Land Formerly Known As British Gas Works Albert Road Barnet Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/1983/NMA
Council
Date received
28 May 2026
Date validated
28 May 2026

Description

Non material amendment to planning permission 23/3964/FUL dated 21/09/2023 for Construction of a residential-led, mixed use development to provide 420no. residential units (Use Class C3) and 346.2 sqm of commercial space (Class E) across 11no. buildings ranging from 4 to 8 storeys in height, and basement level. New public realm with communal landscaped amenity areas, removal of existing elevated footbridge and creation of new pedestrian routes, 291no. car parking spaces, plus 4 car club spaces, and accessible provision, secure cycle parking, servicing and other associated development.` Amendment to include change of wording of condition 16 (Car park provision and management plan) Data via plota.co.uk

Barnet
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barnet is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 292. Only 23% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Barnet is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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Barnet decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #32 of 292
23%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #25 of 292
53%
Minor dwellings approved
323 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
41%
Change of use approved
123 decided
2,539
Total decisions
599 refused in 2025