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House prices in London Borough of Barnet: average £600,560, -4.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Barnet received?
London Borough of Barnet received 10,536 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 73%.
How long does London Borough of Barnet take to decide applications?
London Borough of Barnet takes an average of 54 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Barnet?
London Borough of Barnet approves 73% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Barnet?
Submit your representation to London Borough of Barnet during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Barnet planning portal.
Can I appeal a London Borough of Barnet planning decision?
Yes. If London Borough of Barnet refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 3,213 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Barnet decisions in the last 24 months, with a 39% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Barnet planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About London Borough of Barnet Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the London Borough of Barnet area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The London Borough of Barnet, located in north London, is a vibrant suburban area that became a borough in 1965, merging parts of Middlesex and Hertfordshire. As the second-largest borough in London by population, with 389,344 residents as of 2021, it spans 86.74 square kilometres, making it one of the larger boroughs in the capital. For those researching planning applications, Barnet’s diverse community and substantial area offer a range of opportunities and considerations in urban development. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 39 towns and villages, including Barnet, East Barnet, Edgware, Finchley and Hendon. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Barnet received 10,536 planning applications. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,588), outline applications (923), discharge of conditions (801). 36 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3,213 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Barnet decisions, of which 999 were allowed and 1,570 were dismissed (39% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Barnet above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Barnet planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.