38 Margaret Road Barnet EN4 9NT Data via plota.co.uk

26/0740/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6 bed HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (Class C4) for 6 people including demolition of the rear conservatory, conversion of the existing garage into a habitable room,insertion of a window to replace the garage door. Associated refuse and recycling and cycle storage… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Refused
12 May 2026
Consultation
2 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 12 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
EN4 9NT
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
East Barnet
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
12 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Bashkal

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14735909
Neighbours
2 Jun 2026
Site notice
26 Mar 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