Astor Holdings · Borough Intelligence
Barnet
684 applications in the last 12 months · Analysis updated 07 Jun 2026 · Low confidence
Grade –
684 apps (12 mo)
Astor analyst's read
Barnet — 642 apps/year, light HMO regulation footprint in our records; verify Article 4 coverage with council.
Profile
Outer north London suburban borough; lower-density family stock, mixed conservation character across the ward envelope.
Planning
15 active Article 4 directions in our records (only 1 HMO-specific); regulatory footprint modest based on data we hold, but council verification advised given sync gaps.
Deal angle
High application volume and thin HMO-specific restrictions suggest potential for bridging/HMO play, but Article 4 landscape requires direct council confirmation before underwriting.
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Investment Grade
A: select with confidence · B: selectable with discipline · C: case-by-case · D: avoid unless exceptional
Insufficient data for barnet (477 apps, 16 decided).
44%
Approval Rate · 12-mo trend
5.1w
Avg Decision
684
Apps (12 mo)
Council Profile
Planning stance
Unknown — insufficient data
Decision speed
Unknown
Article 4 directions (planning.data.gov.uk)
15 directions recorded — HMO, conservation areas restrictions apply.
Full breakdown ↓
Investment Assessment
HMO viability
Unknown — see Article 4 status
— Article 4 restrictions apply, see below ↓
Commercial conversion
Unknown
Timing outlook by type
Householder
Data unavailable
Change of use
Data unavailable
Major development
Data unavailable
Prior approval
Data unavailable
Application types breakdown
| Type | Count | Decided | Approval | Avg weeks | Risk | Investor notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Extension / Householder | 223 | 10 | 40% | 5.0 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Other | 155 | 4 | 75% | 5.3 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| New Build Residential | 22 | 0 | 0% | 5.6 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Commercial / Retail / Food & Beverage | 17 | 0 | 0% | 3.3 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Demolition | 16 | 0 | 0% | 5.4 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Tree Works | 15 | 0 | 0% | 3.4 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| HMO / House in Multiple Occupation | 13 | 1 | 0% | 6.6 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Telecommunications | 7 | 1 | 0% | 4.9 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Change of Use | 3 | 0 | 0% | — | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Listed Building / Heritage | 2 | 0 | 0% | — | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Advertisement / Signage | 2 | 0 | 0% | — | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Lawful Development Certificate | 2 | 0 | 0% | — | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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Analyst notes & data quality
Run after more applications have been scraped and decided.
Article 4 Directions planning.data.gov.uk
HMO conversion (C3→C4)
Requires full planning permission — permitted development rights removed.
Conservation area restrictions (13 designated areas)
Extensions, roof alterations, and window/door changes require planning permission within these areas.
HMO Restrictions
(1)
Check the direction document to confirm the geographic extent.
Article 4 Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) HMO since 2016
HMO Conversion (C3→C4)
Converting a family home (C3) to a small HMO of up to 6 people (C4) requires full planning permission — permitted development rights have been removed.
Relevant to: lender, developer, investor
Conservation Area
(13)
These 13 directions each apply to a specific designated area — not the whole borough. Check if your property falls within one.
Article 4 for Finchley Garden Village CA since 1979
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4 for Glenhill Close CA since 2002
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4 for Hampstead Garden Suburb CA since 1971
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4 for Hendon The Burroughs CA since 1987
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4 for Mill Hill CA since 1970
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4 for Monken Hadley CA since 1972
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4 for Moss Hall Crescent CA since 1987
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4 for Totteridge CA since 1972
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4 for Wood Street CA since 1972
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4(2) for Finchley Church End CA since 2011
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4(2) for Mill Hill CA since 2007
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4(2) for Monken Hadley CA since 2007
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Article 4(2) for Totteridge CA since 2008
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Other Restrictions
(1)
Check the direction document to confirm the geographic extent.
ASTOR UNDERWRITING UNIT // BARNET // DATA SYNC: ACTIVE // PORTAL: VERIFIED
// ANALYSIS: 07 JUN 2026