How long do planning decisions take near Northolt?

The average planning decision time near Northolt is 55 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 Northolt?

The planning approval rate near Northolt is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Northolt?

The most common type of planning application near Northolt is outline applications, with 54 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Northolt?

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Northolt, Ealing - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Northolt, Ealing - Greater London.

Ealing - Greater London · England · Town

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

About Northolt

Northolt is a vibrant town located in West London, within the London Borough of Ealing, approximately 11 miles (17.7 km) west-northwest of Charing Cross. The town, which spans both sides of the A40 trunk road, had a population of 30,304 as of the 2011 census. Its strategic location and growing community make it an important area for planning applications and development projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £362,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Ealing
Parliamentary constituency: Ealing North
LSOA: Ealing 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Northolt.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Northolt based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

82 planning applications found near Northolt.

262699PALHE - 65 Gonville Crescent Northolt UB5 4SJ
Single storey rear extension (max 5.7m deep and max 4m high) (following demolition of rear extension) (42 Days Prior Approval Notification Process)
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-07-08
- 77 Castle Road Northolt UB5 4SF
Single storey (Max 6m deep and Max 3.10m high) rear extension (42 days Prior Notification Process)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-15
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262402PALHE - 77 Castle Road Northolt UB5 4SF
Single storey (Max 6m deep and Max 3.10m high) rear extension (42 days Prior Notification Process)
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-15
262366FUL - 1 And 1A Gonville Crescent Northolt UB5 4SH
Part single storey; part two storey side/rear extension to the existing dwelling; including roof extension incorporating alteration from hip to gable end and rear dormer roof extension; Construction o
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-12
262343HH - 208 Carr Road Northolt UB5 4RQ
Alteration of roof from hip to gable end; rear dormer roof extension (involving conversion of roofspace to habitable use), including installation of a Juliet balcony; alterations to the side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-11
- 208 Carr Road Northolt UB5 4RQ
Alteration of roof from hip to gable end; rear dormer roof extension (involving conversion of roofspace to habitable use), including installation of a Juliet balcony; alterations to the side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-11
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262262PALHE - 208 Carr Road Northolt UB5 4RQ
Single storey (Max 6.0m deep and Max 3.0m high) rear extension (42 days Prior Notification Process) following demolition of existing rear addition
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-04
262268FUL - 211A Ealing Road Northolt UB5 5HS
Enlargement of existing garage; alterations to front and rear fenestrations; repositioning of steps to a flat
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-04
- 211A Ealing Road Northolt UB5 5HS
Enlargement of existing garage; alterations to front and rear fenestrations; repositioning of steps to a flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-04
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- 208 Carr Road Northolt UB5 4RQ
Single storey (Max 6m deep and Max 3.0m high) rear extension (42 days Prior Notification Process) following demolition of existing rear addition
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-04
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262058FUL - 4 Station Parade Northolt UB5 5HR
Change of use of first floor from office to self-contained flat with provision bin storage, cycle storage, amenity space ; rear roof extension; creation of access to first floor flat from rear involvi
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-06-01
262225CND - 107 Mandeville Road Northolt UB5 4LX
Details of a tree monitoring program plan pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission Ref: 250718FUL dated 19.05.2025 'Construction of an attached two storey, three bedroom dwellinghouse with accom
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-26
262132CND - 107 Mandeville Road Northolt UB5 4LX
Details of a noise assessment report plan pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission Ref: 250718FUL dated 19.05.2025 'Construction of an attached two storey, three bedroom dwellinghouse with accom
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-26
262224CND - 107 Mandeville Road Northolt UB5 4LX
Details of a arboricultural method statement plan pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission Ref: 250718FUL dated 19.05.2025 'Construction of an attached two storey, three bedroom dwellinghouse wi
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-26
262081HH - 101 Gonville Crescent Northolt UB5 4SJ
Change of use of the existing private garden gym/outbuilding incidental to the main dwellinghouse into ancillary habitable accommodation (granny annexe) for use in connection with the main dwellinghou
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-20
262048PALHE - 43 Court Farm Road Northolt UB5 5HQ
Single storey (max 6.00m deep and max 2.65m high) rear extension (following demolition of existing rear extension) (42 Days Prior Approval Notification Process)
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-18
262005PALHE - 2 Gonville Crescent Northolt UB5 4SJ
Single storey (Max 6m deep and Max 3.40m high) rear extension (42 days Prior Notification Process)
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-14
261987CPL - 2 Gonville Crescent Northolt UB5 4SJ
Alteration of roof from hip to gable end; rear roof extension and installation of three roof lights to front roofslope (Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Development)
Status: Undecided | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-13
- St Marys Church Ealing Road Northolt Ealing UB5 6AA
T5 - Lime - Cut the entire tree to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-05-06
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- 14 Summit Road Northolt UB5 5HJ
Single storey (max 6.00m deep and max 3.23m high) rear extension (following demolition of existing rear extension) (42 Days Prior Approval Notification Process)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ealing | Date: 2026-04-28
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A brief summary of Northolt in Ealing - Greater London

Property prices in Northolt show an average sale price of £362,080, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Northolt has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Northolt Village Green, Canalside, No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Northolt

In the last 24 months, 146 planning applications were submitted near Northolt. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Northolt.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Northolt were outline applications (54), full planning applications (49), discharge of conditions (12).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 113 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 43 applications
Refused: 11 applications
Withdrawn: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 89 applications

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