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Planning in New Barnet

Approved
76%
345 of 431 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of BarnetCouncil page

Around New Barnet

Postcode districts

EN5 579 applications in the last 12 monthsEN4 404 applications in the last 12 monthsN20 396 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 New Barnet

New Barnet is a residential suburb situated in the northeast of the London Borough of Barnet. Nestled between Chipping Barnet to the west and Cockfosters to the east, it lies south of Monken Hadley village and north of Oakleigh Park, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to housing and community development.

Property prices in New Barnet show an average sale price of £608,589, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the New Barnet 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 New Barnet a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Barnet 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 New Barnet, 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, 552 planning applications were submitted near New Barnet. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (73), outline applications (30), discharge of conditions (30).

17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Barnet?
In the last 24 months, 552 planning applications were submitted near New Barnet. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Barnet?
The average planning decision time near New Barnet is 53 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 New Barnet?
The planning approval rate near New Barnet is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Barnet?
The most common type of planning application near New Barnet is full planning applications, with 73 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Barnet?
You can search and track planning applications near New Barnet on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.