Barnet, located in North London, is one of the largest boroughs by population. Key areas include Hendon, Finchley, and Edgware. The borough is known for its suburban character, with a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces. Barnet has a significant number of listed buildings, reflecting its rich history. Approximately 27.5% of the borough is within the Green Belt, affecting planning decisions.
In the last year Barnet decided 2,417 applications which is well above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 74% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 75% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated October 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Barnet performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
27.5% of Barnet is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Green Belt within Barnet protects woodland, farmland, and parkland between London suburbs, particularly around Arkley and Totteridge, important for settlement separation.
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:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Barnet, located in North London, is one of the largest boroughs by population. Key areas include Hendon, Finchley, and Edgware. The borough is known for its suburban character, with a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces. Barnet has a significant number of listed buildings, reflecting its rich history. Approximately 27.5% of the borough is within the Green Belt, affecting planning decisions.
In the last year Barnet decided 2,417 applications which is well above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 74% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 75% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated October 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Barnet performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
27.5% of Barnet is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Green Belt within Barnet protects woodland, farmland, and parkland between London suburbs, particularly around Arkley and Totteridge, important for settlement separation.
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:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
