18 Pennine Drive London NW2 1PB Data via plota.co.uk

26/0027/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a 4 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) for up to 6 people Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Jan 2026
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Validated
2 Feb 2026
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Refused
27 Mar 2026
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Consultation
2 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 27 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Documents 11

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DELEGATED REPORT Report · 2 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DN: REFUSE FUL Decision Notice · 27 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF PLANNING STATEMENT Planning statement · 21 Jan 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF EXISTING/PROPOSED Drawing · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Site Location Plan · 20 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF THE LOCATION PLAN Site Location Plan · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF COMMENT(FULL) Public Comment · 11 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF COMMENT(FULL) Public Comment · 11 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF SITE PHOTO Photo · 11 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL CIL Document · 20 Jan 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Barnet
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NW2 1PB
Received
5 Jan 2026
Validated
2 Feb 2026
Ward
Cricklewood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Mar 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
27 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Jeremy Leaf & Co

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14587396
Neighbours
2 Apr 2026
Site notice
12 Feb 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
10 Cotswold Gardens London NW2 1QR
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension with 1no. skylight. Conversion of th…
25/3950/HSE
2024 Approved
10 Cotswold Gardens London NW2 1QR
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension with 1no. skylight. Conversion of th…
24/3715/HSE
2023 Refused
23 Pennine Drive London NW2 1NX
Conversion of the existing dwelling into 2no. self-contained flats including single store…
23/5104/FUL
2023 Refused
10 Cotswold Gardens London NW2 1QR
Conversion of the existing dwelling into 2no. self-contained flats including part single…
23/5318/FUL
2022 Approved
10 Pennine Drive London NW2 1PB
Conversion of the existing dwelling into 2no self-contained flats, demolition of existing…
22/1027/FUL
2023
23 Pennine Drive London NW2 1NX
Single storey side/rear extension
23/1292/HSE
2023
23 Pennine Drive London NW2 1NX
Single storey rear extension with a proposed depth of 6.00 metres from original rear wall…
23/1287/PNH
2022 Approved
23 Pennine Drive London NW2 1NX
Alterations to existing extensions and addition of rear dormer window
22/5259/HSE
2022 Approved
10 Cotswold Gardens London NW2 1QR
Single storey rear extension with 6m beyond the original rear wall, 4m maximum height and…
22/5701/PNH
2022 Approved
149 Hendon Way London NW2 2NA
Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer and new side gable windows
22/4789/192
2022 Approved
15 Cotswold Gardens London NW2 1QT
Conversion of the existing dwelling into 2no. self contained flats. Associated refuse and…
22/4252/FUL
2022
5 Cheviot Gardens London NW2 1QP
Conversion of the existing dwelling into 2no. self-contained flats including part single…
22/4351/FUL
2022 Refused
5 Cheviot Gardens London NW2 1QP
Rear extension having a depth of 5.9m, maximum height of 2.90 and an eaves height of 2.65…
22/3793/PNH
2022 Approved
Pennine House Pennine Drive London NW2 1PA
Roof extension involving rear dormer, 3no front facing rooflights and 1no side facing roo…
22/3203/192
2022 Approved
1 Cotswold Gate London NW2 1QS
Part single-part two storey rear infill extension. Roof extension involving hip to gable…
22/2369/HSE
2022 Withdrawn
Flat B 31 Pennine Drive London NW2 1NU
Rear roof terrace with associated railings
22/0956/FUL
2022 Approved
5 Cleveland Gardens London NW2 1EA
Single storey rear extension with a proposed depth of 6.00 metres from original rear wall…
22/1935/PNH
2022 Approved
Pennine House Pennine Drive London NW2 1PA
Roof extension involving rear dormer window, 2no side dormers, 4no front and 1no side fac…
22/0724/HSE
2022 Refused
23 Pennine Drive London NW2 1NX
Part single, part two storey rear and side extension with 1no juliette balcony and side g…
22/0529/HSE
2022 Refused
23 Pennine Drive London NW2 1NX
Part single, part two storey rear and side extension, including 1no juliette balcony and…
22/0526/HSE
2016 Approved
Ground Floor Flat 34 Pennine Drive London NW2 1PD
Single storey rear extension
16/1142/FUL
2016 Approved
28 Pennine Drive London NW2 1PD
Extensions to roof involving hip to gable end, rear dormer and 2 no rooflights to the fro…
16/1400/192
2016 Approved
1 Cumbrian Gardens London NW2 1EB
Conversion of property into 2no self-contained flats following first floor rear extension…
16/0469/FUL
2016 Approved
15 Pennine Drive London NW2 1NX
Single storey rear extension. Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window w…
16/0238/192
2016 Approved
12 Pennine Drive London NW2 1PB
Relocation and enlargement of existing garage. Alteration to fence
16/0229/192
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
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings