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

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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

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