16 Southbourne Avenue London NW9 5BT Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a 6 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) for up to 6 people (Retrospective Application) Associated refuse/recycling and cycle storage Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Refused on 26 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 27 Aug 2026
Documents 20
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 11
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 4
Other documents 1
Site constraints 5
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Important details
How this decision compares
Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Refused, as 42% of changes of use here are.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Barnet in the last twelve months, from validation. Barnet decision record →
Public comments
100% object · above the UK average of 75%
Last counted 27 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14993111
- Site or press notice
- 9 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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.
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