530A Watford Way London NW7 4RS Data via plota.co.uk

26/1992/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Change of use from a commercial unit at ground floor level and 2 bedroom flat at first floor level to a 7 bedroom, 9 persons HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) for 9 persons including single storey rear extension, changes to fenestration; installation of new windows at the front and side elevations at ground floor level and installation of new door at the front and rear at ground floor level. Erection of front boundary wall, associated soft landscaping, cycle and refuse storage and provision of amenity space… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 May 2026
Consultation
4 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NW7 4RS
Received
28 May 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Ward
Mill Hill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Henry Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14966822
Site notice
4 Jun 2026
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#90 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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