refused in the year to March 2026