Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #31 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.

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%) #267 of 282

83%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #244 of 282

82%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #31 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

Nearby applications

11 Constable Close London NW11 6UA

Various internal works to the listed building including Ground Floor: replacemen...

26/1845/LBC - 18 May 2026

Sutherland House 66 Winnington Road London N2 0TX

1 x Eucalyptus (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce the height and density by approxima...

TCP/0279/26 - 15 May 2026

20 Rowan Walk London N2 0QJ

Two single storey rear extensions. Conversion of the garage into habitable room,...

26/1839/HSE - 15 May 2026

44 Northway London NW11 6PE

1 x Small Dead Amelanchier (applicants ref. T1) - Remove. (Exempt works 5-day no...

TCP/0278/26 - 15 May 2026

35 Holne Chase London N2 0QL

Non-material amendments to planning permission reference 24/5480/HSE dated 11/02...

26/1792/NMA - 12 May 2026

35 Wildwood Road London NW11 6UB

1 x Mature Cherry Plum (applicants ref. T1) - Thin by 20% and shape tree as nece...

TCP/0265/26 - 8 May 2026