Haringey in London includes Tottenham, Muswell Hill, and Hornsey. Known for its cultural diversity, historic streets, and parks, about 2.1% of the borough is Green Belt, affecting only the outskirts. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, extensions, and residential conversions.
In the last year Haringey decided 1,414 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 59% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Haringey performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
2.1% of Haringey is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Haringey in London includes Tottenham, Muswell Hill, and Hornsey. Known for its cultural diversity, historic streets, and parks, about 2.1% of the borough is Green Belt, affecting only the outskirts. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, extensions, and residential conversions.
In the last year Haringey decided 1,414 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 59% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Haringey performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
2.1% of Haringey is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
