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Planning in East Finchley

Approved
69%
388 of 461 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of BarnetCouncil page

Around East Finchley

Postcode districts

N2 421 applications in the last 12 monthsNW11 802 applications in the last 12 monthsN3 306 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Barnet

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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.

The area around East Finchley has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Finchley 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 East Finchley, 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, 732 planning applications were submitted near East Finchley. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were tree works (90), full planning applications (48), discharge of conditions (40).

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Finchley?
In the last 24 months, 732 planning applications were submitted near East Finchley. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Finchley?
The average planning decision time near East Finchley is 55 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 East Finchley?
The planning approval rate near East Finchley is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Finchley?
The most common type of planning application near East Finchley is tree works applications, with 90 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Finchley?
You can search and track planning applications near East Finchley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.