8 Ventnor Drive London N20 8BP Data via plota.co.uk

26/1894/192 - Proposed Lawful Development Certificate Approved

Proposal

Removal of existing hipped roof on side elevation (Phase 1). Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window, 2no. Front facing rooflights and new side gable window (Phase 2) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 May 2026
Approved
17 Jun 2026

Approved on 17 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate
Postcode
N20 8BP
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
Totteridge & Woodside
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Jul 2026
Decision
Lawful
Decision date
17 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Smart Skills Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14891011
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