17 Leigh Street London WC1H 9EW Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/2472/L
Council
Date received
24 Jun 2026
Date validated
24 Jun 2026
Postcode
WC1H 9EW

Description

Refurbishment of the empty ground floor retail unit for conversion to a barber shop. External works include a change of business signage, replacement of the existing projecting sign with a small barbers pole, and repainting of the black shopfront with matt black paint. No structural alterations are proposed. Data via plota.co.uk

Camden
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Camden is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #222 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Camden decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #128 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #222 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #138 of 292
89%
Minor dwellings approved
442 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,969
Total decisions
208 refused in 2025