Planning permission in Haringey

In the last 12 months, 92.6% of home project applications were approved in Haringey (108 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 56 days).

Across all application types, 89.0% of 3,367 applications decided since September 2021 were approved. Based on Haringey's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 May 2026.

4,144Total applications

3,367Decided

89.0%Approval rate (of decided)

2,996 Approved+371 Refused+102 Withdrawn+343 Pending+332 Outcome not determined=4,144 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	809	732	77	90.5%
Full planning applications	494	398	96	80.6%
Discharging planning conditions	368	361	7	98.1%
Protected tree works (TPO)	309	298	11	96.4%
Tree works in a conservation area	302	295	7	97.7%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	210	195	15	92.9%
Change of Use	171	122	49	71.3%
Advertisement Consent	122	98	24	80.3%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	116	88	28	75.9%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	109	106	3	97.2%
Larger extensions (householder prior approval)	101	75	26	74.3%
Listed Building Consent	52	49	3	94.2%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	39	34	5	87.2%
Phone masts and telecoms	33	28	5	84.8%
Other*	132	117	15	mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Change of use to homes (prior approval, Class MA) (17), S106 discharge of obligations (11), Adding storeys (prior approval, Class AA) (9), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (6), Prior approval (permitted development) (5), Outline Planning (4), Adjoining Authority Consultation (2), Prior approval Part 14 Class J: Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premises (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	3	2	sample too small
Q4 2023	13	12	sample too small
Q1 2024	190	161	84.7%
Q2 2024	27	21	77.8%
Q3 2024	13	12	sample too small
Q4 2024	11	10	sample too small
Q1 2025	169	143	84.6%
Q2 2025	40	35	87.5%
Q3 2025	11	9	sample too small
Q4 2025	20	20	100.0%
Q1 2026	303	277	91.4%
Q2 2026	250	229	91.6%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 38 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 90.0% in Alexandra Park to 97.0% in Crouch End, a gap of 7.0 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Highgate	55	52	3	94.5%
Crouch End	33	32	1	97.0%
Fortis Green	31	30	1	96.8%
West Green	21	19	2	90.5%
Alexandra Park	20	18	2	90.0%
Northumberland Park	19	18	1	sample too small
Muswell Hill	18	17	1	sample too small
South Tottenham	18	16	2	sample too small
Stroud Green	16	16	0	sample too small
Harringay	16	10	6	sample too small
Noel Park	15	14	1	sample too small
Woodside	14	12	2	sample too small

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Haringey?

In the last 12 months, 92.6% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Haringey, based on 108 decided applications. Across all application types, 89.0% of 3,367 applications decided since September 2021 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Haringey?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Haringey in the last 12 months was 56 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Haringey?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Haringey?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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