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26/3074/RCU - Retention/Continued Use Pending

Proposal

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a HMO (House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for up to 6 people (Retrospective Application) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Aug 2026
Consultation
27 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

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Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Retention/Continued Use
Postcode
NW2 3AE
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
21 Aug 2026
Ward
Cricklewood
Target decision
16 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Studio Infinitii Ltd.

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15152558
Site notice
27 Aug 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
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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