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

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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