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Local News · High BarnetResidents bid to buy back derelict High Barnet youth club
High Barnet residents are bidding to reclaim the former Quinta Youth Club, which has been derelict for two decades. The Quinta Village Green Residents’ Association has submitted a competitive offer to Barnet Council, aiming to restore the building for community use.
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Property & Planning · ColindaleBarratt Redrow launches 168‑unit Gardenia Collection near Colindale station
Barratt Redrow has opened the Gardenia Collection at Colindale Gardens, adding 168 apartments of one to three bedrooms close to the Northern Line. Prices begin at £355,000 and the development offers a gym, sauna, steam room and round‑the‑clock concierge service.
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Council & Politics · East BarnetNew Towns Programme Faces Building Material and Workforce Shortages
A parliamentary committee has warned that building material shortages, workforce gaps, and utility capacity could limit the government's new towns programme. The House of Lords' built environment committee identified five key challenges, including those affecting a proposed 21,000-home development in Enfield.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyO2 Centre Finchley Road begins £multi-million upgrade
The O2 Centre on Finchley Road is undergoing a multi-million pound upgrade to improve its public areas and retail mix. This work forms part of a long-term masterplan by developer Landsec to eventually redevelop the site with 1,800 new homes and other facilities.
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Local News · Golders GreenMielo to open second restaurant in Hampstead
Mielo, a Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar, is set to open its second location in Hampstead. The new venture will occupy the former Cote Brasserie site on Hampstead High Street, which has been vacant since August 2024.
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WorldWinchmore Hill mansion plan recommended for approval
A proposal for a seven-bedroom detached house with a swimming pool on a former tennis court in Winchmore Hill has been recommended for approval by planning officers. The decision follows 62 public objections.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenShire Golf Club Closes Footpath Access After E-bike Vandalism
Shire London Golf Club has closed several public footpath access points, including those from Byng Road playing fields, following extensive damage to its greens caused by teenagers riding e-bikes. The club director stated this is the most serious damage since the club opened in 1994.
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Property & Planning · EdgwareEdgware Railway Hotel development plans face local objections
Plans to redevelop the historic Railway Hotel in Edgware as part of a 523-home residential scheme are open for public consultation. The proposal by Edgware Limited has drawn significant local opposition, with 36 out of 40 comments on Barnet Council's planning portal objecting.
Edgware3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 20- Council & Politics · Finchley
Finchley councillor questions PM job description
A Finchley councillor has highlighted the absence of a formal job description for the UK Prime Minister, questioning the process for selecting national leaders. The issue arose during discussions about planning and change management.
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Barnet faces 16 new Gypsy and Traveller pitches target
Barnet Council is set to be allocated a target of 16 new Gypsy and Traveller pitches by 2036/37 under the draft London Plan. The plan proposes varying targets across London boroughs, with Havering expected to deliver the most pitches.
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Edgware HMO Application Faces Scrutiny Amid Wider Licensing Changes
Brent Council is reviewing five applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with one in Edgware proposing a seven-bedroom, ten-person dwelling. This comes as the council implements a new licensing scheme for smaller HMOs, aiming to improve standards across the borough.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyFinchley Home Demolished for Two New Semi-Detached Houses
A residential property in Cyprus Road, Finchley, is set to be demolished and replaced with two new semi-detached homes. The redevelopment proposal, submitted to Barnet Council, also includes plans for new access, parking, outbuildings, and air source heat pumps.
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Property & Planning · BarnetWhen the Mayor overrules Barnet: how a call-in actually works
How the Mayor of London can overturn or take over a Barnet planning decision, the three tests that have to be met, the 14-day window at Stage 2, and why you have to object twice if you want City Hall to read it.
Barnet6 min read
Property & Planning · BarnetHow to find, comment on and object to a Barnet planning application
How to search Barnet’s planning register, what the consultation deadlines mean, and which arguments carry weight with planning officers — plus the objections that are routinely disregarded.
Barnet7 min read