What percentage of planning applications does Barnet approve?

Barnet approves approximately 80% of planning applications, based on 47,231 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Barnet decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 47,231 planning decisions published by Barnet.

What is the refusal rate for Barnet planning applications?

Barnet refuses approximately 20% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Barnet?

The typical planning application in Barnet takes 7.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 37,424 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. 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

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2 days ago

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a HMO (House in Mult

26/3135/RCU · CN22

Refused

2 days ago

2no. single-storey rear extensions with a proposed depth of 6 metres, maximum he

26/3320/PNH · GG22

Refused

2 days ago

Conversion of the existing garage into utility room/study, insertion of window t

26/3450/192 · BP22

Approved

3 days ago

Phased development for the demolition of the existing building and erection of a

25/3747/FUL · GG22

Approved

3 days ago

Additional partial storey at first floor level (Amended Proposal)

26/2108/HSE · HB22

Refused

3 days ago

New front hardstanding and vehicular access to provide off-street parking. Insta

26/2478/RCU · WF22

Refused

3 days ago

First and second storey side extension with gabled roof end . Alterations to exi

26/3131/HSE · CH22

Approved

3 days ago

Submission of details of condition 6 (Demolition and Construction Management and

26/3431/CON · CH22

Approved

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This page analyses 47,231 planning decisions made by Barnet, from January 1987 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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