5 Woodlands London NW11 9QJ

Pending Consideration 26/1605/RCU
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
NW11 9QJ

Description

Part retrospective: Part single, part two storey side and rear extension with lowerered rear decking area with associated fencing. Erection of a porch and a front dormer. Formation of basement level with associated lightwell

6.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#66 of 282

Barnet is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #22 out of 282. 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.

Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #267 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #244 of 282
98%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #22 of 282
23%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #24 of 282
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