530A Watford Way London NW7 4RS

Pending 26/1992/FUL
Council
Date received
28 May 2026
Date validated
28 May 2026
Postcode
NW7 4RS

Description

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

Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 292. 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
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Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #32 of 292
23%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #25 of 292
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