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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Green Belt Sites Identified for New Housing
The draft London Plan has identified a location within Barnet borough as one of ten broad areas for growth in the Green Belt. Approximately 56,000 homes are planned for Green Belt locations across London between 2028 and 2037, with development decisions prioritising transport access.
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Barnet GP Surgeries Face Pressure from New Housing
New housing developments in High Barnet and New Barnet are set to increase the local population by over 2,000. However, campaigners state that assurances from developers about GP capacity have been misleading, with plans to expand East Barnet Health Centre appearing to be shelved.
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Barnet faces higher housing targets, Green Belt development
Barnet is set to face the highest housing target in London under the draft London Plan, requiring 32,730 new homes between 2028 and 2038. The plan also designates parts of Mill Hill and Chipping Barnet as growth locations and mandates 7,000 homes on Green Belt land.
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WorldWembley Flat Plans Face Objections Over Conservation Area
Plans for a new six-storey block of 20 flats in Wembley Hill Road have drawn over 20 objections from residents. Concerns include strain on infrastructure, impact on the Wembley High Street Conservation Area, and the absence of affordable housing.
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WorldCamberwell Youth Club Site to Become 39 New Homes
A former youth club in Camberwell, closed since 2017, will be demolished to make way for 39 new flats. Southwark Council's Planning Committee unanimously approved the plans, which include 40% affordable housing.
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WorldIslington Council completes 46 new council homes
Islington Council has opened a new development of 46 council-owned homes on the Elthorne Estate. The project, which includes accessible properties, received over £4 million from the Greater London Authority and aims to address the borough's housing crisis.
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Property & Planning · HendonSilk Stream West Hendon Homes Approved to Rise
Barnet Council's planning committee has unanimously approved an expansion of the Silk Stream project in West Hendon, adding 227 homes. The development will now feature 1,564 homes in total, with a significant increase in affordable housing units.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Council Approves Silk Stream Home Expansion
Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of homes at the Silk Stream project in West Hendon by 227. The development will now provide a total of 1,564 homes, including a significant rise in affordable housing units.
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WorldBorehamwood housing plan includes school and care home
Developer Griggs Homes has unveiled initial plans for up to 1,200 homes in Borehamwood. The proposed development, situated near Cowley Hill and Well End Road, also includes provision for a school, a care home, a synagogue, and sports facilities.
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