Basement 71 Watling Avenue Edgware HA8 0LD

Pending Consideration 26/1283/191
Council
Date received
2 Apr 2026
Date validated
6 Apr 2026
Postcode
HA8 0LD

Description

Use as a commercial workshop unit (Use Class E)

Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 292. Only 23% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% 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, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #32 of 292
23%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #25 of 292
53%
Minor dwellings approved
323 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
123 decided
2,539
Total decisions
599 refused in 2025