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Planning in Mill Hill

Approved
95%
35 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Mill Hill in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.

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About Mill Hill

Mill Hill is a suburb located in the London Borough of Barnet, approximately 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Charing Cross, near the Hertfordshire border. Formerly part of Middlesex until 1965, it became part of Greater London and has a population of 18,451 as of the 2011 census. This area may present various planning opportunities and challenges due to its suburban character and proximity to central London.

Property prices in Mill Hill show an average sale price of £369,005, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Mill Hill 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 Mill Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mill Hill 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Mill Hill, 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, 103 planning applications were submitted near Mill Hill. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), outline applications (14), tree works (13). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mill Hill?
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Mill Hill. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mill Hill?
The average planning decision time near Mill Hill is 51 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 Mill Hill?
The planning approval rate near Mill Hill is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mill Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Mill Hill is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mill Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Mill Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.