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WorldLondon burial space to run out in 17 boroughs by 2040, City Hall audit shows
More than half of London’s local authorities will have no burial space left by 2040, a City Hall audit reveals. Barnet Council is among those told to reuse old graves and consider ‘grey-belt’ land to meet rising demand from an ageing population.
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WorldEnfield Council to cut HMO threshold to 10% per street after surge in approvals
Enfield Council will reduce the permitted proportion of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) on residential streets from 20% to 10% after a sharp rise in approvals. A new taskforce will target problematic HMOs, while the draft Local Plan will be strengthened to manage concentrations and impacts.
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WorldBarnet Council Challenges Mayor on Green Belt Plans
Barnet Council has stated the Mayor of London does not have the authority to change its Green Belt boundaries. This follows the draft London Plan identifying areas within the borough for potential redevelopment, subject to specific 'sustainable location tests'.
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