Planning application
37 Old Farm Road London N2 9RF
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) for up to 4 people
As published by the council, reference 26/0197/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0197/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 20 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 10 Feb 2026
- Ward
- East Finchley
- Postcode
- N2 9RF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jan 2026
Received by Barnet
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10 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 7 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Jeremy Leaf & Co. Agent
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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