Planning
Planning and other related information is available here. For contact information follow the link for our Area Teams information. Also visit our useful Planning FAQs pages. The Planning Service is now located at the North London Business Park.
New building work often requires two separate types of applications for permission. Barnet Council provides both of these services. Check whether you need to apply for either or both:
- Applications required under Planning legislation: The planning system aims to protect amenity and the environment in the interests of the general public. Councils seek to ensure that new developments are allowed where appropriate, while ensuring that the character and amenity of the area are not adversely affected.
- Applications required under Building Regulations: The Building Regulations set standards for the design and construction of buildings primarily to ensure the safety and health for people in or around those buildings, but also for energy conservation and access to and about buildings.
To find out more about policies used in making planning related decisions view the Adopted Barnet Unitary Development Plan (UDP) and interactive maps.
Planning Reception is Moving
The Planning Reception at North London Business Park will be closing on: Friday 19th December 2008. From Monday 22nd December 2008, the Planning Reception will be located at:- 2nd Floor, Barnet House .Tel: 020 8359 3000
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Changes to Permitted Development
Changes to 'Permitted Development' take place as from 1st October 2008. Click here for further information.
New - Local and National Requirements for Planning Applications
Submitting a new planning application? Make sure you check the local and national requirements to ensure you submit a valid and complete application.
Online Planning Application Service
Note: information is not complete prior to January 2006.
Interactive Barnet Maps
View maps of Barnet on our Geographic Infomation Systems (GIS). You can zoom into the maps, search for streets, individual properties and view planning application details from the site as well as access a wide range of local information.
Planning Portal/Barnet Partnership
Planning Portal and Barnet Council partnership
Barnet Council has been working in partnership with the Planning Portal to develop on-line planning services in Barnet. Services now offered include:
- Make an application online
- Viewing an on-line guide for general advice about when planning permission is required
- An online volume calculator
- An online application fee calculator
Other information
- Application forms to download and print off.
- complete and return forms with site plans, drawings and application fee
- guidance notes will help you in making your application. - View planning committee meeting details - agendas, minutes using the Committee Papers Library.
A Guide on How to Comment on Planning Applications: updated November 2008
(PDF 38KB) - Best Value Inspection Report (Audit Commission): July 2005 (PDF 127KB)
- Standards and Targets (PDF 80KB)
For current policy, standards and performance targets for the Planning Service. - Delegated Powers of the Head of Planning (PDF 284KB)
This document shows the duties and responsibilitiesof the Head of Planning, as delegated by the Planning and Environment Committee to deal with planning and associated matters.
