What percentage of planning applications does Barnet approve?

Barnet approves approximately 82% of planning applications, based on 55,397 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Barnet decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 55,397 planning decisions published by Barnet.

What is the refusal rate for Barnet planning applications?

Barnet refuses approximately 18% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Barnet?

The average planning application in Barnet takes 9.5 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 49,372 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Barnet compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Barnet Planning Decisions — What Gets Approved and Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Barnet

3 days ago

Submission of details of condition 6 (Obscure Glazing) 7 (Cycle Parking and Stor

26/0011/CON · WF22

Approved

3 days ago

Part single, part two storey rear extension. Alterations to the existing patio a

26/1088/FUL · WH22

Approved

3 days ago

Use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 6 people

26/1362/191 · CW22

Refused

3 days ago

Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a 5 be

26/1940/RCU · WH22

Refused

3 days ago

New front vehicular access gates. Associated alterations to landscaping

26/2149/HSE · GS22

Approved

3 days ago

Replace existing flat roof at ground floor rear elevation with pitched roof and

26/2209/192 · EB22

Refused

3 days ago

Use of the property as a self-contained residential unit at ground floor level a

26/1907/191 · GG22

Approved

3 days ago

Part single, part two storey side and rear extension following demolition of the

26/2143/HSE · BO22

Refused

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This page analyses 55,397 planning decisions made by Barnet from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Barnet planning approval rates page.

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