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Planning in Hampstead Garden Suburb

Approved
62%
396 of 464 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Hampstead Garden Suburb

Postcode districts

N2 420 applications in the last 12 monthsNW11 805 applications in the last 12 monthsN6 634 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 Hampstead Garden Suburb

Hampstead Garden Suburb, located in Barnet, Greater London, is a notable residential area that exemplifies early twentieth-century architecture and town planning. Nestled north of Hampstead and bordered by Highgate to the west and Golders Green to the east, the suburb is renowned for its rich intellectual, artistic, and musical heritage, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hampstead Garden Suburb area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hampstead Garden Suburb a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hampstead Garden Suburb has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hampstead Garden Suburb 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 Hampstead Garden Suburb, 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, 946 planning applications were submitted near Hampstead Garden Suburb. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were tree works (182), full planning applications (49), discharge of conditions (43). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hampstead Garden Suburb?
In the last 24 months, 946 planning applications were submitted near Hampstead Garden Suburb. The approval rate is 62%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hampstead Garden Suburb?
The average planning decision time near Hampstead Garden Suburb is 59 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 Hampstead Garden Suburb?
The planning approval rate near Hampstead Garden Suburb is 62%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hampstead Garden Suburb?
The most common type of planning application near Hampstead Garden Suburb is tree works applications, with 182 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hampstead Garden Suburb?
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