How long do planning decisions take near Gospel Oak?

The average planning decision time near Gospel Oak is 47 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 Gospel Oak?

The planning approval rate near Gospel Oak is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gospel Oak?

The most common type of planning application near Gospel Oak is tree works applications, with 74 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gospel Oak?

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Gospel Oak, Camden - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gospel Oak, Camden - Greater London.

Camden - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Gospel Oak are administered by London Borough Of Camden. View the full London Borough Of Camden planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Gospel Oak

Gospel Oak is a vibrant area in the London Borough of Camden, situated at the southern edge of Hampstead Heath. Bordered by Hampstead, Dartmouth Park, Kentish Town, and Belsize Park, it spans the NW5 and NW3 postcodes. The neighbourhood is conveniently served by Gospel Oak station on the London Overground, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Camden
Parliamentary constituency: Holborn and St Pancras
LSOA: Camden 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gospel Oak.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gospel Oak.

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 Gospel Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

59 planning applications found near Gospel Oak.

- 15 Dartmouth Park Road London NW5 1SU
Erection of rear dormer and replacement of front dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-11
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- The House Lissenden Gardens London NW5 1ND
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (Tilia spp.) (T1) - Crown reduction back to previous points. Group of Birch (Betula spp.) (T2) - Crown reduction back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-04
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2026/2280/T - The House Lissenden Gardens London NW5 1ND
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (Tilia spp.) (T1) - Crown reduction back to previous points. Group of Birch (Betula spp.) (T2) - Crown reduction back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-04
- 8 Gordon House Road London NW5 1LN
Removal of the existing artificial slate coverings to the mansard roof and their replacement with natural Spanish slate and the existing felt covering to the flat roof area will be fully stripped and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-01
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2026/1493/P - 8 Gordon House Road London NW5 1LN
Removal of the existing artificial slate coverings to the mansard roof and their replacement with natural Spanish slate and the existing felt covering to the flat roof area will be fully stripped and
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-01
2026/2072/P - 23 Glenhurst Avenue London NW5 1PT
26-00315-HRET - BOPS and M3 - New timber structure to south west of property-THE STRUCTURE IS APPARENTLY BEING USED TO FACILITATE A NURSERY
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-28
2026/2028/P - Lissenden Mansions, Flat 76 Lissenden Gardens London Camden NW5 1PR
Details required by Condition 4 (tree protection) of 2026/0188/P dated 19/03/2026 for 'Proposed landscape and boundary works including replacement trellis, replacement entrance gates, erection of a ti
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-27
2026/2045/T - 104 Highgate Road London NW5 1PB
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Crown reduce 1.75m on all axis. Lift 2.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-21
- 104 Highgate Road London NW5 1PB
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Crown reduce 1.75m on all axis. Lift 2.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-20
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2026/1871/P - 17 Glenhurst Avenue London NW5 1PT
Rear dormer extension and rooflight in front slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-13
- Flat C 7 Rona Road London NW3 2HY
Erection of a front dormer and two rear dormers and erection of a rear extension at second floor with associated roof terrace above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-13
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2026/1704/P - Flat C 7 Rona Road London NW3 2HY
Erection of a front dormer and two rear dormers and erection of a rear extension at second floor with associated roof terrace above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-13
2026/1746/P - 18 Twisden Road London NW5 1DN
Erection of a single-storey ground floor rear infill extension; replacement of existing windows to front and rear elevations with double-glazed units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-01
2026/1646/P - 155 Highgate Road London Camden NW5 1LJ
Regularisation of the shopfront with a new proposal for alterations, including the removal of the external shutter box and the installation of internalized shutters and a shutter box
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-30
2026/1545/P - 22 Glenhurst Avenue London NW5 1PS
Erection of rear dormer roof extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-20
2026/1127/P - 114 Highgate Road London NW5 1PB
Installation of a bike shed in the front garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-15
2026/1396/P - Flat 1st And 2nd Floor 92 Queen's Crescent London NW5 4DY
Erection of a mansard style roof extension with 2 front dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-15
2026/1449/P - 65 - 69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN
Relocation of one existing fire exit door and the installation of an additional fire exit door on the southern (Azania Mews) elevation of the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-14
2026/0114/P - Ground Floor Flat 17 Rona Road London NW3 2HY
Erection of a rear garden studio for office use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-13
2026/1366/P - McDonald's 293-299 Kentish Town Road London NW5 2AB
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the unrestricted operation of the restaurant (24 hours a day).
Status: Undecided | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-13

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A brief summary of Gospel Oak in Camden - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gospel Oak a particularly low-crime area.

Gospel Oak has 23 conservation areas within its boundaries: Primrose Hill, Dartmouth Park, Kelly Street, Harmood Street, South Hill Park, Inkerman, Camden Square, Elsworthy, No data available for publication by HE, Regent's Canal, Parkhill, Camden Broadway, Jeffrey's Street, Rochester, Bartholomew Estate, Highgate Village, Kentish Town, Mansfield, Eton, Holly Lodge Estate, West Kentish Town, Belsize Park, Camden Town. 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 Gospel Oak includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI; 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 Gospel Oak

In the last 24 months, 313 planning applications were submitted near Gospel Oak. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Gospel Oak.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gospel Oak were tree works (74), full planning applications (61), discharge of conditions (13). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 162 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.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 58 applications
Refused: 9 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 238 applications

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