2 Downhurst Avenue London NW7 3QA Data via plota.co.uk

26/1939/PNH - Prior Notification (Householder) Refused

Proposal

Single storey rear extension with a maximum proposed depth of 6.0m, a maximum height of 2.99m and an eaves height of 2.99m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 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

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Prior Notification (Householder)
Postcode
NW7 3QA
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Edgware
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Jul 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Required and Refused
Decision date
30 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Office for Architectural Culture Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14956674
Neighbours
2 Jul 2026
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