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Planning in North Finchley

Approved
77%
433 of 538 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around North Finchley

Postcode districts

N12 305 applications in the last 12 monthsN20 396 applications in the last 12 monthsN11 245 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 North Finchley

North Finchley is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Barnet, approximately seven miles north-northwest of Charing Cross. The area is primarily centered around Tally Ho Corner, which serves as a key junction for routes leading to East Finchley, Church End, Friern Barnet, and Whetstone, making it a significant hub for both residential and commercial development.

The area around North Finchley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Finchley 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 North Finchley, 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, 640 planning applications were submitted near North Finchley. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (146), outline applications (76), discharge of conditions (70). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (38% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near North Finchley?
In the last 24 months, 640 planning applications were submitted near North Finchley. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near North Finchley?
The average planning decision time near North Finchley 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 North Finchley?
The planning approval rate near North Finchley is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near North Finchley?
The most common type of planning application near North Finchley is full planning applications, with 146 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near North Finchley?
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