How long do planning decisions take near Finchley?

The average planning decision time near Finchley is 37 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 Finchley?

The planning approval rate near Finchley is 62%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Finchley?

The most common type of planning application near Finchley is full planning applications, with 60 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Finchley?

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Finchley, Barnet - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Finchley, Barnet - Greater London.

Barnet - Greater London · England · Town

Planning applications in 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 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 028D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

61 planning applications found near Finchley.

26/2549/FUL · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - Ground Floor Flat 10 Dukes Avenue London N3 2DD
Erection of a rear outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-07-07
26/2526/FUL · Received: Mon 06 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - Ground And First Floor Flats 50 Manor View London N3 2SR
Conversion of 2no. self contained flats into single family dwelling including single storey rear extension with 1no. rooflight
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-07-06
26/2438/FUL · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - First Floor Flat 172 Squires Lane London N3 2QT
Roof extension involving rear dormer window and 3no. front facing rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-29
26/2451/HSE · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 52 Lichfield Grove London N3 2JP
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension with 3no. rooflights, first floor rear extension with pitched roof reinstatement of original front brickwork, erection of a new front porch, widenin
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-29
- St Mary At Finchley Church Of England Parish Church Hendon Lane London N3 1TR
1 x Yew (applicants ref. T65) - Installation of a new section of drain to existing foul drain system within RPA of T65. Standing in T1 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-26
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- 1 Station Road London N3 2SB
Part single, part two storey rear extension following demolition of the existing ground floor outbuilding to create 1no. self-contained flat and extension to existing first floor flat. New rear patio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-11
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26/2187/FUL · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 1 Station Road London N3 2SB
Part single, part two storey rear extension following demolition of the existing ground floor outbuilding to create 1no. self-contained flat and extension to existing first floor flat. New rear patio
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-11
TPP/0334/26 · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Avenue House 17 East End Road London N3 3QE
1 x Oak (applicants ref. T342) - Fell due to major dieback. Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order. ((Exempt works 5 day notice))
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-10
- St Marys Court Regents Park Road London N3 1BQ
1 x London Plane - Reduce by 30% or 1m back from the barrier.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-10
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TCP/0331/26 · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - St Marys Court Regents Park Road London N3 1BQ
1 x London Plane - Reduce by 30% or 1m back from the barrier.
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-10
- Avenue House 17 East End Road London N3 3QE
1 x Oak (applicants ref. T342) - Fell due to major dieback. Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order. ((Exempt works 5 day notice))
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-10
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26/2101/FUL · Received: Fri 05 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - First And Second Floor Flat 10 Dukes Avenue London N3 2DD
Roof extension with rear dormer window, juliette balcony and 2no. front facing rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-05
26/2101/FUL - First And Second Floor Flat 10 Dukes Avenue London N3 2DD
Roof extension with rear dormer window, juliette balcony and 2no. front facing rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-05
- First And Second Floor Flat 10 Dukes Avenue London N3 2DD
Roof extension with rear dormer window, juliette balcony and 2no. front facing rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-06-05
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- 52 Manor View London N3 2SR
Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window, 3no. front facing rooflights and new side gable window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-27
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26/1969/192 · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - 52 Manor View London N3 2SR
Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window, 3no. front facing rooflights and new side gable window
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-27
26/1969/192 - 52 Manor View London N3 2SR
Roof extension involving hip to gable, rear dormer window, 3no. front facing rooflights and new side gable window
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-27
26/1925/NMA - 9 Cadogan Gardens London N3 2HN
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/3848/HSE dated 04/11/2025 for 'Single storey rear extension with 2no. rooflights. Front porch fenestration and facade alterations'. Amendments includes
Status: Undecided | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-21
- 9 Cadogan Gardens London N3 2HN
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/3848/HSE dated 04/11/2025 for 'Single storey rear extension with 2no. rooflights. Front porch fenestration and facade alterations'. Amendments includes
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-05-21
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- Avenue House 17 East End Road London N3 3QE
1 x Goat Willow (applicants ref. T116) - Reduce all branches on north side of tree, over The Avenue and neighboring gardens by 7 metres (as shown in Photo A) to provide minimum 4 metres clearance. Sta
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barnet | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Finchley in Barnet - Greater London

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.

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Planning Activity in Finchley

In the last 24 months, 193 planning applications were submitted near Finchley. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 37 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 (60), outline applications (44), amendments (14). Full planning applications account for 31% 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, 147 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: 21 applications
Refused: 11 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 159 applications

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