East Finchley, Barnet - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Finchley, Barnet - Greater London.
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Planning applications in East Finchley are administered by London Borough Of Barnet. View the full London Borough Of Barnet planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Finchley
East Finchley, located in North London, lies just north of Hampstead Heath and spans the London Boroughs of Barnet and Haringey, with the majority situated in Barnet. Renowned for having London's greenest high road, this area presents unique planning opportunities, particularly in residential and commercial developments that harmonise with its verdant surroundings.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Haringey
- Parliamentary constituency: Hornsey and Friern Barnet
- LSOA: Haringey 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Finchley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Finchley.
- 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 East Finchley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
91 planning applications found near East Finchley.
- 26/2579/CON · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - 44 Gurney Drive London N2 0DE
Submission of details of condition 5 (Hardsurfacing and details of the doors and windows) pursuant to planning permission 25/5124/HSE dated 13/02/2026 - Drawing ?6280_03_500_Proposed DG.06 Details' ?
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-07-09 - TCP/0341/26 · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 51 Brim Hill London N2 0HA
1 x Liquid Amber (applicants ref. T2) - Approximately 7.00m. Thin crown density evenly throughout by approximately 20%. Reduce crown by approximately 1.20m all round. Remove dead wood throughout. 1 x
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 51 Brim Hill London N2 0HA
1 x Liquid Amber (applicants ref. T2) - Approximately 7.00m. Thin crown density evenly throughout by approximately 20%. Reduce crown by approximately 1.20m all round. Remove dead wood throughout. 1 x
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/2154/HSE · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - 456 Long Lane London N2 8JL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 31 Leopold Road London N2 8BE
Single storey rear extension with pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - TCP/0325/26 · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 44 Brim Hill London N2 0HG
1 x Dead False Acacia (applicants ref. T1) - Fell (5 Day Notice)
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 44 Brim Hill London N2 0HG
1 x Dead False Acacia (applicants ref. T1) - Fell (5 Day Notice)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/1959/191 - 3C Everdale Court The Causeway London N2 0XD
Use as a 3 bed HMO (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/1952/CON - Fairacres 164 East End Road London N2 0RR
Submission of details of condition 26 (Sustainable Urban Drainage System-SUDS) pursuant to planning permission 24/1113/FUL dated 22/01/2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Fairacres 164 East End Road London N2 0RR
Submission of details of condition 26 (Sustainable Urban Drainage System-SUDS) pursuant to planning permission 24/1113/FUL dated 22/01/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 43 Neale Close London N2 0LF
Single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - TCP/0286/26 - East Finchley Cemetery East End Road London N2 0RZ
2 x Acer Pseudoplatanus - Cut back the overhanging branches to the boundary line, reduce the canopy height by 2-3m and remove dead wood to allow safe use of the garden for the resident.
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/1865/CON - Fairacres 164 East End Road London N2 0RR
Submission of details of condition 21 (Tree foundations) pursuant to planning permission 24/1113/FUL dated 20/03/2024
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/1521/CON - Fairacres 164 East End Road London N2 0RR
Submission of details of condition 4 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 24/1113/FUL dated 22/01/2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-04-23 - 26/1525/CON - Fairacres 164 East End Road London N2 0RR
Submission of details of condition 33 (Demolition, Construction Management and Logistics Plan) pursuant to planning permission 24/1113/FUL dated 22/01/2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-04-23 - TPP/0231/26 - 122 East End Road London N2 0RZ
1 x Holm Oak (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce lateral spread over car park only back towards fence line by approx 2m to suitable growth points to form a balanced crown. Raise crown where required to give
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-04-21 - - 456 Long Lane London N2 8JL
Roof extension involving rear dormer window with juliette balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 47 The Market Place Falloden Way London NW11 6JT
Submission of details of conditions 3 (Parking spaces/access) 5 (Cycle parking/storage) 6 (Pre-completion Sound Insulation Test Certificates) 11 (Refuse/recycling storage) pursuant to planning permiss
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 14 Ludlow Way London N2 0LA
1 x Monterey Cypress (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce by 1-2m and remove dead wood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 57 Brim Hill London N2 0HA
1 x Mature Multi-stemmed Acer (applicants ref. T1) - Approximately 8.00m: Growing on the curtilage of No.57 and overhanging No.55: Reduce crown by approximately 1.50m-1.70m all round. Prune overlong E
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of East Finchley in Barnet - Greater London
East Finchley, located in North London, lies just north of Hampstead Heath and spans the London Boroughs of Barnet and Haringey, with the majority situated in Barnet. Renowned for having London's greenest high road, this area presents unique planning opportunities, particularly in residential and commercial developments that harmonise with its verdant surroundings.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Finchley a particularly low-crime area.
East Finchley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Hampstead Garden Suburb. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around East Finchley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in East Finchley
In the last 24 months, 272 planning applications were submitted near East Finchley. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 East Finchley.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Finchley were tree works (89), full planning applications (49), discharge of conditions (38). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 217 applications
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