Finchley, Barnet - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Finchley, Barnet - Greater London.
Barnet - Greater London · England · Town
About Finchley
Finchley is a significant district in north London, located within the London Borough of Barnet, approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Charing Cross. It is well-connected to several surrounding areas, including Golders Green, Muswell Hill, Friern Barnet, Whetstone, Mill Hill, and Hendon, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Barnet
- Parliamentary constituency: Finchley and Golders Green
- LSOA: Barnet 028A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Finchley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near 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 Finchley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Finchley.
- - 48 Rosemary Avenue London N3 2QN
Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window, 2no front facing rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 5 Stanhope Avenue London N3 3LX
Two storey rear extension with green roof and new terrace area following demolition of the existing shed. New ground floor side window. New front retaining wall, ramp and access steps with associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 3 Redbourne Avenue London N3 2BP
Roof extension involving rear dormer window, 3no. front facing rooflights and new side gable windows. Erection of a rear outbuilding following demolition of the existing sheds
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 1 Rosemary Avenue London N3 2QP
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/2642/HSE dated 30/07/2025 for `Single storey rear extension with 2no. rooflights, following demolition of existing sunroom and rear outrigger.` Amendme
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 25 Redbourne Avenue London N3 2BP
Extension of the existing roof ridge to form rear gable window with new and replacement side facing rooflights. Changes to fenestration to side and rear elevation. Demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 342 Regents Park Road London N3 2LJ
Conversion of first and second floor and part of ground floor into 5no. self-contained studio flats, including a mansard roof extension above the second floor; retention of basement as storage for com
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 31 East End Road London N3 2TA
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension with 2no. rooflights. Roof extension including the enlargement of existing rear dormer window with 4no. front facing rooflights, removal of existin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Outside Terapia Centre 17A East End Road London N3 3QE
Installation of 1no. 9m wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 16 Oakfield Road London N3 2HT
Proposed single storey rear extension with a maximum depth of 5.00m, a maximum height of 3.15m and a maximum eaves height of 3.15m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 38 - 44 Ballards Lane London N3 2BJ
Submission of details of conditions 13a (Landscaping), 14 (Landscape Management Plan) and 15 (Ecological Enhancements) pursuant to planning permission 21/4977/FUL dated 31/03/23
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Hathaway House Popes Drive London N3 1QF
Change of use of first floor to third floor from office (use class E) to dwellinghouse (Class C3) 15no. residential units
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 25 Hervey Close London N3 2HG
Single storey rear extension including patio (amended description)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 26 Cadogan Gardens London N3 2HN
Single storey rear extension with 1no. rooflight (amended description)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Outside 32 - 36 Ballards Lane London N3 2BJ
Installation of 1no. double-sided internally illuminated LCD screen with integral electrical vehicle charging point
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Outside 32 - 36 Ballards Lane London N3 2BJ
Installation of 1no. electrical vehicle charging point unit with double-sided LCD screen, feeder pillar and associated electrical connection works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 80 Lichfield Grove London N3 2JN
Single storey rear extension with 1no. rooflight. Changes to fenestration. New render to existing facade and extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 8 Hervey Close London N3 2HD
Single storey rear extension with a proposed depth of 4.40 metres, maximum height of 3.78 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - S/O 1 - 10 Oakfield Court Oakfield Road London N3 2HT
Installation of 1no. green Virgin Media cabinet
Status: Permitted | Council: Barnet | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Dollis Mews Dollis Park London N3 1HH
Change of use of the existing building from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 5no. self-contained flats (Class C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - S/O 21 - 23 Ballards Lane London N3 1XP
Installation of 1no. green Virgin Media cabinet
Status: Permitted | Council: Barnet | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Finchley in Barnet - Greater London
Finchley is a significant district in north London, located within the London Borough of Barnet, approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Charing Cross. It is well-connected to several surrounding areas, including Golders Green, Muswell Hill, Friern Barnet, Whetstone, Mill Hill, and Hendon, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Finchley a particularly low-crime area.
Finchley has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Finchley Church End, Glenhill Close, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Moss Hall Crescent, Finchley College Farm. 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 Finchley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, 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.
Planning Activity in Finchley
In the last 24 months, 144 planning applications were submitted near Finchley. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 Finchley.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Finchley were full planning applications (52), outline applications (42), amendments (10). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 131 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 109 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.