East Finchley Library 226 High Road London N2 9BB Data via plota.co.uk

26/1261/LBC - Listed Building Consent / Demolition Approved

Proposal

Internal works including rewiring to small power, lighting and fire alarm and replacement of the existing wet heating system with a radiant electrical system to all areas. Replacement of 1no. external light to front elevation Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Consultation
28 May 2026
Approved
13 Jul 2026

Approved on 13 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Listed Building Consent / Demolition
Postcode
N2 9BB
Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Ward
East Finchley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Jul 2026
Decision
Approve subject to conditions
Decision date
13 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
London Borough Barnet

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14788753
Site notice
28 May 2026
Press notice
4 Jun 2026
Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#90 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

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