42A And 42B Algernon Road London NW4 3SY Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/2359/FUL
Council
Date received
22 Jun 2026
Date validated
25 Jun 2026
Postcode
NW4 3SY

Description

Change of use of 2no. existing residential flats (Class C3) into 2no. HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) units (Class C4). Including part single, part two storey side and rear extension to existing rear outrigger. Associated amenity space and provision of cycle storage… Data via plota.co.uk

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