How long do planning decisions take near Child's Hill?

The average planning decision time near Child's Hill is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Child's Hill?

The planning approval rate near Child's Hill is 53%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Child's Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Child's Hill is full planning applications, with 96 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Child's Hill?

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Child's Hill, Barnet - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Child's Hill, Barnet - Greater London.

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Planning applications in Child's Hill are administered by London Borough Of Barnet. View the full London Borough Of Barnet planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Child's Hill

Child's Hill is a predominantly late-19th-century suburb located 5 miles northwest of Charing Cross in the London Borough of Barnet. Named after Richard le Child, who held land in the area in the early 14th century, it is bordered by Hendon Way to the west and Dunstan Road to the north, with West Heath and Golders Hill Park to the east. This vibrant neighbourhood offers a mix of residential and green spaces, making it a focal point for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Brent
Parliamentary constituency: Brent East
LSOA: Brent 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Child's Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Child's Hill.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Child's Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

87 planning applications found near Child's Hill.

26/1927/HSE · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 38 Harman Drive London NW2 2ED
Single storey rear extension including raising of the party wall and new patio/decking area with associated access steps. Replacement of first floor balcony balustrade with clear glass
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-22
26/1927/HSE - 38 Harman Drive London NW2 2ED
Single storey rear extension including raising of the party wall and new patio/decking area with associated access steps. Replacement of first floor balcony balustrade with clear glass
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-22
26/1908/192 - 38 Harman Drive London NW2 2ED
Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window and new side gable windows. Infill of front porch with new entrance door. Changes to side fenestration
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-21
26/1819/191 - 129 Hendon Way London NW2 2NA
Use as 8no self-contained flats
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-14
- 40 Crewys Road London NW2 2AA
Internal alterations to existing outbuilding including installation of kitchen facilities for use ancillary to main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-08
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26/1723/HSE - 40 Crewys Road London NW2 2AA
Internal alterations to existing outbuilding including installation of kitchen facilities for use ancillary to main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-08
- Granville Road Estate Granville Road London NW2 2LD
Submission of details of condition 14 (Contaminated Land Method Statement) pursuant to planning appeal APP/N5090/W/15/3132049 dated 08/08/2016 planning ref F/04474/14
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-04-27
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26/1475/HSE - 30 Dersingham Road London NW2 1SL
Single storey rear extension with 1no. rooflight and new patio area following demolition of the existing rear outrigger and conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-04-21
26/1429/RCU - 16 Pennine Parade Pennine Drive London NW2 1NT
Retention of E(b) (previously A3) restaurant use. Single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing extension. Installation of extraction system and flue. Internal refurbishment. (Part
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-04-17
- 1 Hocroft Walk London NW2 2LT
Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) removal of condtion 5 (detailed tree felling/pruning specification) 9 (Demolition and Construction Management and Logistics Plan) pursuant to planning permiss
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-04-07
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- 120 Hendon Way London NW2 2NG
Erection of a rear outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 122 Hendon Way London NW2 2NG
Erection of a rear outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 138 The Vale London NW11 8SN
Installation of front access gates and fence (UPDATED PLANS)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 31 Hodford Road London NW11 8NL
Single storey ground floor rear extension with 1no. roof light, new rear terrace area including glass railings with access steps to garden. Changes to fenestration at side elevation; on ground floor;
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 31 Hodford Road London NW11 8NL
Alterations to existing front porch including new pitched roof and 2no rooflights. First floor rear extension with juliette balcony and pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 90 Cheviot Gardens London NW2 1QA
Single storey rear extension with a proposed depth of 6.00m, maximum height of 3.00m and eaves height of 3.00m following the demolition of the existing outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 62 Greenfield Gardens London NW2 1HY
Single storey rear extension with a proposed maximum depth of 4.0m, maximum height of 3.8m and an eaves height of 2.9m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 142 The Vale London NW11 8SN
Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window and 2no. front facing rooflights following demolition of existing front, side and rear dormers (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 94 Cloister Road London NW2 2NP
Roof extension involving hip to gable, side and rear dormer window 1no. rooflight to the main roof and new side gable window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-02-16
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- 17 Nant Road London NW2 2AL
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/1585/FUL dated 11/06/2025 for 'Single storey rear extension with 3no. Rooflights and access steps' Amendments include reduce the width of the rear fold
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-02-09
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A brief summary of Child's Hill in Barnet - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Child's Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Child's Hill has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Railway Terraces Cricklewood, Redington Frognall, West End Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Golders Green Town Centre, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Child's Hill

In the last 24 months, 327 planning applications were submitted near Child's Hill. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Child's Hill.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Child's Hill were full planning applications (96), discharge of conditions (47), outline applications (41). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 242 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 31 applications
Refused: 23 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 268 applications

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