Barnet Council approves 79.6% of planning applications, based on 46,965 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Barnet sits 5.4 percentage points below the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 5,045 decided applications, Barnet Council approved 80.8% of planning applications in 2025. The typical time from validation to decision in Barnet is 7.9 weeks, the median across 37,205 applications decided since January 2020. Across 46,965 decisions on record (January 1987 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Barnet is 79.6%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Barnet council planning portal records · Data to 28 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Barnet.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 31,773 | 6,024 | 37,797 | 84.1% |
| Full | 11,810 | 2,134 | 13,944 | 84.7% |
| Prior Approval | 2,158 | 2,149 | 4,307 | 50.1% |
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Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Barnet council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/2744/HSE | Alterations to existing garage / outbuilding including installation of heritage | Approved |
| 26/2851/HSE | Single storey side/rear extension with 2no. rooflights; New patio area with erec | Approved |
| 26/2912/CON | Submission of details of conditions 5 (Enclosure/boundary treatment) 6 (Vehicle | Approved |
| 26/3038/CON | Submission of details of condition 3 (Materials) 4 (Demolition and Construction | Approved |
| 26/3071/HSE | Roof terrace above the existing first floor rear/side extension with sliding doo | Approved |
| 26/3148/HSE | Single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing side return | Approved |
| 26/3120/HSE | Conversion of the existing garage into habitable room including insertion of win | Approved |
| 26/3503/192 | Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window with juliette balcony | Approved |
| 26/0888/FUL | Conversion of an existing dwelling into 2no. self-contained flats. Associated re | Refused |
| 26/2585/CON | Submission of details of conditions 7 (Green roof), 10 (Before survey), 12 (Priv | Approved |
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Based on 46,965 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Barnet is 79.6%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 46,965 planning decisions from Barnet council. 37,375 were approved and 9,590 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, January 1987 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Barnet is 79.6%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
The typical time from validation to decision in Barnet is 7.9 weeks, the median across 37,205 applications decided since January 2020. This PlanningLens figure is calculated from decision dates published by Barnet council itself, reflecting actual elapsed time rather than statutory targets.
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