5 The Loning London NW9 6DR Data via plota.co.uk

26/1415/RCU - Retention/Continued Use Withdrawn

Proposal

Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) (Retrospective Application) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Withdrawn
19 May 2026

Withdrawn on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Retention/Continued Use
Postcode
NW9 6DR
Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Ward
Colindale South
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14863811
Site notice
30 Apr 2026
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#90 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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