29 Park Road Barnet EN5 5SE Data via plota.co.uk

26/1678/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) for 6 people. Associated refuse/recycling/cycle storage Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 May 2026
Refused
30 Jun 2026
Consultation
2 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 30 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
EN5 5SE
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
High Barnet
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
30 Jun 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
30 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
David Mansoor

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14606220
Neighbours
2 Jul 2026
Site notice
14 May 2026
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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