5 Woodlands London NW11 9QJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/1605/RCU - Retention/Continued Use Approved

Proposal

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

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Application progress

Received
29 Apr 2026
Consultation
7 May 2026
Approved
7 Jul 2026

Approved on 7 Jul 2026 · Committee Decision · Last checked 10 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Retention/Continued Use
Postcode
NW11 9QJ
Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
29 Apr 2026
Ward
Golders Green
Case officer
Show
Target decision
24 Jun 2026
Decision
Approve subject to conditions
Decision date
7 Jul 2026
Decision level
Committee Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Eade Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14895083
Site notice
7 May 2026
Committee
23 Jun 2026
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