Approved planning applications · October 2026
Extending in Barnet: what the council approves
Build Team has secured approval for 23 projects in Barnet: 20 loft conversions and 3 ground floor extensions, across 8 postcode districts. The median approved floor area is 42.4 m². Barnet Council generally allow a boundary wall height of up to 2.3m.
What Barnet council is like to work with
This is a fantastic borough where lots of the existing properties have lots of character. It's important to design a scheme which is in keeping with the area.
Wraparounds are sometimes allowed in Barnet, as long as they are not imposing on the neighbouring properties.
Boundary wall height
Barnet Council generally allow a boundary wall height of up to 2.3m.
Design considerations
Depending on the type of design you want to go for, Permitted Development might be the better method to use in this Council.
Guidance from Build Team's design team, based on applications we have submitted in this borough. Council policy changes: check the current local plan before you rely on it.
What has been approved in Barnet
| Type of project | Approved | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Loft conversions | 20 | 87% |
| Ground floor extensions | 3 | 13% |
| Houses / flats | 23 houses, 0 flats | |
| Median floor area | 42.4 m² (average 54.7 m²) | |
Postcode districts covered: E1, EN5, N12, N2, N3, NW2, NW4, NW7
Build Team projects in Barnet
Our services in Barnet
- Loft conversions 20 approved here
- Side return extensions
- Rear extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Party wall agreements
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