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Planning in Cricklewood

Approved
77%
609 of 764 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cricklewood in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Brent's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of BrentCouncil page

Around Cricklewood

Postcode districts

NW2 744 applications in the last 12 monthsNW10 1,015 applications in the last 12 monthsNW6 779 applications in the last 12 monthsNW11 806 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Brent

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About Cricklewood

Cricklewood is a vibrant town located in North West London, straddling the London Boroughs of Barnet and Brent. Renowned for its local landmark, the Crown pub—now the Clayton Crown Hotel—Cricklewood is situated just 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Charing Cross, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its accessibility and community significance.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cricklewood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cricklewood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cricklewood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 952 planning applications were submitted near Cricklewood. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (96), outline applications (28), tree works (26). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

26 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 22 were dismissed (15% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cricklewood?
In the last 24 months, 952 planning applications were submitted near Cricklewood. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cricklewood?
The average planning decision time near Cricklewood is 64 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 Cricklewood?
The planning approval rate near Cricklewood is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cricklewood?
The most common type of planning application near Cricklewood is full planning applications, with 96 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cricklewood?
You can search and track planning applications near Cricklewood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.