152 Friern Barnet Lane London N20 0NL

Pending Consideration TPP/0147/26
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
N20 0NL

Description

1 x Oak (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce crown by 2-2.5m on all aspects (back to previous cuts, max dia cut 7cm). Standing in T19 of Tree Preservation Order. 1 x Lime (applicants ref. T2) - Reduce height down to the main fork in the trunk (approx 8m height reduction) and reduce lateral branches by 3m to maintain proportion. Standing in T18 of Tree Preservation Order.

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

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