45 The Bishops Avenue London N2 0BN

Pending Consideration TPP/0242/26
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
N2 0BN

Description

Maple and Ash Group (applicants ref. G1) - Cut back all trees along the western boundary of the property to allow approx. 2m clearance from building. Standing in Area A3 of Tree Preservation Order. 1 x English Oak (applicants ref. T8) - Reduce protruding limb growing over the garden by approx. 4-5m in order to rebalance crown. Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area. Standing in T52 of Tree Preservation Order.

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