54 Russell Lane London N20 0AE Data via plota.co.uk

26/2767/HSE - Householder Application Refused
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey side and rear extension with 1no. skylight following demolition of the existing garage and decking area. New front porch. Replacement of front windows with double glazed units to match existing. Relocation of access steps to lower garden. (amended description). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
27 Jul 2026
✓
Consultation
6 Aug 2026
✗
Refused
17 Sept 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Sept 2026

Documents 15

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DN: REFUSE HSE Decision Notice · 17 Sept 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 10

PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR/ROOF Revised Drawing · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF THE LOCATION PLAN Site Location Plan · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF BLOCK PLAN OF THE SITE Block plan · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN/PHOTOS Site Location Plan · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR/ROOF Drawing · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FRONT/REAR Drawing · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SIDE Drawing · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRONT/REAR Drawing · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SIDE Drawing · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION Drawing · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY - COMPLETED FORM CIL Document · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

IMG SITE NOTICE Photo · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE Photo · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 4

Article 4 direction
Article 4 Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Area 1. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Barnet AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Barnet built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 2 (poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 4

Last sold for £570,000 in June 2026. Terraced house, freehold.

1 June 2026£570,000
4 April 2003£250,000
28 June 2002£250,000
29 August 2000£131,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area62 m² (667 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (53 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached bungalow, 4 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
N20 0AE
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
Brunswick Park
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Sept 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
17 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

How this decision compares

Decided in 52 days from validation, about the council's usual 55 days. Refused, as 26% of demolitions here are.

79%decided within 8 weeks
74%approved
259decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Barnet in the last twelve months, from validation. Barnet decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 18 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15112219
Planning Portal ref
PP-15112219
Comments by
27 Aug 2026
Site or press notice
6 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
21 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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New front hardstanding and vehicular access to provide off-street parking
22/1436/HSE
2021 Approved
14 Weirdale Avenue London N20 0AG
Roof extension involving rear dormer with juliette balcony and 3no front facing rooflights
21/4806/192
2020 Approved
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2020 Approved
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Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window, 2no front and 1no side facing…
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2017 Refused
2 Gallants Farm Road Barnet EN4 8ET
Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window, 3no. rooflights to front eleva…
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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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.