Barnet Council approves 81.7% of planning applications, based on 55,397 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Barnet sits 6.9 percentage points below the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 5,047 decided applications, Barnet Council approved 80.8% of planning applications in 2025. The average time from validation to decision in Barnet is 9.5 weeks, measured across 49,372 decided applications. Across 55,397 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in Barnet is 81.7%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Barnet council planning portal records · Updated August 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 | 31,448 | 5,939 | 37,387 | 84.1% |
| Full | 11,653 | 2,100 | 13,753 | 84.7% |
| Prior Approval | 2,135 | 2,122 | 4,257 | 50.2% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26/0011/CON | Submission of details of condition 6 (Obscure Glazing) 7 (Cycle Parking and Stor | Approved |
| 26/1088/FUL | Part single, part two storey rear extension. Alterations to the existing patio a | Approved |
| 26/1362/191 | Use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 6 people | Refused |
| 26/1940/RCU | Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a 5 be | Refused |
| 26/2149/HSE | New front vehicular access gates. Associated alterations to landscaping | Approved |
| 26/2209/192 | Replace existing flat roof at ground floor rear elevation with pitched roof and | Refused |
| 26/1907/191 | Use of the property as a self-contained residential unit at ground floor level a | Approved |
| 26/2143/HSE | Part single, part two storey side and rear extension following demolition of the | Refused |
| 26/1996/HSE | Single storey rear extension. First floor rear extension (AMENDED DESCRIPTION) | Approved |
| 26/2358/PNH | Single storey rear extension with a maximum proposed depth of 4.9m, a maximum he | Refused |
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Based on 55,397 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Barnet is 81.7%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 55,397 planning decisions from Barnet council. 45,236 were approved and 10,161 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Barnet is 81.7%, 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 average time from validation to decision in Barnet is 9.5 weeks, measured across 49,372 decided applications. 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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