Barnet Council

At Quick Cheap Plans, we specialise in helping homeowners, developers and businesses navigate Barnet Council’s unique planning policies. From permitted development checks to large-scale commercial projects, our local expertise delivers results across London’s largest borough by population.

Our Barnet Planning Services

We provide comprehensive support for all planning needs:

✔ Permitted Development Advice – Confirm if your project qualifies without full planning permission

✔ Pre-Application Consultations – Early engagement with Barnet’s planning officers

Full Planning Applications – Complete submission service for residential and commercial projects

Retrospective Applications – Solving issues with unauthorised developments

Planning Appeals – Challenging refused applications effectively

Committee Representation – Presenting cases at Barnet Planning Committee when needed

Green Belt Expertise – Special knowledge for sensitive sites

Why Choose Us for Barnet Applications?

Local Policy Masters – Deep understanding of Barnet’s 2025 Local Plan and North London sub-regional policies

Brent Cross Experience – Special insight into the massive regeneration project’s impact

Transport Savvy – Navigating Barnet’s unique challenges with the North Circular and M1

High Approval Rates – Our applications align perfectly with Barnet’s suburban character policies

Fast Turnaround – We know how to avoid delays in Barnet’s busy planning department

Key Barnet Planning Challenges

🔸 Green Belt Pressures – Strict rules for northern parts of the borough

🔸 Brent Cross Regeneration – Understanding the ripple effects of this massive project

🔸 Transport Constraints – Managing developments near congested North Circular Road

🔸 Densification Policies – Balancing growth with Barnet’s suburban character

🔸 Mixed-Use Requirements – New expectations for developments

About Barnet Council

Barnet is London’s second most populous borough (330,000 residents) featuring:

🔸 Major Transport Links – M1, North Circular, and Thameslink connections

🔸 Key Developments – Including the transformative Brent Cross regeneration

🔸 Suburban Character – Lower density than inner London but facing growth pressures

The borough faces unique planning issues:

🔸 Brownfield vs Greenfield – Development pressures across different areas

🔸 Heritage Considerations – Protecting local character

🔸 Infrastructure Demands – Managing growth alongside transport constraints

Barnet Planning Policy Highlights

🔸 Local Plan (2025) – Guides all development decisions

🔸 Brent Cross Area Plan – Special rules for the regeneration zone

🔸 Green Belt Protections – Strict limitations in northern areas

🔸 Transport Assessments – Required for most significant developments

Why Quick Cheap Plans?

We’ve successfully helped clients with:

🔸 Residential Extensions – Maximising space within Barnet’s rules

🔸 Commercial Conversions – Navigating change-of-use regulations

🔸 Green Belt Projects – Sensitive approaches for challenging sites

🔸 Major Developments – Complex applications near key transport routes

Let’s get your project approved!