Putting The Community First

Barnet’s Local Plan

(Development Management Policies)
Development Plan Document
September 2012www.barnet.gov.uk

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1. Introduction

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Development management
Policy content
Brent Cross Cricklewood
Evidence base and sustainability appraisal
Relationship with the Core Strategy
Monitoring
Implementation

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2. Protecting Barnet’s character and amenity

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High quality design
Character
Character in town centres
Advertising
Security in design
Amenity
Conversions
Gardens
Landscaping and trees

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3. Development standards

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By Design
Lifetime Homes
Code for Sustainable Homes
BREEAM
Wheelchair accessibility
Minimum floor space
Outdoor amenity space
Secured by Design
Play space
Other standards and assessments

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4. Accessibility and inclusive design

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5. Environmental considerations for development

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Energy efficiency
Decentralised energy
Retro fitting
Air quality
Noise
Contaminated land
Notifiable installations
Surface water run off and drainage
Watercourse restoration

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6. Tall buildings28

7. Heritage and conservation

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Conservation areas
Listed and Locally Listed Buildings
Archaeological heritage

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8. Protecting housing in Barnet

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9. Ensuring a variety of sizes of new homes
to meet housing need35

10. Specialist housing – Houses in Multiple
Occupation, hostels, student accommodationand housing choice for older people37 xtending housing choice for older people
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Hostels
Student accommodation

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11. Affordable housing contributions

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12. Development principles for Barnet’s town centres

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Town centre uses
Out of town centre retail
Mixed use
Small shops
Town centre boundaries
Retail frontages
Evening uses

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13. Maintaining the local centres and parades46

14. Community and education uses48

15. New and existing employment space

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Existing employment space
New employment space

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16. Green belt and open spaces

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Green Belt/Metropolitan Open Land
Open spaces

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17. Biodiversity

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18. Travel impact and parking standards

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Road hierarchy
Development, location and accessibility
Transport assessment
Travel planning
Local infrastructure needs
Parking management

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19. Telecommunications

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20. Appendix 1: Archaeological map

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21. Appendix 2: Development Management
Monitoring Indicators

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22. Appendix 3: Core Strategy and Development Policies
DPDs and Replacement of Saved UDP Policies (2006)

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23. Appendix 4: Primary and secondary shopping frontages

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24. Appendix 5: Town centre maps

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25. Appendix 6: Local shopping frontages

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26. Appendix 7: Locally Significant Industrial Sites,
Industrial Business Parks and Business Locations maps

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Foreword
People choose to live in Barnet because of its clean andgreen environment, excellent schools, and low levels ofcrime, good radial transport, public spaces and high quality
housing. This Development Management Policies document
will help to further implement the Core Strategy (the guide forplanning, regeneration and redevelopment to enhance Barnet
as an excellent suburb) for day to day planning decisions.
Our philosophy is to ensure protection andenhancement of what is good, consolidationof building work in the pipeline and ensure theprovision of supporting infrastructure. We willplan and control further re-development andmanage change, throughout the borough forthe benefit of residents.

Councillor Richard Cornelius
Leader of Barnet Council

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The policies in the Development Management
Policies document will shape our suburb in
the future, help create attractive new buildings
and neighbourhoods by providing us withthe policy framework to restrict inappropriate
increases in urbanisation.

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List of Development
Management Policies
Ref

Policy Title

DM01

Protecting Barnet’s character and amenity

Page 16

DM02

Development standards

Page 21

DM03

Accessibility and inclusive design

Page 23

DM04

Environmental considerations for development

Page 27

DM05

Tall buildings

Page 29

DM06

Barnet’s heritage and conservation

Page 33

DM07

Protecting housing in Barnet

Page 34

DM08

Ensuring a variety of sizes of new homes
to meet housing need

Page 36

DM09

Specialist housing – Houses in Multiple
Occupation, student accommodationand housing choice for older people

Page 39

DM10

Affordable housing contributions

Page 40DM11Development principles for Barnet’s town centres

Page 45

DM12Maintaining our local centres and parades

Page 47

DM13

Community and education uses

Page 49

DM14

New and existing employment space

Page 52

DM15

Green Belt and open spaces

Page 55

DM16

Biodiversity

Page 58

DM17

Travel impact and parking standards

Page 61

DM18

Telecommunications

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1. Introduction
1.1.1

The Local Plan replaces the Unitary
Development Plan (UDP) (adopted May 2006).
It embodies spatial planning – the practiceof ‘place shaping’ to deliver positive social,economic and environmental outcomes andprovide the overarching local policy frameworkfor delivering sustainable development inBarnet. The Local Plan is described as a ‘folder’of separate documents, the most importantof which is the Core Strategy. This contains
the ‘vision’ for the Local Plan and the mostfundamental, cross-cutting objectives andpolicies that the local authority and its partners
seek to deliver.

1.1.2

Barnet’s Local Plan primarily consists of a suiteof Development Plan Documents (DPD’s), theProposals Map and Supplementary Planning
Documents (SPDs):

1.1.3

Government Policy towards spatial planningis contained in the National Planning Policy
Framework (NPPF). The NPPF sets out theGovernment’s planning policies for Englandand how these are expected to be applied.
The NPPF must be taken into account in the
preparation of Local Plans and is a material
consideration in planning decisions. At theheart of the NPPF is the presumption in favourof sustainable development. This presumption
is reflected locally in Core Strategy Policy CS
NPPF which sets out how we will take a positive
approach in considering development proposals.
If a local interpretation of national planning policy
is proposed, then this must be justified.

1.1.4

In December 2010 the Coalition Government
introduced the Localism Bill as part of its
objective to shift power back into the hands ofindividuals, communities and local authorities,
and give local people a real share in growth.
The main features of the Bill are:• the Core Strategy DPD• the Site Allocations DPD which identifies futuresites for development• introduction of new freedoms and flexibilities
for local government• the Development Management Policies DPD
which sets out the policy framework for
decision making on planning applications• introduction of new rights and powers forcommunities and individuals• the Mill Hill East Area Action Plan DPD(adopted January 2009)• reform to make the planning system moredemocratic and more effective• the Colindale Area Action Plan DPD(adopted March 2010)• the emerging North London Waste Plan DPD• a suite of ‘supplementary planning documents’and ‘design guidance notes’ which provide
more detailed guidance on determining
planning applications and S106 requirements• reform to ensure that decisions about housing
are taken locally.
1.1.5

The Localism Bill introduces Neighbourhood
Development Plans (NDPs) known as
Neighbourhood Plans, and the potential forplanning permission to be granted throughNeighbourhood Development Orders (NDOs)
and Community Right to Build Orders (CRBOs).
Table 1 in the Core Strategy explains how
the introduction of Neighbourhood Plans
will operate at a local level.

1.2

Development management

1.2.1

The Local Plan Development Management
Policies (DMP) DPD sets out the boroughwide planning policies that implement the Core
Strategy, and will be used for day to day decision
making by the Planning Service and for planningcommittee determinations. The DMP DPD
sets out the policy basis for delivering the longterm spatial vision and strategic place-shaping
objectives in Barnet which are set out in theCore Strategy.

• the Local Development Scheme for Barnet
which sets out the timetable for the above
documents• the Statement of Community Involvement
which sets out the principles on how Barnet
will consult with the community• the Annual Monitoring Report which assesses
the performance of the Local Plan andidentifies significant trends affecting Barnet.

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1.2.2Development management is a shift inapproach from the former development control
and involves seeking balanced planning
decisions that support positive and sustainable
development but resist inappropriate or harmful
schemes. It aims to solve problems rather
than create compromise that pleases no one.
In many respects Barnet is already delivering
this approach through the Three Strands
Approach of protection, enhancement andconsolidated growth.

1.3

Policy content

1.3.1

In line with the Government’s NPPF in para 154,
only policies that are clear on what development
will or will not be permitted and where should
be included in the Local Plan. As stated in
NPPF para 17 they should provide a practicalframework within which decisions on planningapplications can be made with a high degree ofpredictability and efficiency. Repetition of nationaland London Plan Policy is avoided. More useof national policy and London Plan Policy fordecision making is now expected rather thandeveloping local policy to cover all possible
scenarios. To facilitate this, boxes containingsome of the relevant national and London Plan
Policy are included for each policy.

1.3.2

1.3.3

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National planning policy is set out in the National
Planning Policy Framework. The NPPF must be
taken into account in the preparation of Local
Plans and is a material consideration in planning
decisions. The London Plan sets out at aregional level an integrated social, economic andenvironmental strategic framework for London’s
future development. Development Management
policies will be required to conform with thesenational and regional documents.
Policies are longer in length than those in the
UDP to deal with a wider policy remit. They are
more detailed in places and specific to reflect thedistinctive character and issues of Barnet as ahigh quality, successful London borough. Eachpolicy is preceded by a background section
which explains how the policy will be applied.

1.4

Brent Cross Cricklewood

1.4.1

A hybrid planning application to establish
a masterplan and framework for thecomprehensive regeneration of the Brent Cross
Cricklewood Area in accordance with relevant
development plan policies was submitted by apartnership of key landowners and developers(BXC Development Partners) in March 2008.
This followed and resulted in extensive pre andpost application consultation with the council,
the GLA, Transport for London, the Highways
Agency, the Environment Agency and otheragencies and stakeholders including the local
community. In November 2009 the council
resolved to approve the hybrid application
subject to completion of a Section, 106
Agreement. On 28 October 2010 the Section
106 Agreement was completed and the hybrid
planning permission for the BXC development
was granted.

1.4.2

In December 2005 together with the Mayor for
London we adopted the Cricklewood, Brent
Cross and West Hendon Regeneration Area
Development Framework as Supplementary
Planning Guidance. The Development
Framework was prepared in parallel with thedevelopment of UDP policies on Brent Cross– Cricklewood. This suite of UDP policies were
saved by the Direction issued by the Secretaryof State on 13 May 2009.

1.4.3

In view of the progress that has been madetowards the implementation of the saved UDP
policies on Brent Cross – Cricklewood weconsider that it is inappropriate to replace them.
In order to provide a policy framework to secure
the future comprehensive redevelopment ofBrent Cross Cricklewood these ‘saved’ policies
will continue to operate until it is consideredappropriate to replace them. It is intended thatthe Development Management policies in thisDPD will not apply to the development of the
Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Scheme
unless and until the Core Strategy or this DPD
is reviewed (or a further local development
document is adopted which has the effect ofapplying any such DM policies to that scheme)in accordance with the monitoring and review
process outlined in the Core Strategy at
Policy CS2 and at section 20.13. Any otherplanning applications not directly related tothe comprehensive redevelopment of Brent
Cross Cricklewood Regeneration area, will beconsidered against relevant policies in this DPD
and any other material planning considerations.

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1.5	Evidence base andsustainability appraisal
1.5.1

Evidence supports the Local Plan documents
by ensuring they are justified. Studies havebeen produced on the following: open spaces,
the borough’s housing needs, the character ofthe borough, including an assessment of tallbuildings, employment land, the town centres
and affordable housing. This is not the limit of
the evidence with further studies identified in
the Core Strategy.

1.5.2

The preparation work on the DMP DPD
included a sustainability appraisal to assess its
environmental, social and economic impacts.
This helps ensure that any harmful impacts ofthe policies are identified and suggests waysthat they can be minimised. In line with guidance
and the iterative nature of the process, the reportdraws on and repeats information contained in
the Core Strategy sustainability appraisal andthe Scoping Report.

1.5.3

Preparation work also included an assessmentof the DMP policies to see whether they arelikely to have any significant effect on sites ofEuropean importance for habitats or species.

1.6

Relationship with the Core Strategy

1.6.1

As highlighted above the DMP DPD delivers
the approach set out in the Core Strategy.
The DMP policies will be used for day to day
decision making by the Planning Service andprovide additional detail and guidance on how
the council will make decisions on applications
for planning permission. Throughout the DMPDPD cross references are made to the policies in
the Core Strategy. This enables both documents
to be read in conjunction when considering aplanning application.

1.6.2

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The table in Appendix 3 shows how individual
policies in this document relate to the policies
in the Core Strategy and which policies they
replace in the UDP. Also the policies in the
DMP DPD are structured in a similar mannerto those in the Core Strategy.

1.7

Monitoring

1.7.1

The DMP DPD is not a static document.
Monitoring mechanisms make it a living
document that is capable of being changed inpart or in full over the plan period. We will monitor
the effectiveness of the DMP DPD in delivering its
objectives by assessing its performance against
a series of indicators. Specific indicators are set
out for each policy in the DMP DPD. These areset out in Appendix 2. Each year we publish an
Annual Monitoring Report. This will:•	assess the performance of the DMP DPD
and other Local Plan documents following
their adoption;•	identify the need to reassess or review any
policies or approaches;•	make sure the context and assumptions
behind our approach are still relevant; and•	identify trends in the wider social, economicand environmental issues facing Barnet.

1.8

Implementation

1.8.1

The Core Strategy sets the most fundamental
cross-cutting objectives and policies that thecouncil and its partners will seek to deliver.
Core Strategy Policy CS15 states that thecouncil will use planning obligations whereappropriate alongside other suitable funding
mechanisms to support the delivery of
infrastructure, facilities and services tomeet needs generated by development
and mitigate the impact of development.

1.8.2

The council will use planning obligations inappropriate circumstances and in accordancewith the NPPF (paras 203 to 205), to influence
the nature of a development or mitigate orcompensate for its potential affects. Where
existing and planned provision of infrastructure,facilities and services are inadequate to meet theneeds generated by a proposal, we will negotiate
planning obligations to secure measures to meetthose needs.

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1.8.3

Planning obligations can help to contribute to
the success of a development and achieve ouraims for a site, its local area and the boroughas a whole. They can enhance the qualityof a development and enable proposals togo ahead that would otherwise be refused.
Planning obligations will only be sought where
it is not possible to deal with the matter throughthe imposition of a condition on a planningpermission. The items sought through aplanning obligation will vary depending on thedevelopment scheme and its location. Barnet’s
main considerations for planning obligations are
set out in the Core Strategy.

1.8.4

In considering planning obligations, we willtake into account the range of benefits adevelopment provides. The extent to which adevelopment is publicly funded will also be taken
into account and policy applied flexibly in suchcases. Pooled contributions will be used when
the combined impact of a number of schemes
creates the need for infrastructure or works,
although such pooling will only take place within
the restrictions of the Community Infrastructure
Levy Regulations 2010.

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1.8.5

We will develop a Barnet Community
Infrastructure Levy (CIL) as this represents themost appropriate way to support delivery of theaims of the Local Plan. Such an approach will
replace our current approach of using standard
formulae to calculate contributions towards
providing school places, libraries and healthcare
across all developments. Set out in the April
2010 Regulations, new restrictions on the useof planning obligations have been introduced
in order for the two mechanisms (planningobligations and CIL) to complement each other.
Existing Planning Obligations guidance must
be replaced with a new ‘charging schedule’by July 2014.

1.8.6

Revisions to the Planning Obligations SPD will
be implemented concurrently with the adoptionof a CIL for Barnet. Until the council’s SPD
on Planning Obligations is revised, additional
detail on our approach and the processes forconsideration and flexibility regarding planningobligations is set out in the Interim GuidanceNote on Section 106 which has been brought
forward in response to the recession.

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2. Protecting Barnet’s character and amenity
2.1.1

Core Strategy Policy CS5: Protecting and
Enhancing Barnet’s Character to Create High
Quality Places highlights that development inBarnet should respect the local context anddistinctive local character, creating places andbuildings of high quality design. As part of this,development should enhance all areas thatmake Barnet such an interesting, diverse andattractive place to live. This policy applies to all
development in the borough.

Table 2.1: National and London Plan guidanceon character and amenity
The National Planning Policy Framework statesthat the planning system ought to “take account of
the different roles and character of different areas”
and “always seek to secure high quality design
and a good standard of amenity for all existing
and future occupants of land and buildings.”(NPPF: Core planning principles: para 17)
National policy states that “It is important to plan
positively for the achievement of high quality andinclusive design for all development, including
individual buildings, public and private spaces
and wider area development schemes.”(NPPF: Para 57)

2.2

High quality design

2.2.1

The council will not accept designs for new
development that are inappropriate to theircontext or do not take opportunities to improvethe character and quality of an area. High quality
design solutions help to make new places inthe borough which can add to and complement
the existing suburban character. Contemporary
design may be appropriate provided it has
regard to the local context.

2.2.2

Using this policy combined with Policy DM02:
Development Standards, which sets out theparticular standards important for Barnet,
will ensure development makes a positive
contribution to the borough.

2.2.3

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges
the world is facing and a key priority for Barnet’s
future is to reduce the borough’s carbon footprint
where possible particularly in new development.
Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
and adapting to future climate change are
the priorities.

2.2.4

Mitigating the emissions which cause climatechange through reducing energy use isimportant to protect against the impacts ofclimate change which in the long term could
affect the boroughs character and amenity.
New development should provide theopportunity to meet the highest standardsof energy efficiency and minimise carbon
emissions. Adapting to climate change meansthat we are better prepared for the following
possibilities; increased frequency and severityof flooding, water shortages, hotter summers,
rising energy costs and increased risk ofdamage to homes and infrastructure.

2.3

Character

2.3.1

The Characterisation Study (September2010) provides a detailed assessment andunderstanding of the characteristics of Barnet’s
built environment. It identifies the different
architectural typologies and character areasin the borough and the pressures they face.

The NPPF (paras 59 and 60) states the following on
design; that “…policies should avoid unnecessary
prescription or detail and should concentrate on
guiding the overall scale, density, massing, height,
landscape, layout, materials and access of new
development in relation to neighbouring buildings
and the local area more generally.”“Planning policies and decisions should not attempt
to impose architectural styles or particular tastes
and they should not stifle innovation, originality or
initiative through unsubstantiated requirements toconform to certain development forms or styles.
It is, however, proper to seek to promote or
reinforce local distinctiveness.”
London Plan Policy 7.6 sets out the approach
towards architecture stating that it “should makea positive contribution to a coherent public realm,
streetscape and wider cityscape.” The supporting
text says that it “should make a positive contribution
to the landscape and relate well to the form,
proportion, scale and character of streets…”

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2.3.2The ‘suburbs’ cover a large proportion of the built
environment in the borough (see map of Barnet
residential typologies). The Characterisation
Study identifies differences between traditionaland more modern building styles found inrecent conversions and replacement buildings.
The existing traditional housing stock is almost
always vertically orientated with window bays
and pitched roofs. More modern developments
are usually more horizontal in form often withbalconies and flat roofs, larger bulk and building
footprint. When built in close proximity to eachother these building styles can clash diminishing
the uniformity, rhythm and pattern of suburban
character. Owing to this impact on character lossof houses in roads predominantly characterisedby the same typology of houses will not normally
be appropriate. Further guidance on loss ofhouses will be set out in the Residential Design
Guidance SPD.

Map of residential typologies in Barnet

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2.3.3The suburban type of housing is the commonest
typology (see typologies C and D in the map
above) in the borough dominated by housing
built during the inter war period. Suburban
housing is typically two storey detached andsemi detached property with front and reargardens sometimes with a grass verge (seepara 2.3.5 for layout). The other housing
typologies in Barnet are detached, suburban
terraced, urban terraced, flats and linear-rural
detached. Barnet’s urban terraces include
some of the borough’s most dense residential
housing; they were predominantly built during
the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Terraced
streets have a strong coherent appearance
due to the consistent and rhythmic architectural
style and consistent street profile, usually withon-street parking.

2.3.4

Flatted development, detached, and linear-rural
detached are the least common housing types in
Barnet. The lowest density linear-rural detachedand detached housing is generally found on theedge of the Green Belt.

2.3.5

The diagram below (taken from theCharacterisation Study) shows the layout ofa typical suburban street typology in Barnet.
This type of housing, predominantly detachedand semi detached with front and rear gardens,
predominates in Barnet.

2.3.7

Protecting character helps to maintain Barnet’s
heritage. Policy DM01: Protecting Barnet’s
Character and Amenity states that development
proposals should preserve or enhance local
character and respect the appearance, scale,mass, height and pattern of surrounding
buildings, spaces and streets. In order to protect
character Policy DM01: Protecting Barnet’s
Character and Amenity requires development todemonstrate a good understanding of the local
characteristics of an area. Proposals which areout of keeping with the character of an area will
be refused.

Plan of Barnet suburban typology

2.3.6

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Suburban terraces are lower density thantheir urban counterparts with a more varied
architectural style. These terraces sometimes
have off street parking and a grass verge.
This pattern of development and street layout isreplicated across the borough and the layout of
new development should take this into account.

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2.3.8Character can be eroded through small
incremental changes to houses such as
replacement windows, doors, roofing materials,
loss of gardens and trees, as well as larger
scale changes such as loft conversions andextensions. This type of suburban development
can cumulatively have a considerable impact on
the existing character of the borough. Residents
can exercise their permitted development
rights to make certain small scale alterations
to their houses and the council can manage
development that requires consent throughconsidered design advice.

2.3.9

Whilst the policy intention is to protect local
character, it should not be used to restrict welldesigned and sympathetic development whichmeets other objectives in the Core Strategy,
Development Management Policies DPD, thecouncil’s suite of Design Guidance Notes andSupplementary Planning Documents. The
Characterisation Study should be referred to fora more detailed description of the typologies
and used as a tool to help judge the effect of adevelopment on character. The Supplementary
Planning Document (SPD) on Residential Design
Guidance will provide more specific requirements
on development that is suitable for Barnet’s
distinctive suburban character.

2.4

Character in town centres

2.4.1

Some of Barnet’s town centres such as Golders
Green, Finchley Church End and Chipping
Barnet are designated as Conservation Areas,
yet face increasing pressure from development.
The design of new buildings and shopfronts canhave a significant impact on the appearance andcharacter of a shopping area, particularly where
fascias and adverts are changed without careful
thought. New or altered shopfronts should bedesigned to respect the building of which they
are part as well as any adjoining shopfronts
and the general street scene. The council will
resist the loss of traditional features and historic
shopfronts which contribute positively to theappearance of a building or an area. Updated
design guidance on Shopfronts is available
to provide more in depth design guidance.

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2.5

Advertising

2.5.1

Advertising can look unattractive if poorly
sited and designed. The amenity impacts
and safety implications of all advertisements
will be carefully considered. Permission will
not be given for proposals which detract fromthe character of a building or street. Design
guidance on Advertising and Signs is available
on the council’s website. This also identifies
the ‘Areas of Special Advertisement Control’in the borough that were designated in 1993.

2.6

Security in design

2.6.1

A well-designed environment can help to reduce
the real and perceived risk of crime. The designand layout of buildings, open spaces, roads
and footpaths can influence opportunities tocommit crime and also affect people’s senseof safety and security. Appropriate design andlayout of landscaping, planting and lighting canreduce crime and the fear of crime. Development
proposals should be designed to provide safety
within the development site and in nearby
and adjacent areas. The guidance set out inSecured by Design, the standard producedby the Metropolitan Police is identified under
Policy DM02: Development Standards.

2.6.2

Visual interest on a street can be created byentrances, windows and shopfronts which helps
contribute to a sense of security. Blank facades
on a street create a dead frontage with nointerest and can be part of a building, boundary
wall or fence or roller shutter to a shopfront. In
particular larger windows or shopfronts can makea more positive contribution to the vibrancy offrontages. This is most important in town centres,
local centres or on major roads where active
frontages should be incorporated at street levelto contribute to the vibrancy of a street.

2.7

Amenity

2.7.1

Schemes which significantly harm the amenity ofneighbouring occupiers will be refused planningpermission. Protecting amenity helps to protect
the well being of the boroughs residents. It is
important to ensure that developments do notsignificantly overshadow neighbouring buildings,
block daylight, reduce sunlight, or result in a lossof privacy or outlook.

2.7.2

Further detail on day lighting, sun lighting,privacy and outlook will be contained in the
Sustainable Design and Construction SPD.

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Lighting can also affect amenity by creating lightspillage and increasing glare. Proposals involving
new lighting should demonstrate they will notsignificantly impact on residential amenity.
Proposals should seek to minimise any adverse
impact of lighting schemes through design or
technological solutions or by controlling thehours of use. Solutions may include lighting that
controls the distribution of light and minimises
glare. Design solutions could include screening,
shielding, reducing lantern mounting heights
and minimising glare. The visual impact of lightfittings should also be considered. Further
details are set out in the Sustainable Design
and Construction SPD.
Noise can reduce the quality of life of people
living or working in the borough. Planning
controls can help to minimise noise disturbancein new developments with planning conditions
used to control the operating hours of aparticular source of noise. Planning conditions
can also be used to reduce the effects of noiseon nearby noise sensitive residential uses, forexample by screening with natural barriers or
through considered placement of buildings.
Policy DM04: Environmental Considerations
for Development sets out policy on noise andfurther details are set out in the Sustainable
Design and Construction SPD.

2.8

Conversions

2.8.1

The conversion of existing dwellings into flats
can have a cumulative effect that is damaging
to the quality of the environment and detracts
from the character of established residential
areas. Conversions may be appropriate in certain
types of property or street particularly where they
are highly accessible. However, even in suchlocations they can harm the character of areas
by changing external appearance and increasing
activity. Such activity can often involve more
people movements, increased car movements
and parking stress, more rubbish to be collected
and more deliveries.

2.8.2

Where conversions are acceptable any external
alterations should seek to minimise their impact
on the external appearance of the property andlocal character. Conversions must also be able
to satisfactorily address all other relevant policies
in the DPD including the need to consider the
dwelling size priorities set out in Policy DM08
and the approach to parking management
set out in Policy DM17. Further guidance on
conversions will be set out in the Residential
Design Guidance SPD.

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2.9

Gardens

2.9.1

Gardens make a significant contribution to local
character. They provide the natural elementof residential character contributing towards
biodiversity, tranquillity, sense of space andenhancement of the setting of buildings.
Development that impacts the character createdby gardens can include large extensions and infill
development. Development which is considered
to be detrimental to local character will berefused. Further guidance on development ingardens will be set out in the Residential Design
Guidance SPD.

2.9.2

Gardens also provide outdoor amenity value
for residents. Further detail is contained in
section 3.8 and minimum outdoor amenity
space standards are set out in the Sustainable
Design and Construction SPD.

2.10

Landscaping and trees

2.10.1 High quality landscape design can help to create
spaces that provide attractive settings for both
new and existing buildings, contributing to theintegration of a development into the establishedcharacter of an area. Hard and soft landscaping
proposals should make a positive contribution to
the character and appearance of the site and thesurrounding area.
2.10.2 Landscaping should be included as an integral
part of any development proposal at an earlystage and landscaping schemes should beapproved before work on site commences.
Careful consideration should be given to theexisting character of a site, its topography andhow any features such as planting, trees, surface
treatments, furniture, lighting, walls, fences
and other structures are to be appropriately
used. More detailed advice about the use oflandscaping is provided in both the Sustainable
Design and Construction SPD and the GreenInfrastructure SPD. The Sustainable Design andConstruction SPD also sets out the minimum
outdoor amenity space standards. Further
advice is set out in a Design Guidance Noteon Walls, Fences and Gates.

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2.10.3 The council will seek to retain existing wildlife
habitats such as trees, shrubs, ponds andhedges wherever possible. Where trees arelocated on or adjacent to a site the council will
require the submission of a tree survey withplanning applications indicating the location,
species, size and condition of trees. Trees should
be retained wherever possible and any removal
will need to be justified in the survey. Where
removal of trees and other habitat can be justified
appropriate replacement should consider both
habitat creation and amenity value.
2.10.4 The proper management of well-landscapedareas is vital to ensure their survival and topreserve their attractiveness. Management
should also be sympathetic to wildlife adjacent
to water courses and should promote ecologicalinterests. Where appropriate, the council willseek to ensure the protection of good quality
landscaping through the use of conditions andlegal agreements. During building operations
we will expect that adequate precautions will
be taken to ensure that existing trees and otherlandscape features are not damaged.
2.10.5 Trees make an important contribution to thecharacter and appearance of the borough.
Trees which are healthy and are of high amenity
value can be protected by the making ofa Tree Preservation Order (TPO) under the
Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Tree
Preservation Orders can help to protect trees
from inappropriate treatment and prevent theirremoval, as permission must first be soughtfrom the council to carry out most types of tree
surgery. Appropriate protection of TPO trees andthose identified for retention will be expected inline with good practice during construction ofa development.
2.10.6 If a tree is dead, dying or dangerous then it
may be acceptable to remove the tree but
they should be replaced by suitable speciesof appropriate size. Further detail on this isprovided in the Green Infrastructure SPD.
2.10.7 Changes to front gardens such as paving overlawns or established planting can cumulatively
affect the wider character of an area, often in a
harmful way. However, depending on its scaleand detailing, paving over front gardens does notalways require planning permission. The council
expects changes to front gardens to consider
the wider impact on character and also reducesurface water run-off. Design Guidance Note
3 – The Construction of Hardstandings andVehicular Crossovers advises how to designa front garden with a hardstanding.

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Policy DM01: Protecting Barnet’s character
and amenity
a. All development should represent high quality
design which demonstrates high levels ofenvironmental awareness and contributes toclimate change mitigation and adaptation.
b. Development proposals should be based on anunderstanding of local characteristics. Proposals
should preserve or enhance local character andrespect the appearance, scale, mass, heightand pattern of surrounding buildings, spaces
and streets.
c. Development proposals should ensure attractive,
safe and, where appropriate, vibrant streets which
provide visual interest, particularly at street level
and avoid blank walls.
d. Development proposals should create safe andsecure environments and reduce opportunities
for crime and minimise the fear of crime.
e. Development proposals should be designed
to allow for adequate daylight, sunlight, privacy
and outlook for adjoining and potential occupiersand users.
f. Development proposals for lighting schemes
should not have a demonstrably harmful impact
on residential amenity or biodiversity.
g. Development proposals should retain outdoor
amenity space having regard to its character.
h. Conversion of dwellings into flats in roads
characterised by houses will not normally
be appropriate.
i. Loss of houses in roads characterised by houses
will not normally be appropriate.
j. Development proposals will be required to include
hard and soft landscaping that:i.	is well laid out in terms of access, car parking
and landscapingii.	considers the impact of hardstandings
on characteriii.	achieve a suitable visual setting for the buildingiv. 	provide an appropriate level of new habitat
including tree and shrub planting
v. 	make a positive contribution to thesurrounding areavi.	contributes to biodiversity including theretention of existing wildlife habitat and treesvii.	adequately protects existing trees and theirroot systems.
k. Trees should be safeguarded. When protected
trees are to be felled the council will require
replanting with suitable size and species of tree
where appropriate.

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Useful References• 	 Barnet Characterisation Study, 2010• 	 By Design: Urban Design in the Planning System,
CABE, 2000
• 	 Circular 03/2007 Town And Country Planning(Control Of Advertisements) (England) Regulations• 	 Design Guidance Note 1 – Advertising and
Signs,1993• 	 Design Guidance Note 3 – The Construction ofHardstandings and Vehicular Crossovers, 2010• 	 Design Guidance Note 5 – Extensions toHouses, 2010• 	 Design Guidance Note 7 – Residential
Conversions, 1994
• 	 Design Guidance Note 9 – Walls, Fences andGates, 1994
• 	 Design Guidance Note 10 – Shopfronts, 1996
• 	 London Plan, 2011• 	 National Planning Policy Framework• 	 Sustainable Design and Construction SPD

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3. Development standards
3.1.1

3.1.2

Core Strategy Policy CS1: Barnet’s Place
Shaping Strategy – the Three Strands Approachseeks the highest standards of urban design.
Poorly designed, unattractive and unsympathetic
development can have a greater impact thanjust looking out of place. It can have an impact
on the quality of life with links made with poor
physical health and mental health. For example
development which has inadequate internal
space or amenity space, which does not
respond to the surrounding character or turns
its back on the street creates a low quality
environment for everyone.

3.2

By Design

3.2.1

The document produced by CABE in 2000,
By Design sets out good practice principles
which will be used to assess applications fordevelopments of all sizes, in particular major
development applications. The council willtake into account the principles set out in By
Design, to ensure development makes a positive
contribution to the borough. The Residential
Design Guidance SPD expands on the principles
in relation to the suburban residential typologies
in Barnet.

The development standards set out in Policy
DM02: Development Standards are regarded
as key for Barnet to deliver the highest standardsof urban design. These development standards
will be supported by a suite of Supplementary
Planning Documents which will be identified
where relevant.

3.3

Lifetime Homes

3.3.1

The council supports Lifetime Homes standards,
creating lifetime neighbourhoods and wheelchair
accessible development. Lifetime Homes
standards include 16 design criteria which
can be applied to new homes at minimal costto ensure that homes support the changing
needs of individuals and families at different
stages of their lives. All development will be
expected to comply with Lifetime Homes.
Lifetime neighbourhoods are where transport,
shops, green spaces and other facilities, toilets,and benches, are consciously planned withpeople of all ages and conditions in mind.
The Sustainable Design and Construction
SPD sets out the application of Lifetime
Homes standards in Barnet.

3.4

Code for Sustainable Homes

3.4.1

The Code is intended as a single national
standard which measures the sustainability ofa home against design categories, rating the‘whole home’ as a complete package. The
Code helps to provide a route map for future
Building Regulations requirements, and to thisend represents a means to enable developers
to prepare for new Building Regulations when
they are implemented. It contains a rating
system from Code Level 1 to 6.

3.4.2

The council will apply the Code for Sustainable
Homes assessment to monitor the delivery
of more environmentally aware residential
development and achieve the Mayor’s policy
on climate change. Further detail is set out in
the Sustainable Design and Construction SPD.

Table 3.1: National and London Plan
guidance on development standards
The National Planning Policy Framework statesthat Local plans should develop robust andcomprehensive policies that set out the qualityof development that will be expected for the area.
Such policies should be based on stated objectives
for the future of the area and an understanding
and evaluation of its defining characteristics.
(NPPF: Para 58)
The NPPF further states that “Local planning
authorities should set out their policy on local
standards in the Local Plan, including requirements
for affordable housing.” (NPPF: Para 174)
All new housing should be built to Lifetime Homes
standard and 10% should be wheelchair accessible(Policy 3.8 London Plan).
All new development should meet minimum dwellingspace size standards (Policy 3.5 London Plan).
The Mayor’s Supplementary Planning Guidance(SPG) on Providing for Children and Young
People’s Play and Recreation, sets out accessibility
benchmarks using maximum walking distances
for children (100m for the under 5’s, 400m for5-11 year olds and 800m for ages12+).

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3.5

BREEAM

3.8

Outdoor amenity space

3.5.1

The Building Research Establishment
Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
is widely used to assess non residential
development for its environmental accreditation.
BREEAM (Offices), BREEAM (Retail) are both
examples of the different types of building that
this environmental assessment method canassess. They are nationally and internationallyrecognised and managed by the Building
Research Establishment (BRE). The Sustainable
Design and Construction SPD sets out further
detail on how we will apply this standard tonon residential development.

3.8.1

The provision of outdoor amenity space isan important consideration for residential
development. Residential units with insufficientgarden outdoor amenity space are unlikely
to provide good living conditions for futureoccupiers. As set out in para 2.9.1 one of the
key qualities of Barnet’s suburban characteris its significant amount of garden space.

3.8.2

The role and function of amenity space as wellas its location in relation to dwellings has abearing on provision. A front garden area is asemi private space where greater overlooking
is acceptable and desirable, which may be
used for bin storage and as a front setting.
A back garden is a more private space
which has restricted access and will be usedaccordingly. Confusing the use of space may
compromise and limit the potential use of garden
space and may result in low quality amenity
space. Not all outdoor amenity space will beconsidered useable and able to contribute toamenity provision.

3.8.3

Guidance on the standards for outdoor amenity
space will be set out in the Sustainable Design
and Construction SPD. Any garden development
which compromises these minimum standards
will not be permitted. In town centres and forsome higher density schemes including tallbuildings it may not be feasible for development
to provide individual private garden space.
In these instances the development shouldmake a financial contribution to the nearest
appropriate green space to compensate forthe lack of private garden space. The provisionof shared communal gardens in flatted
developments may allow suburban characterto be maintained outside town centres. It also
prevents the subdivision of open amenity space
and thereby contributes to a better appearance.

3.6

Wheelchair accessibility

3.6.1

Wheelchair users should have access to a fullrange of housing types. The council will expect
10% of new homes to be either fully wheelchair
accessible or be easily adapted to meet them.
In particular the specialist housing types covered
under Policy DM09: Specialist Housing should
consider access. The Sustainable Design andConstruction SPD sets out further detail on
wheelchair accessible homes.

3.7

Minimum floor space

3.7.1

The council will apply the space standards
that are set out in the London Plan. These set
a minimum gross internal floor area for new
homes, relative to the number of occupants.
Further detail on the London Plan minimum
space standards will be set out in the
Sustainable Design and Construction SPD.
There may be exceptions, for example in someregeneration areas or in core town centre
developments where other amenity benefits
are secured. The council will consider theseon a case by case basis.

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3.9

Secured by Design

3.11

3.9.1

The principles set out in the national Police
initiative, Secured by Design should beconsidered in development proposals. Where
appropriate, issues of safety will be referredto the relevant Metropolitan Police Authority
design advisors. The council will require legal
agreements to ensure improvements in safety.
Further guidance is provided in the Residential
Design Guidance SPD.

3.10

Play space

3.11.1 European Community ((EC) Directive 97/11/EC)
requires the environmental impact assessment(EIA) of major projects. The effect of the Directive
is to require environmental impact assessment
to be carried out, before development consent
is granted, for certain types1 of major project
which are judged likely to have significant
environmental effects. EIA is an important
procedure for ensuring that the likely effects of
new development on the environment are fully
understood and taken into account before thedevelopment is allowed to go ahead. It also sets
out the actions required to mitigate any harmful
effects (Circular 02/99).

3.10.1 The Core Strategy identifies the locations ofBarnet’s play areas (Map 11). There are 49 sitesthat provide formal play space. Less than halfof the parks in Barnet have play areas and, only
46% of Barnet residents are within 600m of
a formal equipped play area. In the future theneed for play space will increase as Barnet’s
population is getting younger.
3.10.2 Both residential development in areas of playspace deficiency and residential development
in areas with sufficient play space will be
expected to make a contribution either on siteor financially for play space. In areas where adeficiency in play space is identified, residential
developments will be required to provide facilities
on site and provide appropriate contributions
to maintain them, or where appropriate provide
a financial contribution to improve the nearest
appropriate play area. Residential development
in areas with sufficient play space will still be
required to make a financial contribution to
the nearest appropriate existing play facility
or provide new facilities on site. The Mayor of
London’s SPG: Providing for Children and Young
People’s Play and Informal Recreation requiresthat provision for children under five is provided
on site (within 100m) to ensure they can accessplay space. Improvements to existing facilities
are necessary, given the priority for family
housing in the borough.

Other standards and assessments

3.11.2 Building for Life was established by CABE in
association with the Home Builders Federation
as the national standard for well designed
homes and neighbourhoods. It promotes design
excellence and celebrates best practice in thehouse building industry. Housing developments
are assessed against the criteria to measure thequality of their design.
3.11.3 A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a meansof assessing the health impacts of policies,
plans and projects, particularly on disadvantaged
groups. Created by the World Health Organisation
many countries have now adopted thisapproach. The impact of development on
health can be assessed to ensure that impacts
such as road safety, pollution and flooding are
considered. The Watch Out for Health checklist
for assessing the health impacts of planningproposals is recommended for use during theevaluation of a scheme, particularly very large
and comprehensive schemes.
3.11.4 Many aspects of HIA which help improve adevelopments positive contribution to healthare already established as standards such as
the provision of play space, minimum floor
space standards and outdoor amenity space.

3.10.3 Aspects in relation to policies DM01:
Protecting Barnet’s character and amenity,
DM03: Accessibility and Inclusive Design
and DM04: Environmental Considerations forDevelopment will also need to be consideredsuch as safety and disturbance.

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Policy DM02: Development standards

Useful References

Where appropriate, development will be expected
to demonstrate compliance with the following
national and Londonwide standards supportedby the guidance set out in the council’s suite ofSupplementary Planning Documents:•	BREEAM (BRE Environmental
Assessment Method)www.breeam.org/

1. By Design, the CABE urban design principles
2.	Lifetime Homes, the 16 design criteria requiredby the London Plan Policy 3.8
3.	Code for Sustainable Homes, the national
standard for sustainable homes
4.	BREEAM, the environmental assessment
method for non residential development
5.	Wheelchair accessibility, the London Plan
Policy 3.8
6. Minimum floor space, the London Plan
Policy 3.5
7.	Outdoor amenity space, the Sustainable Design
and Construction SPD
8. Secured by Design, the national Police initiative
9. Play space, the London Plan Policy 3.6.

• 	 Building for Life Standards,
www.buildingforlife.org/• 	 By Design: Urban Design in the Planning
System, CABE, 2000
• 	 Circular 02/99: Environmental Impact
Assessment, ODPM, 1999
• 	 Code for Sustainable Homes: A step change
in sustainable home building practice, CLG,
December 2006
• 	 Design and Access Statement GuidanceNote 2007www.barnet.gov.uk/design-accessguidance-oct07.pdf• 	 Design and access statements: how to write,
read and use them, CABE, 2006
• 	 Design for Play: A Guide to Successful PlaySpaces, DCFS, 2008• 	 London Housing Design Guide, GLA. 2010• 	 National Planning Policy Framework• 	 Principles of Inclusive Design (They Include
You – CABE, 2006
• 	 Providing for Children and Young People’s Playand Informal Recreation SPG, GLA, 2008• 	 Secured by Designwww.securedbydesign.com/• 	 Sustainable Design and Construction SPD• 	 Watch Out for Health, NHS London Healthy
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4. Accessibility and Inclusive Design
4.1.1

Core Strategy Policy CS5: Protecting andenhancing Barnet’s character to create highquality places sets out the key principles ofinclusive design. Inclusive design is fundamental
to improving the quality of life for all Barnet’s
residents particularly the disabled and older
people. As a process it is intended to makethe built environment safe, accessible andconvenient to help ensure that people canaccess the jobs, opportunities and facilities
that they need.

Table 4.1: National and London Plan guidanceon inclusive design

4.1.3

Good design should reflect the diversity ofpeople who use it and not impose barriersof any kind. People with disabilities in ourcommunity should be able to access the places
everyone else takes for granted. Development
proposals should ensure that the needs ofpeople with all types of mobility difficulties, both
physical and sensory, are taken into accountwhen considering the design of development
proposals. This includes extensions to allbuildings particularly those used by the generalpublic such as shops and community facilities.

4.1.4

Policy DM02: Development Standards sets out
the need to comply with the Mayor’s wheelchair
accessibility requirement for housing. Large
scale redevelopment which affects or creates
new streets, footpaths and public transport
infrastructure should also consider Inclusive
Mobility standards and the need for sharedspace in new development.

4.1.5

Inclusive Mobility published by the Department
for Transport, sets out design guidance for thewider pedestrian environment, public transport
and associated infrastructure to respond to theneeds of disabled people. Many other people
will also benefit from an accessible environment,
including those travelling with small children, or
carrying luggage or heavy shopping. The wider
pedestrian environment also includes improving
access to public transport.

4.1.6

Policy DM02: Development Standards also set
the requirement to meet the Lifetime Homes
standards. At the same time we aim to support
the creation of lifetime neighbourhoods which
support the changing needs of people fromchildhood to the end of life, and seek to enablepeople to live in their home for as much of theirlife as possible.

The NPPF definition of inclusive design is: “Designing
the built environment, including buildings and theirsurrounding spaces, to ensure that they can beaccessed and used by everyone.”
National policy states that “It is important to plan
positively for the achievement of high quality andinclusive design for all development, including
individual buildings, public and private spaces
and wider area development schemes.”(NPPF: Para 57)
The London Plan in Policy 7.2 sets out that
“Boroughs should develop detailed policies andproposals that ensure the physical environment
can meet the highest standards of accessibility
and inclusion and that the principles of inclusive
design are adopted at the earliest stages of thedevelopment …” It sets out four principles ofinclusive design for developments to demonstrate.
4.1.2

To help ensure an accessible environment
the London Plan Policy 7.2 sets out thefour principles of inclusive design; safety,
convenience, flexibility and realism. These areset out in full in Policy DM03: Accessibility
and Inclusive Design below and should bedemonstrated in an applicant’s design andaccess statement. Further guidance includes:• Accessible London: Achieving an Inclusive
Environment; Supplementary Planning
Guidance published by the GLA• Inclusive Mobility, published by the Department
for Transport and• Inclusive Mobility and Principles of Inclusive
Design (They Include You) published by CABE.

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Policy DM03: Accessibility and inclusive design

Useful References

Development proposals should meet thehighest standards of accessible and inclusive
design by demonstrating that they meet thefollowing principles:• Accessible London: Achieving an Inclusive
Environment, SPG, GLA, 2004

i. can be used safely, easily and with dignity
by all regardless of disability, age, gender,
ethnicity or economic circumstances
ii. are convenient and welcoming with nodisabling barriers, so everyone can use
them independently without undue effort,
separation or special treatmentiii. are flexible and responsive taking account ofwhat different people say they need and want,so people can use them in different ways

• By Design: Urban Design in the Planning
System, CABE, 2000
• Inclusive Mobility, Department for Transport, 2005
• National Planning Policy Framework• Planning and Access for Disabled People:
A Good Practice Guide, ODPM, 2005
• Principles of Inclusive Design (They Include You)– CABE, 2006

iv. are realistic, offering more than one solution to
help balance everyone’s needs, recognisingthat one solution may not work for all.

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5. Environmental considerations for development
5.1.1

Core Strategy Policy CS9: Ensuring the
Efficient Use of Natural Resources highlightsthat reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions,
adapting to future climate change, ensuringresource use is kept within acceptable levels,
promoting biodiversity and improving qualityof life are all key objectives for Barnet.

5.2

Energy efficiency

5.2.1

New development should provide theopportunity to meet the highest standardsof energy efficiency and minimise carbon
emissions. A development’s design can
influence the amount of energy required toheat or cool a building. Glazing, solar control,
shading mechanisms and insulation can all help
to minimise energy requirements for heating
and cooling. This policy is supported by the
Sustainable Design and Construction SPD.

5.2.2

All new development should apply the energy
hierarchy set out in the London Plan. First
development should use less energy: be lean.
Second it should supply energy efficiently: beclean. Finally it should use renewable energy:
be green. Major development proposals
are expected to include a detailed energy
assessment and to comply with the hierarchy.

5.2.3

The council will apply the Code for Sustainable
Homes assessment to monitor the delivery
of more environmentally aware residential
development and achieve the Mayor’s Policy
on climate change. For non-residential buildings
we will use BREEAM (Buildings Research
Establishment Environmental Assessment
Method) or any future replacement criteria
adopted at national standards level. Further
details are set out in the Sustainable Design
and Construction SPD.

5.3

Decentralised energy

5.3.1

The council will prioritise the development ofdecentralised energy networks. A Decentralised
Energy (DE) system produces heat and electricity
at or near the point of consumption. Whenpower is generated locally, heat that would
normally be wasted can be used – by offices,
homes and schools.

5.3.2

A high level heat mapping study has identified
clusters of buildings and areas of developmentwith the best potential for delivering future district
heating networks in the borough. Brent Cross/
Cricklewood and Colindale are identified as highpriority areas given the scale of regeneration
taking place. Chipping Barnet, Mill Hill East,
North Finchley and Whetstone are identified
as lower priority areas in the study.

Table 5.1: National and London Plan
guidance on environmental considerations
The National Planning Policy Framework sets outthat “The planning system should contribute to andenhance the natural and local environment by:• preventing both new and existing developmentfrom contributing to or being put at unacceptablerisk from, or being adversely affected byunacceptable levels of soil, air, water ornoise pollution or land instability; …”(NPPF: Para 109)
The NPPF sets out that “Local Plans should apply
a sequential, risk-based approach to the location ofdevelopment to avoid where possible flood risk topeople and property and manage any residual risk,taking account of the impacts of climate change,…”(NPPF: para 156)
The Code for Sustainable Homes sets sustainability
standards for new housing. The energy andwater efficiency targets are stepped in line withimprovements in Building Regulations to meet zerocarbon in 2016 as set out in the Government’s
Building A Greener Future: Policy Statement.
London Plan Policy 5.3: Sustainable Design andConstruction requires developments to demonstratecompliance with the Mayor’s Sustainable Design
and Construction Supplementary Planning Guidance(SPG), including how to avoid internal overheating
and contributions to the urban heat island effect.
London Plan Policy 5.4 sets out the Mayor’s approachto retrofitting and encourages boroughs to identify
opportunities and proposals for reducing carbon
dioxide emissions from the existing building stock.
Details of how a development meets Sustainable
Design and Construction standards are required
to be set out in the Design and Access statement(London Plan Policy 5.3). This should include taking
account of the Mayor’s energy hierarchy (London
Plan Policy 5.2).
The Mayor’s drainage hierarchy (London Plan Policy5.13) identifies storage on site as the priority throughto the discharge to the combined sewer as the least
favourable choice for dealing with rainwater on a site.
The aim is to achieve greenfield run-off rates.

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5.3.3In line with the London Plan major development 2
will be expected to connect to an existing DE
network where it is appropriate, as this is themost resource efficient option. Equally wherea new DE scheme is proposed then a new
development will be expected to connect where
feasible. Where this is not feasible developments
should ensure that they incorporate the ability
to connect in the future. Major development
proposals in areas identified as feasible for
DE in the heat mapping study but where no
firm plans exist will require a feasibility study
or financial contribution towards a proposed
study to implement a new network or extend
an existing network. Pooled funding throughlegal agreements or the Community Infrastructure
Levy (CIL) will be put forward in appropriate
circumstances.

5.4

Retro fitting

5.4.1

In the London Plan Policy 5.4 highlights theopportunity that retrofitting existing buildings
can make to reducing CO 2 emissions. Barnet’s
housing stock has a relatively high level ofcarbon emissions compared to the London
average. Nearly two thirds of Barnet’s housing
stock was built before 1944 (compared
to a national figure of 40%). Thus there isconsiderable potential to reduce emissions
if this older housing stock can have energy
efficiency measures fitted and renewable energy
technologies installed and/or be linked todecentralised energy schemes as part of new
or refurbished developments. Water efficiency
measures can also be retrofitted.

5.5

Air quality

5.5.1

Air pollution is the result of emissions, such ascarbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and sulphur
dioxide, being released into the atmosphere.
The impact of dust, fumes and odour on air
quality also need to be considered. The main
sources of emissions are transport, combustion
and industrial processes. Air pollution has been
linked to health problems such as asthma andother respiratory diseases, and damage to thesurrounding environment.

5.5.2

New development should not reduce air
quality and where there are any potential
issues the council will require an air quality
assessment. Appropriate design measures
such as tree planting can protect usersof the buildings and surrounding public
spaces from existing poor air quality.

The council is particularly concerned to protect
schools, older people’s accommodation andfamily housing. Further guidance on air quality
assessments, location, siting and design, choiceof building systems and the managementof construction emissions is provided in the
Sustainable Design and Construction SPD.
5.5.3

Air pollution in Barnet is monitored by measuring
the amount of nitrogen dioxide, carbon
monoxide and particulate matter (PM10) in theatmosphere. The council has continuous air
quality monitoring stations at Chalgrove School
and Tally Ho and maintains a network of diffusion
tubes across the borough. These monitor levelsof fine particles and nitrogen dioxide informing
the Air Quality Action Plan for Barnet and theongoing review and assessment of air quality
in the borough.

5.6

Noise

5.6.1

Noise can undermine quality of life and affectnatural habitats. This includes persistentand intermittent noises, from service planton buildings, road traffic, sound systems,
construction and domestic noise. Noise
considerations are especially important whenplanning housing, day centres, schools andlibraries and in areas of high population density.
The separation of noise sensitive development
such as residential, health and educational usesfrom noise generating sources can reduce theeffects of noise on those uses. Noise generating
sources within the borough include transportroutes, commerce, sport, recreation and otherleisure time activities. Proposals for noise
sensitive development where it is affected bynoise generating sources will not be permitted
unless satisfactory mitigation measures canbe demonstrated.

5.6.2

The layout of buildings can be designed
or modified to reduce the effects of noise
disturbance through the use of measures
such as screening with natural barriers or otherbuildings. Further mitigating measures are set
out in the Sustainable Design and Construction
SPD. Planning conditions can be used tocontrol the operating hours of a particular
noise generating development, or to influence
the layout and design of buildings, in order toreduce the effects on noise sensitive uses.
The four noise exposure categories set out in
the Sustainable Design and Construction SPD
will be used to assess residential accommodation
which is near to a source of noise.

2. Major developments are defined as 10 or more dwellings or for all other uses
where floorspace will be more than 1,000 sq metres. See the Core Strategy
glossary for more detail.

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5.7

Contaminated land

5.7.1

For potentially contaminated land, the developer
will be required to carry out a Preliminary Risk
Assessment which will help determine thepotential for contamination at a development
site. Where necessary a full site investigation,
considering both the possible risk to future usersof the site and hazards to ground and surface
water quality. Before development can start,
planning conditions may require that appropriate
remedial measures are agreed with the planning
authority and carried out in line with current
guidelines, having regard to relevant legislation(Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act andContaminated Land Regulations). The developer
will be required to provide a report verifying thatthe works have been carried out as agreed. This
will normally be achieved by setting conditions
on planning permissions.

5.7.2

In line with the objectives of the Thames Water
River Basin Management Plan the council
aims to prevent any development which could
lead to a deterioration in the quality of water
and work towards improvements. Plans forthe remediation of contaminated land ordevelopment which could impact water
quality will be carefully assessed.

5.8

Notifiable installations

5.8.1

There are two Notifiable Installations within
Barnet, the Barnet holder station in New
Barnet and the Mill Hill holder station. The
facilities are identified because of the large
quantities of hazardous substance stored,
used or transported. Where development is
proposed near these installations, the council
will seek the advice of the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE) on the potential risk to healthand safety of people occupying the proposeddevelopment. It will be necessary to keep
sensitive development, such as housing,schools or hospitals, at a safe distance from
Notifiable Installations.

5.9

Surface water run off and drainage

5.9.1

Reducing or slowing the amount of rainfall (runoff) entering the drainage network is important
to help reduce flood risk both in Barnet andfurther downstream. The borough has 14kms
of streams and brooks. The North London
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment identified fluvial
flooding from Dollis Brook, Silk Stream, Pymmes
Brook and their associated tributaries as theprimary source of flood risk in the borough.

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Surface water flooding in Barnet presents a low
to moderate risk, and sewer flooding as low
risk. Groundwater flooding was also found to
be a relatively low risk due to the impermeable
geology (primarily London Clay) and depth of
the groundwater table.
5.9.2

In line with national policy a sequential riskbased approach to determining the suitabilityof land for development in flood risk areas
will be applied. Flood risk assessments will
be expected on all applicable sites to informthe sequential approach. Sustainable Urban
Drainage techniques such as porous paving
should be used where possible to reduce floodrisk and the Mayor’s drainage hierarchy applied.
The principle of the Mayors drainage hierarchy isfor a greenfield rate of run off to be maintained.
A greenfield run-off rate is one that reflects thenatural rate of water runoff from a site before
development. Further detail is provided in the
Sustainable Design and Construction SPD.

5.9.3

The Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP)
for Barnet, Brent and Harrow is designed to fulfil
the requirements of the Flood Risk regulations
2009 and to identify areas more at risk fromsurface water flooding. Proposals which
create impact in these areas identified at risk
will need to demonstrate through hydrologicalinvestigations and modelling how they will
reduce that risk. Where they require permission,
front garden alterations for parking or basement
developments are examples which can impact
local run off. Further guidance on basement
development is set out in Design GuidanceNote 5 – Extensions to Houses which seeks
to ensure that such development does notharm the established architectural characterof buildings and surrounding areas.

5.10

Watercourse restoration

5.10.1 Wherever possible, rivers and watercourses
should be restored to a more natural state inorder to improve biodiversity in the boroughand help reduce the speed of run off. London’srivers have been hugely altered from theirnatural state. Creating a buffer between
the water course and the built edge of thedevelopment (<10m width is recommended
but site constraints must be considered), andremoving hard structures such as revetments
and toe-boards and their replacement withsofter engineering features will help reverse
this trend. The River Restoration Action Plan
and associated website (www.therrc.co.uk)
sets out details of opportunities to restore
sections of the River Brent.

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5.10.2 At the same time introducing a buffer can
provide the opportunity to improve publicaccess to green spaces in the borough.

This also contributes to the development of theboroughs green infrastructure and providing
attractive links between green spaces.

Policy DM04: Environmental considerations for developmenta. All major development will be required todemonstrate through an Energy Statement
compliance with the Mayor’s targets for reductions
in carbon dioxide emissions within the frameworkof the Mayor’s energy hierarchy.
b. Where Decentralised Energy (DE) is feasible orplanned, major development will either provide:i. suitable connection
ii. the ability to connect in futureiii. a feasibility studyiv.	a financial contribution to a proposed
feasibility study.
c. i.	Where there is a localised source of air
pollution, buildings should be designed
and sited to reduce exposure to air pollutants.
ii.	Development proposals will ensure thatdevelopment is not contributing to poor air
wquality and provide air quality assessments
where appropriate.
d. Proposals to locate development that is likely togenerate unacceptable noise levels close to noise
sensitive uses will not normally be permitted.
Proposals to locate noise sensitive development
in areas with existing high levels of noise will notnormally be permitted. Mitigation of noise impacts
through design, layout, and insulation will be
expected where appropriate.

e. Proposals on land which may be contaminatedshould be accompanied by an investigation toestablish the level of contamination in the soil
and/or groundwater/surface waters and identify
appropriate mitigation. Development which could
adversely affect the quality of groundwater will not
be permitted.
f. Proposals for Notifiable Installations ordevelopments near to existing Notifiable
Installations will only be permitted provided that:i.	There is no unacceptable risk to an individual’s
health and safety; andii.	There will be no significant threat toenvironmental quality.
g. Development should demonstrate compliancewith the London Plan water hierarchy for run off
especially in areas identified as prone to flooding
from surface water run off. All new development inareas at risk from fluvial flooding must demonstrateapplication of the sequential approach set out in the
NPPF (paras 100 to 104) and provide information on
the known flood risk potential of the application site.
h. Development proposals will wherever possible be
expected to naturalise a water course, ensure anadequate buffer zone is created and enable publicaccessibility. Where appropriate, contributions
towards river restoration and de-culverting will
be expected.

Useful References•	Air Quality Action Plan, LB Barnet•	Circular 01/2006 Environmental Protection
Act 1990 – Part 2A. Contaminated Land,
DEFRA, 2006
•	Code for Sustainable Homes – Technical Guide,
CLG, 2010•	Design Guidance Note 5 – Extensions toHouses, 2010
•	Framework for assessing the sustainability of soil
and groundwater remediation, UK Sustainable
Remediation Forum (SuRF-UK), 2010•	London Heat Map for Barnet, May 2010•	London Plan, 201127

•	Manual of River Restoration Techniques,River Restoration Centre, 2002
•	Model Procedures for the Management ofLand Contamination (CLR 11), Environment
Agency, 2004•	National Planning Policy Framework•	Sounder City – The Mayor’s Noise Strategy, 2004•	Sustainable Design and Construction SPD•	Sustainable Design and Construction SPG,
GLA, 2006•	Thames River Basin Management Plan;
Environment Agency; 2009

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6. Tall buildings
6.1.1

Core Strategy Policy CS5: Protecting and
Enhancing Barnet’s Character to create highquality places defines what a tall building is in
Barnet and the strategic locations where they
may be appropriate. Policy DM05: Tall Buildings
sets out the criteria in addition to other DM
policies for assessing proposals for tall buildings.

6.1.4

Key issues include the impact of tall buildingson the immediate street and how the design
integrates with the wider urban fabric. The
council will consider whether the design has
a harmonious relationship with the rest of thestreet, the continuity of frontages and street
level entrances. Applicants should use theCharacterisation Study as a starting point for a360o appraisal of the impact of the design of talland medium rise buildings on their surroundingarea. Varying heights, proportion, silhouette andfacing materials at the design stage may all help
contribute to assessing how to lessen negative
impacts. The level of detail the applicant needs
to provide will depend on the impact. Setting aswell as the height can contribute to impact.

6.1.5

Map 8 in the Core Strategy shows locallyimportant views (Local Viewing Corridors).
Obstructing or harmfully impacting on theseviews will not be acceptable. The views willbe identified on the Proposals Map. Impacting
on a Local Viewing Corridor may not necessarily
be an issue as some proposals can assist inland-marking an important location within theview provided they don’t impede or block its
main subject.

6.1.6

A view does not have to be one of thedesignated Local Viewing Corridors. A tallbuilding can affect an existing street view ora view from an open space. Particular careshould be taken with tall buildings located on
the ridges and higher ground in Barnet as thesecan affect the skyline. In these situations moredistant views should be identified and the effectof the building on them considered.

6.1.7

The presence of an existing tall building does notnecessarily mean that its replacement or anothertall building in the same area will be acceptable.
Redevelopment of existing tall buildings willneed to consider the potential to improve on theimpact of the existing building. The massing andconfiguration of buildings can have a significant
localised effect on the climatic conditions,funnelling wind or creating sun-traps. Good
design can be used to minimise these effects
to benefit in particular users of the public realm.
Consideration of the potential microclimaticeffects will need to be demonstrated and further
detail on this is set out in the Sustainable Design
and Construction SPD.

Table 6.1: National and London Plan
guidance on tall buildings
The National Planning Policy Framework states that
“Planning policies and decisions should not attempt
to impose architectural styles or particular tastes
and they should not stifle innovation, originality or
initiative through unsubstantiated requirements toconform to certain development forms or styles.
It is, however, proper to seek to promote or reinforce
local distinctiveness.” (NPPF: Para 60)
London Plan Policy 7.7 sets out the approach totall buildings in London requiring that appropriate
locations are identified in Local Plan’s. The policy
sets out design criteria that tall buildings should
comply with.
6.1.2

Tall buildings can make a positive contribution
to a place but they can also harm the qualities
that people value. Due to their potential impact
applicants with tall buildings proposals will needto provide evidence of how they have considered
the criteria in the policy as well as the CABE/
English Heritage guidance on tall buildings.

6.1.3

London Plan para 7.25 defines a tall building
as one that is substantially taller than its
surroundings, or significantly changes the
skyline. Barnet’s Core Strategy defines a tallbuilding as being eight storeys (equivalent to
26 metres above ground level) or more andidentifies locations where proposals may
be appropriate.

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Policy DM05: Tall buildings
Tall buildings outside the strategic locations
identified in the Core Strategy will not be considered
acceptable. Proposals for tall buildings will needto demonstrate:
i. an active street frontage where appropriate
ii. successful integration into the existing urban fabriciii. a regard to topography and no adverse impact
on Local Viewing Corridors, local views andthe skyline
iv. not cause harm to heritage assets and their setting
v. that the potential microclimatic effect does notadversely affect existing levels of comfort in the
public realm.
Proposals for redevelopment or refurbishment ofexisting tall buildings will be required to make apositive contribution to the townscape.

Useful References• Barnet Characterisation Study, 2010
• Barnet Tall Buildings Study, 2010
• Guidance on Tall Buildings – English Heritage
and CABE, 2007
• London Plan, 2011
• National Planning Policy Framework

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7. Heritage and conservation
7.1.1

Core Strategy Policy CS5: Protecting and
Enhancing Barnet’s character to create highquality spaces, aims to protect and enhance
Barnet’s heritage and highlights that Barnet
has a rich historic environment. There are
sixteen Conservation Areas in the borough.
Conservation Areas are designated because of
their special architectural or historic interest thecharacter and appearance of which it is desirable
to preserve and enhance. We are appraising
the qualities of our Conservation Areas in arolling programme which will produce separate
Character Appraisals for each Conservation Area.

7.1.2

There are nearly forty sites of archaeologicalimportance containing prehistoric, Roman andmedieval remains. There are over 2,200 Listed
Buildings, two Scheduled Ancient Monuments,
four registered Historic Parks and Gardens anda Registered Historic Battlefield. We also havea Local List (established 1986) which identifies
buildings of local historic or architectural
importance.

7.1.3

Policy for the historic environment in Barnet
covers all assets with historic value in theborough, not just Conservation Areas and listedbuildings. This policy should be considered whenappraising any development which may impact
on a heritage asset.

7.1.4

The NPPF (para 132) sets out the principlethat the significance of a heritage asset helps
to determine the level of protection afforded
to it. The value of heritage assets should berecognised as they can promote a sense ofplace and help provide a basis for regeneration.
Imaginative new uses for historic buildings
should be considered.

7.1.5

7.1.6

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The setting of a heritage asset, in particular alisted building, is often an essential part of thebuilding’s character. The impact of development
which affects the setting of a heritage asset will
require careful scrutiny.
Responding to climate change can bechallenging for heritage assets particularly
listed buildings. Heritage assets should be
retained in use and where appropriate modified
to reduce their carbon emissions, but theimportance of reducing emissions should beweighed against any harm to, as well as thesignificance of the heritage asset. Any proposal
affecting a heritage asset or its setting should
be supported by evidence which is in proportion
to the significance of the asset. Where harm toa heritage asset is created the public benefit of
the harm will need to be demonstrated and thegreater the harm the greater the justification thatwill be needed for any loss.

Table 7.1: National guidance for heritageand conservation
The National Planning Policy Framework defines aheritage asset as: “A building, monument, site, place,area or landscape identified as having a degreeof significance meriting consideration in planning
decisions, because of its heritage interest. Heritage
asset includes designated heritage assets and assets
identified by the local planning authority (including
local listing).”
The NPPF states in para 132 that “When considering
the impact of a proposed development on thesignificance of a designated heritage asset, great
weight should be given to the asset’s conservation.
The more important the asset, the greater the weightshould be. Significance can be harmed or lost throughalteration or destruction of the heritage asset ordevelopment within its setting. As heritage assets
are irreplaceable, any harm or loss should require
clear and convincing justification.”“Where a proposed development will lead to
substantial harm to or total loss of significance of adesignated heritage asset, local planning authorities
should refuse consent, unless it can be demonstrated
that the substantial harm or loss is necessary toachieve substantial public benefits that outweighthat harm or loss…” (NPPF: para 133)
Where a development proposal will lead to less thansubstantial harm to the significance of a designatedheritage asset, this harm should be weighed against
the public benefits of the proposal, including securing
its optimum viable use. (NPPF: para 134)
Statutory listed buildings are buildings, objects or
structures protected by the legislation in the Planning(Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

7.1.7

English Heritage have produced a seriesof guides for heritage buildings which
can be accessed from the website
www.climatechangeandyourhome.org.uk

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Table 7.2: Barnet’s heritage assets
Conservation Areas

1.

The Burroughs, Hendon, 1983

2.

Church End, Finchley, 1979

3.

Church End, Hendon, 1983

4.

College Farm, Finchley, 1989

5.

Cricklewood Railway Terraces, 1998

6.

Finchley Garden Village, 1978

7.

Golders Green Town Centre, 1998

8.

Hampstead Garden Suburb, 1968

9.

Hampstead Village (Heath Passage), 1994

10. Mill Hill, 1968
11. Monken Hadley, 1968
12. Moss Hall Crescent, 1974
13. Totteridge, 1968
14. Watling Estate, Burnt Oak, 1998
15. Wood Street, Barnet, 1969
16. Glenhill Close, Finchley, 2001
Listed Buildings

2,206 buildings

Locally Listed buildings

1600

Battlefield site

Battle of Barnet 1471

Historic green spaces

4 registered historic parks and gardens: St Marylebone Cemetery; Avenue
House Garden; Golders Green Crematorium and St Pancras Cemetery

Scheduled Ancient
Monuments

Brockley Hill Romano – British Pottery, Edgware
Manor House Moated Site, East End Road, Finchley

Local Areas of Special
ArchaeologicalSignificance

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

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Barnet Gate and Totteridge Fields
Burnt OakChild’s Hill
Chipping Barnet
Copthall
Cricklewood
East Barnet
East Finchley
EdgwareEdgwarebury and Scratchwood
Finchley
Friern Barnet
Galley Lane
Halliwick Manor House
HendonMill Hill
Monken Hadley Common
Totteridge and Whetstone
Watling Street.

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7.2

Conservation areas

7.2.1

Conservation Areas are defined as areas of
special architectural or historic interest, thecharacter or appearance of which it is desirable
to preserve or enhance. Within Barnet, sixteen
Conservation Areas have been designated as
set out in Table 7.2.

7.2.2

If a site lies within a Conservation Area or is
located nearby, planning permission will not
be granted where development proposals
neither preserves nor enhances the characteror appearance of that area. Proposals will needto consider the council’s Conservation Area
character appraisals and suite of Supplementary
Planning Documents.

7.2.3

Opportunities to amend the boundaries ofConservation Areas can be considered as partof Barnet’s rolling programme of Conservation
Area Character Appraisals. Article 4 Directions
will be used, where appropriate, to protect orenhance the character and appearance of aConservation Area.

7.2.4

There is a presumption in favour of retaining all
Locally Listed Buildings as well as any building
which makes a positive contribution to thecharacter or appearance of a Conservation
Area. The council will need to be satisfied that allefforts have been made to continue the present
use or to find compatible alternative uses before
considering demolition as a viable option. Inline with the NPPF (para 130), a deteriorated
condition as a result of deliberate neglect ofor damage to a heritage asset will not be afactor considered in any decision. Proposals
for demolition will need to address the following:

7.3.2

Whatever the grading of a Listed Building,any work of demolition or alteration affecting
its special architectural or historic character
will require Listed Building Consent before it
can be carried out. Consent is required to alter
the interiors of Listed Buildings as well as theexterior. Whilst listing does not prevent changes
to a building, the local planning authority isrequired to have special regard to the desirabilityof preserving the building or its setting, or any
feature of special architectural or historic interest.

7.3.3

There is a presumption in favour of theconservation of Listed Buildings with anemphasis on the retention of Listed Buildings inactive use and generally the best use is often theoriginal use for which it was designed. The same
presumption will apply to Locally Listed Buildings
and for alterations and other external works
which might harm the architectural and historiccharacter and setting of such buildings. Where
listed buildings or other heritage assets are partof a regeneration proposal they can be used tolink a scheme with an area’s past and to createa sense of place. In some cases a heritage asset
can be used as a catalyst for regeneration.

7.4

Archaeological heritage

7.4.1

The borough’s archaeological heritage is avaluable educational and community resource
which is vulnerable to modern development
and land use. Archaeological remains above andbelow ground level, and ancient monuments, areimportant surviving evidence of the borough’s
past, and once removed they are lost forever.

7.4.2

There are two Scheduled Ancient Monumentsin the borough. These are set out in Table
7.2. Scheduled Monument Consent must be
obtained from the Secretary of State for Culture,
Media and Sport with applications made to
English Heritage before any alterations are
made to them.

7.4.3

With assistance from English Heritage (via theGreater London Archaeology Advisory Service– GLAAS), the Museum of London and theHendon and District Archaeological Society(HADAS), we have identified five prehistoric,
four Roman and thirty medieval sites containingarchaeological remains of more than local
importance. These have been grouped into
nineteen ‘Local Areas of Special ArchaeologicalSignificance’, which are identified in table 7.2.
Development proposals in these areas will needto provide detail in consultation with GLAAS of
how they will investigate, catalogue and where
possible preserve the remains in situ or in a
museum as part of any application. It may also
be appropriate for HADAS to be consulted.

•	the condition of the existing building particularly
if this makes its continued use unviable; and•	the merits of the alternative proposals forthe site.
7.2.5	Alterations or extensions to Locally Listed
Buildings should respect their architecturalor historic character, taking into accountscale, design, materials and detailing.

7.3

Listed and Locally Listed Buildings

7.3.1

Statutory Listed Buildings are of national
importance and are classified as follows:• GRADE I – Buildings of exceptional interest;• GRADE II* – Particularly important buildingsof more than special interest;• GRADE II – Buildings of special interest which
warrant every effort to preserve them Locally
Listed Buildings are buildings of local interest
which significantly contribute to the Borough’s
heritage and character.

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7.4.5

7.4.6

The council will seek to preserve nationally
important archaeological remains andtheir settings, including Scheduled Ancient
Monuments, from harmful development andwill not approve development proposals which
will have an adverse effect on such remains.
Development which will affect remains within
Areas of Special Archaeological Significance,and other archaeological remains, may also
be refused.
Discovery is an important basis of archaeology.
When researching the development potential ofa site, developers should, in all cases, assess
whether the site is known or is likely to containarchaeological remains. Where there is goodreason to believe that there are remains ofarchaeological importance on a site, we willconsider directing applicants to supply further
details of proposed developments, including
the results of an archaeological desk-based
assessment and field evaluation.
Where important archaeological remains arefound the council will seek to resist development
which adversely affects the process of preserving
the remains on site. Where this is not possible
mitigation which may include excavation,
analysis of remains and public dissemination of
results will be expected by an archaeologicalorganisation with approval from the GLAAS andthe council before development commences.
If permitted, the loss through developmentof any archaeological remains will need tobe recorded in line with para 141 in the NPPF.
Planning conditions or a legal agreement will
be used to secure this.

Policy DM06: Barnet’s heritageand conservationa. All heritage assets will be protected in linewith their significance. All development will
have regard to the local historic context.
b. Development proposals must preserve or
enhance the character and appearance of
16 Conservation Areas in Barnet.
c. Proposals involving or affecting Barnet’s
heritage assets set out in Table 7.2 should
demonstrate the following:• the significance of the heritage asset•	the impact of the proposal on the significanceof the heritage asset•	the impact of the proposal on the settingof the heritage asset•	how the significance and/or setting of aheritage asset can be better revealed•	the opportunities to mitigate or adapt toclimate change•	how the benefits outweigh any harm caused
to the heritage asset.
d. There will be a presumption in favour of retaining
all 1,600 Locally Listed Buildings in Barnet andany buildings which makes a positive contribution
to the character or appearance of the 16
Conservation Areas.
e. Archaeological remains will be protected inparticular in the 19 identified Local Areas ofSpecial Archaeological Significance and elsewherein Barnet. Any development that may affectarchaeological remains will need to demonstrate
the likely impact upon the remains and the
proposed mitigation to reduce that impact.

Useful References• Barnet Characterisation Study, 2010
• Barnet Conservation Area Character Appraisals• Design Guidance Note 1 – Advertising and
Signs,1993• Design Guidance Note 3 – Construction ofHardstandings and Vehicular Crossovers, 2010
• Design Guidance Note 5 – Extensions toHouses, 2010
• Design Guidance Note 10 – Shopfronts, 201133

• Energy Conservation in Traditional Buildings,
English Heritage, 2008
www.climatechangeandyourhome.org.uk• Flooding and Historic Buildings, English
Heritage, 2010
• Hampstead Garden Suburb Design Guidance,
2010• National Planning Policy Framework• PPS5: Planning for the Historic Environment– Practice Guide, 2010

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8.1.1

8.1.2

8.1.3

8.1.4

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As set out in Barnet’s Housing Strategy andCore Strategy Policy CS4: Providing Quality
Homes and Housing Choice in Barnet, ouraim is to maximise housing choice alongsideadequate supply.
Given the high demand for housing in theborough the loss of residential uses will notnormally be acceptable. The loss from thecurrent dwelling stock of residential units ofa type which are in short supply or serving
a special housing need, including Houses inMultiple Occupation (HMOs) or other low costor affordable housing, will normally be resisted.
There may be specific circumstances where
the loss of residential uses may be acceptable.
Changes of use may be permitted where a clear
local need can be demonstrated to provide
the following local facilities; health facilities,
a children’s nursery or educational use. Any
proposal should be of a small scale and will beconsidered on its merits having regard to theimpact on the amenity of residents, car parking
and traffic. In line with Policy CS10: Enabling
Inclusive and Integrated Community Facilities
and Uses the co-location of facilities will besupported in the right locations. Policy DM13:
Community, Health and Education Uses sets out
our approach to access to community facilities.
Proposals for the demolition and net
replacement of affordable housing will only beconsidered acceptable where it accords with
the London Plan. This is normally where there
are large scale identified regeneration plans
involving demolition and net replacement ofexisting housing units. Replacement housing
should meet the priorities set out in Policy
DM09: Specialist Housing.

Policy DM07: Protecting housing in Barnet
Loss of residential accommodation will not be
permitted unless:a. the proposed use is for a local facility (children’snursery, educational or health use) provided that
it is not detrimental to residential amenity and;b. where need can be demonstrated and;c. the demand for the proposed use cannot
adequately be met elsewhere and is in linewith other policies
or;d. the location is no longer environmentally suitableand viable for residential use
or;e. it involves identified regeneration areas with large
scale demolition of housing and estates which
provides for the net replacement of the total
residential units.

Useful References• Annual Monitoring Reports• London Plan, 2011

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9. Ensuring a variety of sizes of new homes
to meet housing need
9.1.1

As set out in Core Strategy Policy CS4: Providing
Quality Homes and Housing Choice in Barnet,
the aim is to maximise housing choice providing
a range of sizes and types of accommodationthat can meet aspirations and increase accessto affordable and decent new homes.

9.1.2

Barnet’s growing and increasingly diverse
population has a range of needs that requires avariety of sizes of accommodation. According
to Office for National Statistics projections,
Barnet is now the most populous borough in
London with an estimated population of 345,800
residents in 2010. It is estimated that 7.5% of
the population are new to Barnet each year
through birth or in-migration. Natural increase(the difference between the number of births
and deaths) is the most significant contributor toBarnet’s growth. Barnet’s population will change
our existing communities, attracting a muchyounger and more diverse population. Over the
next ten years there will be a marked increase in
the number of children aged between 5-14 years
old and number of people over the age of 65.

Table 9.1: National and London Plan guidanceon the size of new homes

9.1.4

The projections for Barnet’s housing needs havebeen based on the North London Strategic
Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). The
SHMA estimates Barnet’s housing requirements
by dwelling size and tenure (rented or owneroccupied) for the next five years. It does thisby estimating recent and future household
formation, in-migration, out-migration andprojected household dissolution. The SHMA
has highlighted that Barnet needs more family
sized accommodation.

9.1.5

Maintaining and increasing the supply of family
housing is a priority in Barnet. Since 2004 weknow that delivery has been dominated bysmaller flatted homes. Continuous research into
the type of accommodation that is being built
in Barnet is recorded in the Annual Monitoring
Report (AMR). The AMR for 2009/10 highlightsthat flats have made up the majority (80%) of
new housing in the past five years. Less than
10% of new flats have 3 or more bedrooms.
The dominant unit size in new build development
has 2 bedrooms (50%) and under 20% of newbuild development has 3 bedrooms.

9.1.6

Within the context of Core Strategy Policy CS4:
Providing Quality Homes and Housing Choicein Barnet, the policy seeks to provide choice forhouseholds by building the right homes that aresuitable for the next generation. The policy isbased on high and medium priorities for unit
size of new social rented, intermediate andmarket housing as identified in the Core Strategy.
This policy can be applied flexibly. It may not beappropriate to meet the dwelling size priorities inthe town centres and local centres.

9.1.7

For intermediate affordable housing whilst theaspiration is for family-sized homes the practicaland financial reality is that for products such as
shared ownership/low cost home ownership thesize of housing may be unaffordable. Therefore
smaller 1 and 2 bedroom intermediate tenure
homes will also be supported.

The National Planning Policy Framework sets outthat “local planning authorities should plan for a mixof housing based on current and future demographic
trends, market trends and the needs of different
groups in the community (such as, but not limited
to, families with children, older people, people withdisabilities, service families and people wishing tobuild their own homes)” (NPPF: para 50).
The London Plan Policy 3.8: Housing Choice requires
that: “new developments offer a range of housing
choices, in terms of the mix of housing sizes andtypes, taking account of the housing requirementsof different groups.”
9.1.3

Three housing types cover tenure in Barnet:•	Social rented housing – for those households
unable to afford any more than social rents;•	Intermediate housing – for those households
able to afford more than social rents, but
unable to afford to buy owner-occupied
housing or to rent privately at the market
rent threshold; and•	Market housing – for those households able
to afford to buy or pay market rents.

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Policy DM08: Ensuring a variety of sizesof new homes to meet housing need
Development should provide where appropriate amix of dwelling types and sizes in order to provide
choice for a growing and diverse population for all
households in the borough.
Our dwelling size priorities are:Useful References•	Annual Monitoring Reports•	National Planning Policy Framework•	Annual Monitoring Reports•	North London Strategic Housing Market
Assessment 2011

i. For social rented housing – homes with
3 bedrooms are the highest priority
ii. For intermediate affordable housing – homes
with 3/4 bedrooms are the highest priorityiii. For market housing – homes with 4 bedrooms
are the highest priority, homes with 3 bedrooms
are a medium priority.

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10. Specialist housing – Houses in Multiple Occupation, hostels,
student accommodation and housing choice for older people
10.1.1 The Core Strategy in Policy CS4: Providing
quality homes and housing choice in Barnet,
seeks to provide supported housing to maximise
the independence of vulnerable residents
including young people, people with disabilities,
older people, homeless people and othervulnerable adults.
10.1.2 Non self-contained housing (homes thatshare facilities) includes hostels, student
accommodation, residential care homes andHouses in Multiple Occupation. Annex 4 in the
London Plan sets out that 127 units of non
self contained housing are expected to comeforward per annum as part of Barnet’s housing
target up to 2020/2021.
Table 10.1: National guidance on
specialist housing
The Town and Country Planning (Use Class Order)[as amended April 2010] classifies the range ofdifferent uses for buildings and land for planningpurposes. There are 14 classes of use. Class C4
covers specialist housing:C4 – Houses in multiple occupation (HMO) where
less than 6 unrelated people live and share facilities
in a self contained house.
Sui generis – A HMO property where more than
6 unrelated people live and share facilities or ahostel or student housing.
Circular 08/2010: Changes for planning regulations
for dwelling houses and houses in multiple
occupation make possible a change of use froma dwelling house (Class C3) to a house in multiple
occupation (Class C4) and from a house in multiple
occupation to a dwelling house under permitted
development rights and planning applications are
not needed.

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10.2	Extending housing choice forolder people
10.2.1 According to the Core Strategy 31% of older
people in Barnet live alone and this proportionis expected to increase. Older people in Barnet
are more likely to be owner occupiers without amortgage and to under-occupy their properties.
Three-quarters of older owner-occupiers livein three or four bedroom properties. National
research reveals that the majority of older people
would prefer to either remain living in their home,or would prefer accommodation which is partof the ordinary housing stock but is designed
to meet their needs. Therefore adapting theexisting housing stock to extend the housing
choice for older people will be encouraged
particularly where it can release family sizedaccommodation. This will help to deliver mixed
communities in lifetime neighbourhoods as
identified in the Core Strategy.
10.2.2 Housing proposals for the elderly include thefollowing types of accommodation:• care homes• extra care housing• sheltered housing.
10.2.3 Proposals are expected to clearly demonstrateneed and how they are contributing to thedelivery of council strategies and priorities.
The Core Strategy highlights an over-supplyof residential care homes in Barnet andrecommends remodelling these homes forexample as sheltered housing plus to address
the higher support needs of tenants. Lossof extra care housing will not normally be
acceptable and compliance with Policy DM13:
Community, Health and Education uses will be
expected to be demonstrated where community
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10.2.4 Ensuring that the supply of specialist housing
for older people meets their needs is the priority.
The London Plan expects boroughs to “…
undertake assessment of the short and longer
term supported housing needs of vulnerable
and disadvantaged groups…” The assessment’s
primary purpose is to ensure that sufficient
supply is being provided to meet Barnet’s older
population’s needs. The London Plan also
supports “…close integration between planningand other borough strategies…” – the Core
Strategy emphasises this approach. Patternsof care are changing and Barnet is prioritising
increasing investment in community care to help
people to remain in their own homes.
10.2.5 Creating an oversupply of specific types ofaccommodation will be resisted and any
applications for accommodation which
contributes to an oversupply will need to provide
robust evidence in support of their proposals.
The council will monitor demand and supply on
an annual basis and each case will be assessedon its merits.
10.2.6 Any new extra care housing and care homes
for older people should be within reasonable
walking distance, defined as 500m, of a local
parade of shops/ local centre or town centre.
Providing communal space, both for visitorsand staff, on site supports the provision of highquality care for older people, and facilitates visitsfrom friends and family that they value highly.
Ensuring adequate facilities for staff will help
support them in providing a service.

10.3

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

10.3.1 There are two planning use classes for HMO. A
Use Class C4 HMO is one that is not used bymore than six people. A HMO larger than thisis classed as a sui generis use. It is permitted
to change a Class C4 HMO property to a
Class C3 dwelling house without planningpermission. Equally it is now permitted tochange from a Class C3 dwelling house to Class
C4 HMO property without planning permission.
Converting dwellings to HMO, when classed
as sui generis will require planning permission.
Likewise a conversion from a HMO to flats will
require planning permission.

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10.3.2 HMO are an important source of low cost,private sector housing for students, those on
low incomes and those seeking temporary
accommodation. For this reason the conversionof HMO dwellings to self contained flats will be
resisted (as planning permission is required)as this would be likely to reduce choice andaffordability. Applicants for such conversions
will be expected to demonstrate the absenceof need for this type of accommodation.

10.4

Hostels

10.4.1 Hostels can include accommodation for thehomeless and short-stay accommodation
for tourists. It is important to ensure that any
new homeless accommodation helps to meet
local need, and is not all taken by homelesspeople referred from other boroughs. Where
temporary accommodation for the homeless is
proposed, the council will seek to enter into alegal agreement with the developer to ensurethat 100% of the accommodation is allocatedsolely to households referred by the council.
Other types of short stay accommodation suchas hostels for tourists will be expected to locate
in the town centres.

10.5

Student accommodation

10.5.1 The 2006 Housing Needs Survey estimatedthat Barnet’s student population makes up
1.9% of households in the Borough. Over 75%
of student households live in a flat/maisonette
and nearly 70% of student households are in
the Hendon area.
10.5.2 Locations outside the town centres are lessappropriate for student accommodation as
students generally need access to public
transport. Developers intending to build newstudent housing should demonstrate needwhich links with local educational establishments
to ensure that supply meets local needs, rather
than wider regional demand.
10.5.3 Barnet’s higher and further educational
establishments are located predominantly inthe west of the borough. Middlesex University
has aspirations to expand and consolidate its
operations on the Hendon campus and provide
new and improved student accommodationas part of a new 1,000 bed student village
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Policy DM09: Specialist housing – Houses inMultiple Occupation, student accommodationand housing choice for older people
a: Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
The council will seek to retain existing HMO provided
that they meet an identified housing need.
Proposals for new HMO will be encouraged provided
that they meet an identified need, can demonstratethat they will not have a harmful impact on thecharacter and amenities of the surrounding area,
are easily accessible by public transport, cycling
and walking and meet the relevant housing
standards for HMO.

Useful References• Barnet Housing Needs Survey, 2006
• Circular 08/10 Changes to Planning Regulations
for Dwellinghouses and Houses in Multiple
Occupation, CLG, 2010
• Do you need Planning Permission?
Planning Portal
www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/changeofuse

b: Student accommodation
The council expects proposals for student
accommodation to demonstrate that they
support educational establishments within
Barnet and meet an identified local need.
Provision for students should be locatedin accessible locations.
c: Housing choice for older people
Housing proposals for older people should:
i. help to meet an identified need;ii. demonstrate that they will not have a harmful
impact on the character and amenities of thesurrounding area; andiii. be within walking distance of local shops andeasily accessible by public transport; andiv. provide adequate communal facilities including
accommodation for essential staff on site.

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11. Affordable housing contributions
11.1.1 This policy sets out how the Core Strategy
Policy CS4: Providing Quality Homes andHousing Choice in Barnet will implement
the borough-wide target for 40% of all new
homes to be affordable. In Barnet, the aim is
to maximise housing choice whilst ensuring
an adequate supply providing a range of sizes
and types of accommodation that can meet
aspirations and increase access to affordable
and decent new homes.

11.1.3 In line with the Core Strategy the tenure mix
of affordable housing which will be sought
is 60% social rented and 40% intermediate.
To reflect the emerging affordable rented housing
market and retain flexibility for developments
a proportion of the 60% social rented and
40% intermediate housing may be replaced byaffordable rented housing. The proportions will
be determined on a case by case basis to reflect
local market rents. Further detail will be provided
in the Affordable Housing SPD.

Table 11.1: National and London Plan guidanceon affordable housing

11.1.4 Exceptional circumstances which may justify areduction in the affordable housing contribution
or details of payments in lieu are set out
in Affordable Housing SPD. Only genuine
unforeseen costs will be considered. The SPDalso sets out details regarding payments in lieu
and the methodology for calculating these.

Affordable housing is defined by the National Planning
Policy Framework. “Affordable housing: social rented,
affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided
to eligible households whose needs are not met by
the market.”
The NPPF states that local planning authorities should:“where they have identified that affordable housing
is needed, set policies for meeting this need on site,
unless off-site provision or a financial contribution ofbroadly equivalent value can be robustly justified (forexample to improve or make more effective use of
the existing housing stock) and the agreed approachcontributes to the objective of creating mixed andbalanced communities. Such policies should be
sufficiently flexible to take account of changing
market conditions over time.” (NPPF: para 50)
The Mayor’s London Plan sets a London wide target
for affordable housing and states that “Boroughs
should set an overall target in LDFs for the amountof affordable housing provision needed over the plan
period in their areas” (Policy 3.11). It also indicatesmore tenure mix flexibility of 60:40 split betweensocial rent and intermediate.

Policy DM10: Affordable housing contributions
Having regard to the borough-wide target that
40% of housing provision should be affordable,
the maximum reasonable amount of affordable
housing will be required on site, subject to viability,from all new sites providing 10 or more units grossor covering an area of 0.4 hectares or more.

Useful References•	Affordable Housing Viability Study, 2010•	London Plan, 2011•	National Planning Policy Framework

11.1.2 The threshold for requiring affordable housing
is 10 or more housing units. The maximum
reasonable amount of affordable housing thatwill be required on site will be considered on asite by site basis and subject to viability. Delivery
of more than 40% affordable housing will also
be sought where viable. The affordable housing
threshold will also be triggered by redevelopment
on sites larger than 0.4 hectares (including
conversions). Affordable housing calculations
should be made in terms of habitable rooms
or floorspace. Calculations should be made in
relation to gross development based on the
total number of units in the final development.

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12. Development principles for Barnet’s town centres
12.1.1 Policy CS6: Promoting Barnet’s Town Centres in
the Core Strategy sets out that the town centres
are a crucial indicator of the overall economic
health and suburban success of the borough.
The Development Management Policies DPD
will provide the detailed policy framework within
which Barnet’s suburban town centres can be
managed to maintain their vitality and viability.
12.1.2 The following town centres are the focus of
this policy:• Brent Street• Golders Green• Burnt Oak• Hendon• Cricklewood• Mill Hill

• Chipping Barnet• New Barnet• Colindale, the Hyde

• North Finchley• Edgware• Temple Fortune• East Finchley• Whetstone• Finchley Church End
12.1.3 The Core Strategy identifies key town centres
for placemaking and economic focus at
Edgware, Finchley Church End, North Finchley
and Chipping Barnet. For all town centres it
promotes competitive town centre environmentsthat provide consumer choice. This will ensure
successful Barnet centres are maintained ina period of consolidated growth helping tomaintain successful London suburbs.
12.1.4 A new town centre will be created as part of theregeneration of Brent Cross/Cricklewood. Thisaims to turn the existing traditional out of town
shopping centre into a metropolitan town centre
with a new high street which spans across theA406 North Circular Road, linking to a newrailway station.

12.2

Town centre uses

12.2.1 Appropriate town centre uses expected to locate
within the town centre boundary include retail,leisure, entertainment facilities, more intensive
sport and recreation uses, offices and arts,
culture and tourism development. An example
of a more intensive sport and recreation use
could be a health and fitness centre or cinema.
These are uses which will be more acceptable
when located in the town centre because of
the transport impact that they create from theiruse. They also help contribute to the continued
success of the rest of the town centre.

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Table 12.1: National and London Plan
guidance on town centres
The London Plan and the National Planning Policy
Framework both require town centre boundaries
and primary and secondary frontages to be defined,
and a sequential approach to approving sites for main
Town Centre Uses. Existing centre sites should be
used where possible, then edge of centre and outof centre locations considered in that order. The
NPPF defines edge of centre as 300 metres from theprimary shopping area for retail uses. For all othermain Town Centre Uses, a location up to 300 metresof the town centre boundary and up to 500 metresfor an office use provided the town centre contains
a public transport interchange.
The NPPF defines main Town Centre Uses as“Retail development (including warehouse clubs
and factory outlet centres); leisure, entertainment
facilities the more intensive sport and recreation
uses (including cinemas, restaurants, drive-throughrestaurants, bars and pubs, night-clubs, casinos,
health and fitness centres, indoor bowling centres,
and bingo halls); offices; and arts, culture and tourism
development (including theatres, museums, galleries
and concert halls, hotels and conference facilities).”
The NPPF (para 26) requires an impact assessment
for retail, leisure and office development outside atown centre.
The Use Class Order [as amended April 2010]classifies the range of different uses for buildings andland for planning purposes. There are 14 classes ofuse. Classes A1 – A5 cover typical high street uses:• A1 – retail shops for selling goods to the public• A2 – financial and other professional services• A3 – restaurants and cafes• A4 – pubs and bars
• A5 – take aways• Sui Generis – for example launderettes, taxi
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12.2.2 The council will consider hotels and hostels as
tourism related development and expect themto locate in a town centre with good public
transport links with central London. There are
fourteen district and one major town centre in
Barnet, of which twelve have tube or rail links
with central London. Due to the potential impact
on residential amenity the development of hotels
or hostels just outside the town centre boundary
will not be acceptable.

12.3

Out of town centre retail12.3.1 All out of town retail development will be required
to consider the sequential approach as set out
in national policy (NPPF: para 24). In Barnet
extensions which exceed 200m2 gross will alsoneed to comply with the sequential approach.
The council also expects this approach to be
applied to the amalgamation of existing retailunits in local centres or parades which resultin a single unit exceeding 200m2 gross. There
are fourteen local centres in the borough which
generally provide for day to day needs withsmall independent shops. The objective of thisapproach is to both protect these local centres
and maintain the vitality and viability of existing
district town centres which are more appropriate
locations for larger units.
12.3.2 An impact assessment will be required for any
significant new retail development in the borough.
This requirement will apply to any development
outside the 14 district town centres and one
major town centre in the borough. Any large
retail proposal could impact on these centres.
This is in line with para 26 in the NPPF. The
threshold for a significant new retail development
will be defined as that above 500 m2 or a net
addition of this amount to an existing unit.
12.3.3 The proposals for Brent Cross/Cricklewood
will create a new town centre as part of theregeneration and the adopted Area Action Plan
for Colindale identifies the development of a newcommunity neighbourhood centre in Colindale.
Neither will be required to demonstratecompliance with the tests set out in the NPPF
unless they either exceed the floorspace set
out in the AAP or the approved hybrid planningpermission for Brent Cross/Cricklewood.

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12.4

Mixed use

12.4.1 In Barnet’s town centres, some of theopportunities to provide a wider mix of uses
come from the existing employment spaces.
Through regeneration or re-use they cancontinue to provide employment space whilst
also providing new residential and community
or leisure floorspace, with retail whereappropriate. Employment is critical to a town
centres vitality, and the council needs to ensurethat viable employment activity is retained andgrowth enabled.
12.4.2 Policy DM14: New and Existing Employment
Space sets out the approach for releasing
existing employment sites to other uses. The
amount of employment space re-provided aspart of the redevelopment will be considered ona case by case basis unless otherwise indicatedin a Town Centre Framework or Site Allocations
DPD. The provision of community space will bea consideration when assessing the amount ofreprovision. Retail units will be required where
the employment site is part of the existingretail frontage or where it could be extended
to increase the retail frontage.
12.4.3 The council will support community uses in the
town centres, as these are the most accessible
locations. The definition of community uses
covers a wide range of uses that can be
relocated to or enhanced within the town centres
provided that this does not reduce service
coverage in other parts of the borough. Policy
DM13: Community, Health and Education Uses
provides further detail on community uses.
This approach will deliver community uses andsupport the wider vitality and viability of the town
centre provided that an active street frontage ismaintained, to enable this. For example healthcare facilities could be provided in areas ofsecondary retail frontage.
12.4.4 Residential accommodation in town centres
can help contribute to vitality and viability byincreasing trade for business and enhancing
levels of natural surveillance and activity
throughout the day and evening. Town centre
homes also offer their occupiers ready accessto town centre-based services, goods andfacilities and public transport, thereby reducing
the need to travel by car. However care should
be taken to ensure that the primary retail function
is not impacted by residential uses. An exampleof this is where residential access is required
to the rear of shops and conflict with space forservicing the retail function should be avoided.

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12.4.5 For town centre residential accommodation thestandards applied elsewhere in the borough (forexample, in relation to car parking and amenity
space) may be relaxed in line with Policy DM17:
Travel Impact and Parking Standards and will
be considered on a case by case basis.
Affordable housing will be expected to beprovided in line with Policy DM10: Affordable
Housing Contributions.

12.5•	ensuring the design and siting of thedevelopment promote visual continuity
with the existing street scene;•	making provision for improved pedestrianlinks between the development and existing
facilities; andSmall shops

12.5.1 Ensuring that there is adequate provision forsmall shops is important particularly wherelarge scale retail redevelopment occurs.
Comprehensive retail redevelopment should
provide a mix of retail floorspace including small
units. Planning controls on maximum shop unit
size and frontage will be applied in town centres
to ensure diversity, viability and mix of interestand to avoid ‘clone town’ dominance by large
retail stores that could ultimately diminish vitalityof Barnet’s town centres.

12.6

12.6.3 Appropriate uses for edge of centre sites are
offices and community/leisure uses. They should
be suitably integrated into the existing town
centre and allow easy movement in order tosupport existing town centre uses. Proposals
for edge of centre development should consider:

Town centre boundaries

12.6.1 Barnet has the most town centres of any
borough in London. Town centre boundaries
include the main town centre uses (retail, leisure,entertainment facilities, more intensive sport andrecreation uses, offices and arts, culture andtourism development). Boundaries are identified
for the 14 district centres and one major town
centre. The boundaries clearly delineate town
and hinterland residential suburb and enable a
clear definition of an edge of centre site. An edgeof centre site is locally defined as being within
150 metres of the town centre boundary.
12.6.2 Many of the town centres in Barnet havedeveloped a linear shape along the principal
radial roads that emanate from central London.
The national standard for edge of centre sitesof 300 metres applies to a more traditional
compact town centre which is focused on
the nuclei where these radial roads meet. In
Barnet the immediate hinterland of all the town
centres is residential and the approach is aimed
at protecting these areas from inappropriate
extensions of the town centre. The approach
will be applied flexibly as not all town centres areof this form and the council will use the primarycentre frontage as the point from which edge ofcentre locations are assessed.

•	designing the site layout to give efficient
access for all modes of transport.

12.7

Retail frontages

12.7.1 Protecting retail vitality and viability in thefrontages is the priority in order for Barnet’s
town centres to retain their main retail function.
The primary frontage in a town is the strip ofmost popular, central shops. The secondary
frontage includes the other shops andrestaurants that border these. Protecting shops
in these frontages seeks to maintain the vitality
and viability of the district town centres in Barnet.
12.7.2 The percentage of town centre frontages3(primary/secondary) used for retail has
been reviewed. The evidence set out in the
Background Report: District Centre Frontages
identifies that the primary frontage retail uses
have broadly been maintained.
12.7.3 The secondary frontages present slightly
more mixed results. In three town centres
the secondary frontages have proportionallymore Class A1 use than the primary frontage.
Elsewhere the other town centres continue
to mirror the established policy approach of
secondary frontages being less dominated byretail uses with more restaurants/cafes andfinancial uses. This reflects the lower footfall
found in edge of town centre locations andjustifies designation as secondary frontage.

3. The Background Report: District Centre Frontages sets out the results of thelatest town centre survey of the district centres in the borough. Barnet’s town
centre retail frontages were also surveyed in 2006 and updated in 2008.

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12.7.4 The results of the survey on frontages provide
justification to maintain the percentage
split for Class A1 uses as set out in Policy
DM11: Development Principles for Barnet’s
Town Centres. Rather than identify individual
percentage figures for each town centre retailuses will be removed, de-designated or redesignated from frontages where appropriate.
Appendix 4 sets out the details for eachtown centre. The local centres Policy DM12:
Maintaining Local Centres and Parades will apply
in any de-designated frontages.
12.7.5 The council will continue to undertake periodic
shopping surveys of the retail frontages ineach of the defined town centres and report
the results in the Annual Monitoring Report. In
calculating the proportion of retail and non-retailuses, vacant properties will be included within
the retail use category, irrespective of their mostrecent use. Change of use from Class A5 (HotFood Takeaways), through classes A4 (Drinking
Establishments), A3 (Restaurants and Cafes),
A2 (Financial and Professional Services Class)to Class A1 is permitted development, and mostvacant town centre properties will therefore
benefit from an assumed Class A1 use.
12.7.6 Where the percentage of Class A1 use in a town
centre frontage exceeds the thresholds set out in
Policy DM11 applications for a change of use to
A2, A3, A4 and A5 will be permitted dependent
on effective marketing. Effective marketing iswhere the unit is actively marketed continuously
for at least 12 months at an appropriate pricefor both rent and sale which can be agreed inadvance with the council (at pre-application if
appropriate) prior to the application being madeand where no interest is expressed in it for retailor similar use. Provided sufficient evidence candemonstrate this and the existing percentageof Class A1 units plus vacant units exceeds thethreshold then change of use to other retail uses
classes (A2, A3, A4 and A5) will be permitted.
12.7.7 Preventing an over concentration of similar nonclass A1 uses is important to maintaining thevitality and viability of a town centre. Wherea proposed use would create three or more
adjacent non retail uses of any class then thiswill be resisted. The planning system is confined
to managing uses within the constraints of theuse class system. It cannot control one type ofClass A1 use over another. However it can limitchanges from Class A1 to other non retail uses
such as Class A2, A3, A4 and A5.

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12.7.8 Any significant new retail development in a
town centre should be in line with Policy DM01:
Protecting Barnet’s Character and Amenity.
The level of significance will depend on thecontext and the centre within which a proposal
is proposed to be located.
12.7.9 New retail developments should be designed
to ensure that they are not inward looking or
self-contained, but contribute to the vitality andviability of the whole town centre, by creating ormaintaining a street frontage building line andproviding convenient linkages for pedestrians toaccess other town centre premises and spaces.

12.8

Evening uses

12.8.1 The Core Strategy supports a healthy evening
economy. Non-retail uses, where an active street
frontage can be maintained, can help maintainthe viability and vitality of some of the town
centres. Uses including those in the evening
economy can make a contribution providing
appropriate planning conditions or licensing
limits any harmful impacts on nearby residential
amenity. As a minimum an active street frontage
entails that the ground floor interior is visible fromthe street and is the principal means of access.
12.8.2 Evening economy uses cover a range of leisureactivities such as bars, restaurants, cinemas,
theatres and arts venues. They can all contribute
positively to the vitality and vibrancy of town
centres. They can improve levels of safety andperceptions of personal safety by providing
informal surveillance for passers-by. However,
if not properly managed they can result inadverse effects on local residents due to noise,odours, litter and potentially anti-social behaviour.
Residential amenity will be a key consideration in
any application for an evening use.
12.8.3 Where appropriate planning conditions or legal
agreements will be used to manage hours ofoperation, noise and fumes from machinery,storage and disposal of refuse, the areas usedby customers and any other issues that may
need to control the impact of evening uses inorder to protect amenity.
12.8.4 Licensable activities will need to comply with
Barnet’s Licensing Policy which sets out thecouncil’s approach to the control of these
activities, for example in particular the
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Policy DM11: Development principles for Barnet’s town centres
The council will expect a suitable mix of appropriate
uses as part of development within the town centres
to support their continued vitality and viability.
a: Town centre uses
i. Significant new retail and other appropriate
town centre uses outside the town centres orany expansion of existing out of centre sites will
be strongly resisted unless they can meet thesequential approach and tests set out in the NPPF
or are identified in an adopted Area Action Plan.
Edge of centre proposals will not normally beappropriate and therefore should demonstrate
why they are not locating in a town centre site.
ii. The town centre boundaries, primary andsecondary retail frontages are shown in themaps in Appendix 5.
b: Primary and secondary frontages
i. A development proposal which reduces the
combined proportion of class A1 retail use at
ground floor level (including vacant) in the primary
frontage below 75% will not be permitted. The
proposal should not create an over-concentrationof similar uses which detracts from the retailfunction of the town centre.
ii. A development proposal which reduces the
combined proportion of class A1 retail use
at ground floor level (including vacant) in thesecondary frontage below 65% will not be
permitted. The proposal should not create an
over-concentration of similar uses which detractfrom the retail function of the town centre.
iii. Change from a retail use (Class A1) will be strongly
resisted unless it can be demonstrated that
there is no viable demand for continued ClassA1 use. When it can be demonstrated that thesite has been marketed effectively for Class A1
use acceptable alternatives to Class A1 use will
be Class A2, A3, A4, A5 or community uses.
Conversion of any Class A use to a community
use will be expected to present an active frontage
at ground floor and be able to demonstrate asimilar weekday footfall to a Class A1 use.
iv. Any significant new retail development will be
expected to provide a mix of unit sizes, avoid an
inward looking layout, maintain the street frontage
and provide suitable and convenient linkages for
shoppers to access other town centre uses.
v. Evening economy uses will be expected not tohave an adverse affect on the amenity of local
residents and be in keeping with the scale andcharacter of the surrounding area.
c: Mixed use development
i. The protection of employment floorspace shouldmeet the requirements set out in Policy DM14:
New and Existing Employment Space unlessotherwise indicated in the:a) Site Allocation DPDb) Town Centre Frameworksc)	Areas identified as a Locally Significant
Industrial Site, Industrial Business Parkor Business Locations.
ii. Appropriate mixed use re-development will be
expected to provide re-provision of employment
use, residential and community use.
iii. The council will consider the location of new andthe relocation of existing community, leisure andcultural uses (including arts) to the town centres
only where they maintain active frontages.

Useful References•	Barnet Licensing Policy, 2005•	Mil Hill East Area Action Plan, 2009

•	Circular 03/05: Changes of Use of Buildings andLand – Town and Country Planning (Use Classes)
Order 1987, ODPM, 2005

•	National Planning Policy Framework•	Colindale Area Action Plan, 2010•	Outline planning permission for Brent Cross
Cricklewood, C/17559/08•	District Centre Frontages Background
Report, 2011•	Planning for Town Centres: Practice Guidance
on Need, Impact and the Sequential Approach,
CLG, 2009•	London Plan, 2011•	Town Centre Floorspace Needs Assessment, 2009•	Town Centre Floorspace Needs Assessment,
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13. Maintaining the local centres and parades
13.1.1 Core Strategy Policy CS6: Promoting Barnet’s
Town Centres sets out that the variety of town
centres in the borough all have different roles
and functions to play. The local centres andparades are particularly important for those lessmobile including older people, people who aremobility impaired, parents with young children
and people without access to a car.
Table 13.1: National guidance on town centres
The National Planning Policy Framework statesthat “To deliver the social, recreational and cultural
facilities and services the community needs, planningpolicies and decisions should:• plan positively for the provision and use of sharedspace, community facilities (such as local shops,
meeting places, sports venues, cultural buildings,
public houses and places of worship) and otherlocal services to enhance the sustainability ofcommunities and residential environments”(NPPF: para 70).
13.1.2 Neighbourhood and local centres are both
recognised as local centres. Both occupy thesame position in the London Plan town centre
hierarchy. The council has identified frontages
in Neighbourhood and local centres in order toprotect them and manage change. The retailfrontages of the following local centres aredefined in Appendix 4:• Friern Barnet• Great North Road

• East Barnet Village• Colney Hatch Lane

• Market Place• Apex Corner• Childs Hill

• Hale Lane

• West Hendon• Deansbrook Road

• Golders Green Road

• New Southgate• Hampden Square• Grahame Park

• Holders Hill Circus
	The Core Strategy identifies the five centres
Friern Barnet, East Barnet Village, Market Place,Childs Hill and West Hendon as local centres
alongside the 14 district town centres and one
major town centre.

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13.1.3 Protecting retail uses (Class A1) from change
in local centres is the priority. Loss of Class A1
will generally be resisted. As well as providing
for local needs shops in the local centres andparades can provide specialist uses which
may not be found in the larger town centres.
Sufficient evidence demonstrating lack ofdemand for Class A1 use will need to be
demonstrated before other town centre uses
including community uses. Not all uses will
be appropriate as an active frontage will need
to be maintained to ensure the continuity of
the frontage and vibrancy in the local centre
or parade. For individual shops and smaller
parades, proposals will need to demonstratethat adequate provision of local shops andservices is maintained.
13.1.4 For a change of use from Class A1 to A2, A3,
A4 and A5 or a use which meets an identified
local need (e.g. community facility) a unit will
have to have been effectively marketed. Effective
marketing is where a unit is actively marketed
continuously for at least 12 months at an
appropriate price for both rent and sale which
can be agreed in advance with the council(at pre-application if appropriate) prior to theapplication being made and have had no interest
expressed in the unit for retail or similar use.
13.1.5 Preventing an over concentration of similar non
Class A1 uses is important to maintaining thevitality and viability of the local centre or parade.
Where a proposed use would create threeor more adjacent non retail uses of any classsystem then this will be resisted.
13.1.6 Where local need (e.g. for a community facility)
can be justified non A use class will be permitted.
This can include community uses, B1 officeor residential. The impact on the continuity ofactivity in the frontage will need to be considered.
Maintaining an active frontage onto the street
such as windows, entrances, receptions andwaiting rooms which look out onto the street will
be important. This allows overlooking of publicareas adding to security and helping maintainthe vitality of a centre or parade.
13.1.7 The requirements that are set out in Policy
DM01: Protecting Barnet’s Character andAmenity, Policy DM02: Development Standards,
Policy DM13: Community, Health and Education
Uses and Policy DM14: New and Existing
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Policy DM12: Maintaining local centres
and parades
The council will protect all retail uses (Class A1) inthe existing local centres, parades and isolated
shops unless it can be demonstrated that:i. there will be no significant reduction of shopping
facilities as a result; andii. that alternative shopping facilities that are similarlyaccessible by walking, cycling or public transport
exist to meet the needs of the area; andiii. the proposed use is within Class A2, A3, A4,
A5 or meets an identified local need; andiv. there is no demand for continued Class A1 use,
and that the site has been marketed effectively
for such use.
A proposal that either creates an over concentrationof Class A2, A3, A4 and A5 uses or has a significant
adverse effect on the amenity of existing residents
will be refused. Community uses will be expected
to present an active frontage at ground floor and beable to demonstrate a similar weekday footfall to a
Class A1 use. Proposals for residential use should
not cause a break in a frontage.

Useful References•	National Planning Policy Framework• Local Centre Frontages Background Report, 201147

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14. Community and education uses
14.1.1 Core Strategy Policy CS10: Enabling Inclusive
and Integrated Community Facilities andUses, aims to ensure that we provide the rightcommunity facilities for Barnet’s communities.
The council plan to protect existing communityand education uses across the borough, andensure that new facilities are in accessible
locations. Community facilities provide for thehealth, welfare, social, educational, spiritual,
recreational, leisure and cultural needs ofthe community.
Table 14.1: National and London Plan guidanceon community and education uses
The National Planning Policy Framework, Core
planning principles states that planning should “takeaccount of and support local strategies to improvehealth, social and cultural wellbeing for all, and deliver
sufficient community and cultural facilities and services
to meet local needs.” (NPPF: para 17).
The NPPF further states that “To deliver thesocial, recreational and cultural facilities andservices the community needs, planning policies
and decisions should:• plan positively for the provision and use of sharedspace, community facilities (such as local shops,
meeting places, sports venues, cultural buildings,
public houses and places of worship) and otherlocal services to enhance the sustainability ofcommunities and residential environments”(para 70).
The London Plan advises in Policy 3.16: “Protectionand enhancement of social infrastructure” that DPDs
should assess the need for social infrastructure andcommunity facilities in their area, and ensure thatthey are met wherever possible. New facilities should
be provided within easy reach of walking and public
transport of their target population. Net loss must be
resisted and increased provision sought.
14.1.2 Community and education uses include healthcentres, dentists, schools and further education,
space for the arts, museums, libraries,
community halls and other public meetingvenues, theatres, cinemas, indoor and outdoor
sports facilities, places of worship and somepolicing facilities.

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14.1.3 The council recognise that there is a need fora range of community and religious facilities in
Barnet to support the requirements of different
ethnic, religious, social and interest groups in
the borough. Barnet’s projected population for
the next ten years will increase and change ourexisting communities, attracting a much younger
and more diverse population. There will be amarked increase in the numbers of children aged
between 5-14 years old and people over the ageof 65. It is therefore important that Policy DM13:
Community and Education Uses can respondflexibly to these changes.
14.1.4 Protecting all community and education uses
without exception could reduce the possibilitiesof developers or community use promoterscoming forward with proposals to mix and/or
intensify community uses or relocate them tomore accessible locations.
14.1.5 Community and education uses should be
easily accessible to users. We will encourage
new uses to locate in town centres and local
centres as these locations are well servedby public transport. Where local facilities arebeing provided which serve a local catchment,
proximity to the bus network will be consideredover and above the tube and train network.
14.1.6 Special care will be needed in locating facilities
which generate a large demand for travel atparticular times such as schools, religious
buildings, cinemas and sports facilities.
Ensuring there is no significant impact on thefree flow of traffic is important and assessing
transport impact in line with Policy DM17: Travel
Impact and Parking Standards will be expected.
14.1.7 Community and educational uses may
be appropriate in residential areas. Where
they do not have a demonstrably harmful
impact on the amenities of nearby residential
properties and other uses in terms of noise andtraffic generation, or on the character of thesurrounding area. In town centre retail frontages
and local centres community uses (other thaneducational uses) should comply with policies
DM11: Development Principles for Barnet’s
Town Centres and DM12: Maintaining our
Local Centres and Parades.

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14.1.8 The following factors should be evidenced
when considering the loss of any communityor educational use:•	does the facility meet the needs of a specificsection of the community e.g. older people
or religious/faith community?
•	can these needs be met by another local
community facility or proposed facility(replacement)?
•	could improving the facility strengthen the
demand for its use?
•	could it be used for another community use?
•	how accessible is the building to public
transport, walking and cycling and other local
services such as shops and could this accessbe improved?
•	is there an overriding community need foranother use?
•	has effective marketing been carried out?
Effective marketing is continuous active
marketing for a period of 12 months at an
appropriate level both for rent and sale which
can be agreed in advance with the council(at pre-application if appropriate) with nointerest expressed in its existing use or othercommunity facility uses.
14.1.9 Redevelopment of a community or educational
facility will be permitted where the above
factors are appropriately addressed and thecriteria set out in the policy are met. It needs to
be clear that the existing community’s needs
would still be met. Introducing a wider mix
of uses on a community site or intensifying acommunity use or function is supported in theCore Strategy, provided accessibility and theimpact on residential amenity is addressed. If
there are improvements to existing communityor education uses they should consider how
improvements to local public transport can bemade to improve access.

Policy DM13: Community and education uses
a: Loss of community or educational use
Loss of community or educational use will only be
acceptable in exceptional circumstances where:i.	New community or education use of at least
equivalent quality or quantity are provided on
the site or at a suitable alternative location; orii.	There is no demand for continued communityor education use, and that the site has beenmarketed effectively for such use.
b: New community or educational use
New community or educational uses should belocated where they are accessible by public
transport, walking and cycling, preferably in town
centres or local centres.
New community or educational uses should
ensure that there is no significant impact on
the free flow of traffic and road safety. New
community or educational uses will be expected
to protect the amenity of residential properties.

Useful References•	Community Buildings Needs Assessment, 2011•	London Plan, 2011•	National Planning Policy Framework•	Planning for Schools Development, CLG, 2010

14.1.10 Adapting a building or land for anothercommunity use would be preferable to its loss
to another use. This could also be part of amixed use redevelopment which re-provides
adequate facilities on site. Alternatively
improvements can be provided at anotherlocation and secured via a legal agreement.
14.1.11 Educational uses have been highlighted by the
Secretary of State for Communities and Local
Government as a priority. National policy statesthat “Local planning authorities should: give great
weight to the need to create, expand or alterschools; and work with schools promoters to
identify and resolve key planning issues before
applications are submitted.” (NPPF: para 72).

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15. New and existing employment space
15.1.1 Policy CS8: Promoting a Strong Prosperous
and Enterprising Barnet sets out that thecouncil will support the Borough’s economy
by protecting viable employment premises
which meet the needs of modern businessand encourage improvements to the qualityof existing employment spaces including
mixed use floorspace in the town centres.
Table 15.1: National and London Plan guidanceon new and existing employment space
The National Planning Policy Framework sets outthat local planning authorities should use an evidencebase to assess “the existing and future supply of landavailable for economic development and its sufficiency
and suitability to meet the identified needs.” (NPPF:
para 161) The NPPF states in para 22 that “Planningpolicies should avoid the long term protection ofsites allocated for employment use where there
is no reasonable prospect of a site being used forthat purpose. Land allocations should be regularly
reviewed.” NPPF: para 24 sets a sequential approachfor main town centre uses including offices.
The London Plan seeks to provide in Policy
4.1: Developing London’s Economy a range ofworkspaces and office premises of different types,
sizes and costs. It promotes the renovation andrenewal of existing stock in Policy 4.2: Offices andmixed use redevelopment in Policy 4.4: Managing
Industrial Land and Premises. It allows boroughs
to identify and manage Locally Significant Industrial
Sites. It indicates the likely level of release of industrial
land for other uses; Barnet is identified as suitable forlimited transfer.
The Town and Country Planning (Use Class Order)[as amended April 2010] classifies the range ofdifferent uses for buildings and land for planningpurposes. There are 14 classes of use. Classes B1,B2 and B8 cover typical employment uses:

15.2

Existing employment space

15.2.1 In 2009 a qualitative appraisal was undertaken
to assess employment estates (clusters of sites
or areas) for quality and viability and identify
those that can be released for alternative uses.
Further detail of this assessment is containedin the Employment Land Review.
15.2.2 Industrial sites and business locations that havebeen assessed as high quality and viable areprotected and identified as Locally Significant
Industrial Sites, (suitable for Class B2 and B8
uses) an Industrial Business Park and various
Business Locations (suitable for Class B1 uses).
These sites are identified on the Proposals Map.
They are also listed and mapped in Appendix 7.
The following are newly protected locations;Regents Park Road employment cluster, Squires
Lane, Redrose Trading Centre and OakleighRoad South. These sites are recommended forsafeguarding in the Employment Land Review.
In these locations a site may not be redeveloped
for a non employment use (non B Class use)
under any circumstances. This is to ensure that
viable employment locations are maintained in
the borough.
15.2.3 All proposals for redevelopment of employment
uses to another employment use should
consider their impact on local employment.
Redevelopment should demonstrate it’scontribution to local employment. The council
expects proposals to provide a more intensive
employment use by demonstrating the levelof employment. Proposals which cannot do
this will be resisted. In particular this applies toconversion of Class B1 and B2 space to B8 andapplies to sites identified as Locally Significant
Industrial Sites, the Industrial Business Park andvarious Business Locations but also locations
outside these areas.

• B1 – office, high tech/research and light industry• B2 – industrial• B8 – warehousing

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15.2.4 Outside Locally Significant Industrial Sites,
the Industrial Business Park and the Business
Locations, all employment spaces will beprotected where viable to enhance Barnet’s
local economy and support enterprise potential.
Employment spaces are defined as Class B1,B2 and B8 under the Use Classes Order.
Effective marketing is where a site has been
continuously actively marketed both for saleand rent for a period of 12 months at an
appropriate price which can be agreed inadvance with the council (at pre-application if
appropriate) for re-use or redevelopment for
employment use and no interest has been
expressed. Once this can be satisfied then partial
loss for residential and employment use may bepermitted. The impact on local employment will
be considered and re-provision, preferably ofsmall business units will be favoured which cansecure an equivalent amount of floorspace andlevel of employment. A financial contribution will
be required for employment training where thiscannot be delivered satisfactorily on site. Further
details are set out in the SPD on Contributions toEnterprise, Employment and Training.
15.2.5 In addition to demonstrating a lack of viability
in the short, medium and long term, proposals
to redevelop employment spaces need todemonstrate why a site is no longer suitable.
The following factors should be evidenced:•	is the building purpose built for employment
or has it been adapted?
•	does the size of the building make it suitable
for small or medium enterprises (SME’s)?
•	is the site or building part of a wider
employment area and would the loss affectthe continued operation of neighbouring uses?
•	how accessible is the site by road andpublic transport?
•	is the site suitable for another employment
use such as office space?

15.2.6 Where proposals to redevelop existing
employment space in town centres and edgeof centre sites can demonstrate that existinguses are no longer viable and suitable then the
new development will be expected to re-provide
mixed use floorspace with some employment,
residential and community use.
15.2.7 The impact on local employment in the town
centre is a consideration and re-provision will
be favoured which can re-provide an equivalentamount of floorspace and level of employment toensure that viable employment activity is retained
and growth enabled in the town centres.

15.3

New employment space

15.3.1 New office space should be located in the town
centres before edge of centre or other sites asthese are more accessible by public transport
and will help contribute to the continued vitalityof the rest of the town centre. Edge of centre
proposals will need to demonstrate that there
are no town centre sites available.
15.3.2 New employment uses, in particular industrial
uses, must demonstrate that they are making
the right provision for deliveries and servicing.
Access for uses that are expected to contributeto traffic congestion such as warehouses will
be required to locate close to tier one (strategicroutes) and tier two (distributor routes) roads.
These tiers are strategic roads which cater forthrough traffic across boroughs and beyond.
15.3.3 Brent Cross Cricklewood is expected to delivera large amount of new office floorspace aspart of the redevelopment of the regional
shopping centre and surrounding land. As partof the regeneration identified in the approved
hybrid planning application there will be aloss of industrial floorspace which is treatedseparately from Policy DM14: New and Existing
Employment Space.

•	is the existing building obsolete/not fit-forpurpose to meet modern day commercial
requirements.

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Policy DM14: New and existing
employment space
a: Existing employment spacei. Proposals which result in a redevelopment orchange of use of a Locally Significant Industrial
Site, Industrial Business Park or Business
Location as shown on the Proposals Map
to a non B Class use will not be permitted.

Useful References• Employment Land Review, 2009
• London Plan, 2011
• National Planning Policy Framework• Outer London Commission – Interim
Conclusions, 2009

ii. Outside these locations loss of a B Class use will
only be permitted where it can be demonstrated
to the council’s satisfaction that a site is no longer
suitable and viable for its existing or alternative
business use in the short, medium and long term
and a suitable period of effective marketing has
been undertaken. Where this can be demonstrated
the priority for re-use will be a mixture of small
business units with residential use.
iii. Office space (Class B1) should be retained in town
centres and edge of centre locations. Loss of officespace (Class B1) will only be permitted in town
centres and edge of centre locations where it canbe demonstrated to the council’s satisfaction thata site is no longer suitable and viable for its existingor alternative business use in the short, medium
and long term and a suitable period of active
marketing has been undertaken. Where this canbe demonstrated the proposal will be expected
to provide appropriate mixed use re-development
which provides some re-provision of employment
use, residential and community use.
iv. Proposals to redevelop or reuse an existing
employment space which reduces the levelsof employment use and impacts negatively
on the local economy will be resisted.
v. Where appropriate, loss of employment space
will be expected to provide mitigation in the formof contributions to employment training.
b: New employment spacei. All proposals for new office space should follow
a sequential approach which considers town
centre sites before edge of centre sites.
ii. New industrial/warehousing space will be
expected to locate in Locally Significant Industrialsites. Warehousing uses or uses which generatehigh levels of movement should be located in close
proximity to tier one and two roads as set out in
Policy DM17 Travel Impact and Parking Standards
and minimise impact on residential areas.
iii. Proposals for new employment space will be
expected to provide on site servicing for theintended use and include space for waiting forgoods vehicles.

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16. Green belt and open spaces
16.1.1 Core Strategy Policy CS7: Protecting and
Enhancing Barnet’s Open Spaces, aims toprotect and improve the provision of open
space and protect and enhance biodiversity.
Open space can be either publicly accessibleor private. They are valued for many reasons
including leisure and sporting use, healthbenefits, heritage value, biodiversity and theirrole in controlling urban sprawl.
16.1.2 Policy aims to both protect and enhance accessto these spaces as vital green and open featuresof Barnet’s leafy suburbs. Providing more
public access to a variety of spaces also helps
to deliver the green and social infrastructure
required for a growing Barnet.

16.2

Green Belt/Metropolitan Open Land16.2.1 Over one third of Barnet’s total land area
is designated as either Green Belt (28%)
or Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) (8%).
The fundamental aim of Green Belt Policy
is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land
permanently open.
16.2.2 Appropriate development in Green Belt or
MOL include limited extensions to dwellings,
replacement dwellings, development for
agriculture, horticulture, woodland, nature
conservation, wildlife and essential facilities foroutdoor sport and recreation and uses which
complement and improve access to, and which
preserve the openness and do not conflictwith the objectives of the Green Belt or MOL.
Potentially acceptable Green Belt development
such as golf courses and cemeteries canhave a considerable impact on the local
character, appearance, accessibility and nature
conservation value of the countryside. In linewith Policy DM01: Protecting Barnet’s Characterand Amenity and Policy DM15: Green Belt andOpen Spaces they should demonstrate theirharmony with the surrounding countryside andimpact on biodiversity.
16.2.3 The extension of buildings, provided they are oflimited size, may be acceptable. They may also
be necessary to maintain the viability of existinguses in the Green Belt/MOL. Extensions whichlead to over-development or over-intensificationof the use of the site will be refused.
16.2.4 Replacement dwellings need not be inappropriate
provided the replacement dwelling is notmaterially larger than the dwelling it replaces,
and the open character of the Green Belt andMOL is maintained. Equally any proposals for thechange of use of buildings, or the creation of new
curtilage, will be assessed against the opennessof the Green Belt and MOL, and the characteristic
form of the existing buildings.

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Table 16.1: National and London Plan
guidance on open spaces
The National Planning Policy Framework statesthat “The fundamental aim of Green Belt Policy is
to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently
open; the essential characteristics of Green Belts
are their openness and their permanence.”(NPPF: para 79)
National policy further states that “Green Belt serves
five purposes:• to check the unrestricted sprawl of large
built-up areas;• to prevent neighbouring towns merging into one
another;• to assist in safeguarding the countryside fromencroachment;• to preserve the setting and special character ofhistoric towns; and• to assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging
the recycling of derelict and other urban land.”(NPPF: para 80).
There are a few limited types of development thatare appropriate for the Green Belt including thatassociated with agricultural use, essential facilities
for outdoor sport and recreation and limited
extension, alteration or replacement of existingbuildings. Inappropriate development would haveto demonstrate very special circumstances.
The NPPF in para 73 requires local authorities to
identify specific needs and deficits or surpluses ofopen space, sports and recreational facilities. It statesthat open space standards should be set locally.
It states at para 74 that “Existing open space, sports
and recreational buildings and land, including playing
fields, should not be built on unless:• an assessment has been undertaken which has
clearly shown the open space, buildings or land
to be surplus to requirements; or• the loss resulting from the proposed development
would be replaced by equivalent or better
provision in terms of quantity and quality ina suitable location; or• the development is for alternative sports andrecreational provision, the needs for whichclearly outweigh the loss.”
The London Plan aims to protect Metropolitan
Open Land (Policy 7.17) at the same level asGreen Belt. It requires that deficiencies in public
open space are addressed (Policy 7.18).

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16.2.5 Development adjacent to Green Belt/MOL
should respect the character of its surroundings
and the visual amenity of these areas. The
council will resist proposals which would havea detrimental effect on visual amenity, or the
openness, purposes and objectives of these
designated areas.

16.3.5 The Barnet ‘Open Space, Sport andRecreational Facilities Needs Assessment’provides evidence on the existing open space
network and its intrinsic values. It provides abasis for improving the quality and potential usesof open spaces to cater for increasing future
demand arising from growth and the changing
needs of the community.

16.3

16.3.6 The success and value of an open space
network is dependent on three principal
factors: the quantity, quality and accessibilityof open spaces. These three factors are used
to assess the level of need in Barnet. The
Assessment applies these factors to the existing
open spaces in the borough to create a standard
for Barnet. Where a development is in an areaof deficiency for publicly accessible open space
new open space should be provided in line withthese standards:

Open spaces

16.3.1 People need a variety of open spaces close
to where they live. Open space can provide
the opportunity for relaxation, play, socialisingand sporting activity which contributes tohealthy lifestyles.
16.3.2 The open spaces other than Green Belt andMetropolitan Open Land protected by thispolicy are defined as follows:•	public open space (as defined by the Public
Open Space Hierarchy in the London Plan –Table 7.2)
•	outdoors sports (including playing fields,
sports pitches and golf courses),•	allotments and cemeteries.
	Many areas of Green Belt/MOL and open space
are also identified and protected as Sites ofImportance for Nature Conservation which are
set out in Table 17.2.
16.3.3 Development on open space will be acceptablein exceptional circumstances. It may be
acceptable if it is small scale and ancillary to
the use of the open space, compliments its
functions and does not harm its open character.
In line with Policy DM16: Biodiversity any
potentially acceptable development on open
space will need to evaluate the impact on
biodiversity, protected species and habitat or
species identified in the London Biodiversity
Action Plan or other biodiversity interest.
16.3.4 Development on open space is also acceptable
where replacement open space is provided. This
will only be permitted where it results in no net
loss of equivalent open space or a better qualityof provision. Replacement open space shouldbe the same or better quality than that which
is proposed to be lost and be provided in thelocal catchment area to ensure that it does notcreate further deficiency in public access to open
space. The Barnet ‘Open Space, Sport andRecreational Facilities Needs Assessment’ canbe used to assess a better quality of provision.

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1,000 residents);•	Sports pitches (0.75 hectares per
1,000 residents);•	Natural green spaces (2.05 hectares per
1,000 residents).
16.3.7 Map 10 in the Core Strategy highlights thoseparts of the borough that are deficient in public
open space. In such locations the council will
expect contributions from development in orderto overcome that deficiency.
16.3.8 Policy DM02: Development Standards sets out
the requirements for the provision of children’s
playspace. A higher standard than 0.09 hectares
may be required for larger developments. Thisis because larger developments may need toprovide facilities on site for younger children inline with the Mayor of London’s SPG: Providing
for Children and Young People’s Play andInformal Recreation.
16.3.9 In line with Policy DM06: Barnet’s Heritage andConservation the historic significance of any
open space should also be considered if it isaffected by a development. The London Parks
and Gardens Trust lists all those parks andgardens with historic value in the borough.

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Policy DM15: Green Belt and open spaces

Useful References

a: Green Belt/Metropolitan Open Land
i. Development proposals in Green Belt are
required to comply with the NPPF (paras 79 to
92). In line with the London Plan the same levelof protection given to Green Belt land will begiven to Metropolitan Open Land (MOL).

•	Barnet Play Strategy 2007-2011 (2007)

ii. Except in very special circumstances, thecouncil will refuse any development in the Green
Belt or MOL which is not compatible with their
purposes and objectives and does not maintaintheir openness.
iii. The construction of new buildings within theGreen Belt or Metropolitan Open Land, unlessthere are very special circumstances, will beinappropriate, except for the following purposes:
a. Agriculture, horticulture and woodland;b. Nature conservation and wildlife use; orc.	Essential facilities for appropriate uses will
only be acceptable where they do not havean adverse impact on the openness of Green
Belt or MOL.
iv. Extensions to buildings in Green Belt or MOL will
only be acceptable where they do not result in a
disproportionate addition over and above the sizeof the original building or an over intensification of
the use of the site.

•	London Parks and Gardens Trust – inventoryof historic green spaces•	National Planning Policy Framework•	Open Space, Sport and Recreational Facilities
Needs Assessment, 2009•	Operational Plan for Management of Barnet’s
Green Spaces 2007-2011 (2007)•	Providing for Children and Young People’s Playand Informal Recreation SPG, GLA, 2008

v. The replacement or re-use of buildings will not
be permitted where they would have an adverse
impact on the openness of the area or the
purposes of including land in Green Belt or MOL.
vi. Development adjacent to Green Belt/MOL should
not have a detrimental impact on visual amenity
and respect the character of its surroundings.
b: Open Spaces
i. Open space will be protected from development.
In exceptional circumstances loss of open
space will be permitted where the following
can be satisfied:a.	The development proposal is a small scale
ancillary use which supports the use of theopen space orb. Equivalent or better quality open spaceprovision can be made.
Any exception will need to ensure that it does
not create further public open space deficiency
and has no significant impact on biodiversity.
ii. In areas which are identified as deficient inpublic open space, where the development
site is appropriate or the opportunity arises
the council will expect on site provision inline with the standards set out in the
supporting text (para 16.3.6).

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17. Biodiversity
17.1.1 Core Strategy Policy CS7: Protecting and
Enhancing Barnet’s Open Spaces, aims toprotect and enhance biodiversity across theborough. The network of green spaces, places
and features that thread through and surroundurban areas and connect town to country are
known as Green Infrastructure. Barnet’s GreenInfrastructure includes: Green Belt and MOL,
parks and gardens, natural and semi-natural
green spaces, trees, hedgerows and green
corridors, playing pitches and outdoor sports
facilities, amenity green space, landscape,children’s play facilities, allotments, community
gardens and urban farms, cemeteries andchurchyards, rivers, streams (including theBlue Ribbon Network) and open water areas
as well as green roofs and walls.
Table 17.1: National and London Plan
guidance on biodiversity
The National Planning Policy Framework sets outthat “The planning system should contribute to andenhance the natural and local environment by:• protecting and enhancing valued landscapes,
geological conservation interests and soils;• recognising the wider benefits of ecosystemservices;• minimising impacts on biodiversity and providing
net gains in biodiversity where possible,
contributing to the Government’s commitment tohalt the overall decline in biodiversity, including by
establishing coherent ecological networks that are
more resilient to current and future pressures…”(NPPF: para 109)
National policy further states that “When determining
planning applications, local planning authorities
should aim to conserve and enhance biodiversity
by applying the following principles:• if significant harm resulting from a development
cannot be avoided (through locating on analternative site with less harmful impacts),
adequately mitigated, or, as a last resort,compensated for, then planning permission
should be refused…” (NPPF: para 118)
In line with this the London Plan Policy 7.19E statesthat when the Council is considering proposals thatwould affect a site and/or species of importance,
it should apply the following hierarchy:

17.1.2 Development proposals should consider
their impact on areas designated for nature
conservation, protected species and habitat/
species identified in the London Biodiversity
Action Plan. The protection of biodiversity inthe wider environment is also relevant whereof interest.
17.1.3 Many individual wildlife species receive statutory
protection under a range of legislative provisions.
In Barnet, the main specially-protected species
that are likely to be encountered are bats, great
crested newts, grass snakes, the common lizard
and slow worms.
17.1.4 The London Biodiversity Action Plan identifies
the important habitats and species and sets out
targets for improvements in both quality andquantity. It also sets out priority species which
are the nationally rare species of conservation
concern found in London. These are categorised
under birds, fungi, invertebrates, vertebrates
and plants. Where appropriate the council willprotect these species and the habitat which
supports them.
17.1.5 In line with Policy DM01: Protecting Barnet’s
Character and Amenity development proposals
should retain existing wildlife habitat, including
trees and hedges for amenity value. Thesefeatures can also provide biodiversity interest
and where appropriate a survey will be required
to determine the significance of that interest.
In line with the NPPF: para 113 the levelof biodiversity interest identified determines
the weight given to retaining biodiversity in thewider environment.
17.1.6 In line with the London Plan proposals which
may affect a site of importance for nature
conservation (SINC) should avoid adverse
impact on the nature conservation value ofthe site, or if this is not possible minimise suchimpact and seek mitigation of any residual
impacts. The significance of the impacts
should be set out in a report supported bysurvey work. In exceptional circumstances,where development is to be permitted becauseof reasons which are judged to outweighsignificant harm to nature conservation,
appropriate compensation should be made.

1. avoid adverse impact to the biodiversity interest
2. minimize impact and seek mitigation
3. only in exceptional cases where the benefits ofthe proposal clearly outweigh the biodiversity
impacts seek appropriate compensation.

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17.1.7 Nature conservation sites are identified ina hierarchy of importance and Table 17.2
identifies the sites designated in Barnet:
1. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
are of national importance;
2. Sites of Metropolitan Importance are of
London-wide significance;

3. Borough Grade SINCs are significant in a
Barnet-wide context (albeit that they are
sub-divided, on the basis of their quality,
into two grades);4. Sites of Local Importance are of particularvalue to nearby local residents and schools
because they are designated in areas
deficient in wildlife sites.

Table 17.2 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation in Barnet
Sites of Special Scientific Significance• Brent Reservoir (or the Welsh Harp)
Sites of Metropolitan Importance• Hampstead Heath• Mill Hill Substation Pastures• Hadley Green• Totteridge Fields and Highwood Hill

• Edgware Way Rough• Scratchwood (Local Nature Reserve)• Rowley Green Common (Local Nature Reserve)• Arrandene Open Space and Featherstone Hill

Sites of Borough Importance-Grade I• Coppett’s Wood and Scrubland(Local Nature Reserve)• Glebe Lane Pastures• The Folly Brook and Darlands Lake (Nature Reserve)• Glebelands (Local Nature Reserve)• Monken Hadley Common• The Upper Dollis Brook• Oak Hill Woods (Local Nature Reserve)• Totteridge Croft Field (or Dell’s Down Acre)• Big Wood and Little Wood (Local Nature Reserve)• Mill Hill Golf Course

Sites of Borough Importance-Grade II• Sulloniacis Pastures• Ashley Lane

• Edgwarebury Brook• King George’s Field• Deans Brook• Totteridge Green• Mill Hill Old Railway (Nature Reserve)• Northern Line Railway Embankment, High Barnet• The Silk Stream and Burnt Oak Brook• Lower Dollis Brook• Moat Mount (Local Nature Reserve) and Mote
End Farm• St Pancras and Islington Cemetery• Bruno’s Field• Totteridge Common• The Mill Field• Copthall Railway Walk and Copthall Old Common• Drivers Hill
• Burtonhole Lane and Pasturew

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Table 17.2 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation in Barnet Continued
Sites of Local Importance• Clay Lane

• Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting• Grahame Park

• Cherry Tree Wood

• Sunny Hill Park

• College Farm

• Barnet Countryside Centre• Prince’s Park

• Bell’s Hill Burial Ground• Lakeside Nature Reserve• Clitterhouse Playing Fields• Hendon Park and Northern Line Rail Cutting• Avenue House Grounds• Edgwarebury Park

• East Finchley Cemetery• Woodridge School Nature Reserve• The Mutton Brook• Barfields Allotments Nature Park• Greenhill Gardens• Belmont Open Space, Cockfosters• Friary Park

• Copthall South Fields

17.1.8 Barnet also contains parts of the Blue Ribbon
Network in the form of tributaries to the River
Thames; the River Brent and Silk Stream.
London Plan Policy 7.28: Restoration of theBlue Ribbon Network aims to restore andenhance these features.
17.1.9 Where appropriate proposals will be expected
to contribute to biodiversity and the wider
agenda for a ‘Green Grid’ (green links andchains between open spaces). The GreenInfrastructure SPD will provide further detail on
Barnet’s strategic approach for the creation,
protection and management of networks ofgreen infrastructure.
17.1.10 Where new open spaces are provided orlandscaping is included as part of development
proposals Barnet will favour the provision of
habitats for species identified in the London
Biodiversity Action Plan.
17.1.11 Access to areas of nature conservation isimportant, in particular given the opportunities
they provide children for education and play.
The majority of the Borough is within 1km of
Metropolitan or Borough Grade SINC and
500m of any nature conservation site. However
the Open Spaces Assessment identified
fifteen nature conservation sites that havepoor accessibility in terms of walking, cycling,bus or rail. In these areas development will be
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Policy DM16: Biodiversity
a. When considering development proposals thecouncil will seek the retention and enhancement,or the creation of biodiversity.
b. Where development will affect a Site ofImportance for Nature Conservation and/or
species of importance the council will expect
the proposal to meet the requirements of
London Plan Policy 7.19E.
c. Development adjacent to or within areas
identified as part of the Green Grid Framework
will be required to make a contribution to theenhancement of the Green Grid.

Useful References•	Circular 06/2005: Biodiversity and GeologicalConservation – Statutory Obligations and their
Impact within the Planning System, ODPM, 2005•	London Biodiversity Action Plan•	London Plan, 2011•	London Regional Landscape Framework,
Natural England, 2010•	National Planning Policy Framework

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18. Travel impact and parking standards
18.1.1 Core Strategy Policy CS9: Providing Safe,
Effective and Efficient Travel aims to relievepressure on Barnet’s transport network andreduce the impact of travel whilst maintaining
freedom and ability to move at will and facilitatingplanned growth. Policy DM17: Travel Impact
and Parking Standards sets out the policies on‘movement’ which are intended to contributetowards a safe, effective and efficient transportsystem. This system is available to all in Barnet
to benefit from, and help ensure that new
development is encouraged in locations
that are accessible by an appropriate rangeof travel modes.

18.2

Road safety

18.2.1 In planning new developments, the needs ofvulnerable road users (pedestrians and cyclists)must be taken into account. The location of thedevelopment, access routes and the site layoutneed to be planned to ensure that all road users
can travel to and from the site in safety. Where
necessary, suitable facilities to assist vulnerable
road users, such as crossings, cycleways andfootpaths, should be provided, and where
necessary the council will seek developer
funding for their provision.

18.3

Road hierarchy

18.3.1 Barnet’s road hierarchy is identified on the
proposals map and is made up of three tiers;
tier one are strategic routes, tier two distributor
roads and tier three are local distributor roads.
Any uses fronting onto the higher tier routes(1 and 2) should carefully consider accessarrangements as catering for through-traffic
will normally have priority over adjacent land
uses. Access on to any road should ensurethat road function and the safety of road users
is not compromised.

18.4	Development, location
and accessibility
18.4.1 The overall assessment of accessibility will take
into account factors such as the proposeduse, the size and nature of the development’s
catchment area, the location and relative
size of competing sites and the suitability oftransport links between the development and its
catchment area. The Council uses recognised
tools, such as Public Transport Accessibility
Levels (PTALs), to measure individual site
accessibility. Measurement of walking and cycling
accessibility will be assessed case-by-case,taking into account the distance people areprepared to walk for different types of journey.

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Table 18.1: National and London Plan
guidance on transport impact and parking
The National Planning Policy Framework states inpara 29 that “Transport policies have an importantrole to play in facilitating sustainable development
but also in contributing to wider sustainability andhealth objectives. Smarter use of technologies can
reduce the need to travel. The transport systemneeds to be balanced in favour of sustainabletransport modes, giving people a real choice
about how they travel. However, the Government
recognises that different policies and measures will
be required in different communities and opportunities
to maximise sustainable transport solutions will varyfrom urban to rural areas.”
The NPPF further states in para 30 that
“Encouragement should be given to solutions
which support reductions in greenhouse gas
emissions and reduce congestion. In preparing
Local Plans, local planning authorities should
therefore support a pattern of development which,where reasonable to do so, facilitates the use ofsustainable modes of transport.”
Finally the NPPF states in para 34 that “Plans anddecisions should ensure developments that generatesignificant movement are located where the need totravel will be minimised and the use of sustainabletransport modes can be maximised.”Para 39 sets out the NPPF approach on parking
standards stating that: “If setting local parking
standards for residential and non-residential
development, local planning authorities shouldtake into account:• the accessibility of the development;• the type, mix and use of development;• the availability of and opportunities for public
transport;• local car ownership levels; and• an overall need to reduce the use ofhigh-emission vehicles.”The London Plan in Policy 6.1: Strategic Approachemphasises integrating transport and development.
These policies, together with other key DfT guidance
documents, the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, thereport of the Outer London Commission, and therecently produced Sub Regional Transport Plan
for North London have all been considered.

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18.5

Transport assessment

18.5.1 The generation of additional traffic, especiallyat peak times, by new development should
be minimised. In many cases, some additionaltraffic cannot be avoided, but good location,
design and management can reduce its amountand effect. In planning new development, its
full impact on the whole transport system willneed to be considered and where necessary,
mitigation measures required in order toensure that the additional travel generated by aproposed development can be accommodated.
Transport Assessments should be provided
in accordance with the thresholds set out
in Department for Transport ”Guidance forTransport Assessment,, Appendix B – Indicative
thresholds for Transport Assessments”. The
thresholds and the need for an assessment are
based on the size or scale of the land use, which
are set out in line with the Use Class Order.
In accordance with the guidance a Transport
Statement is for development that has relatively
small transport implications whilst a Transport
Assessment is for development that has
significant transport implications.

18.6

Travel planning

18.6.1 Travel plans can be an effective way of
encouraging more efficient use of the transportsystem, including less car use. By drawing-up
these plans, organisations such as businesses
and educational establishments, can identify
ways in which their employees, and insome cases customers, can be helped andencouraged to travel using methods other thanthe car. Travel plans need to be produced for all
developments that exceed the relevant Transportfor London thresholds and contain smart targets
which are regularly monitored. In appropriate
circumstances consideration should be given
to providing funds for subsidising oyster cards
or cycle purchase or membership of a car club.
Travel plans should also be regularly reviewed.
Arrangements for enforcement in the event thatagreed objectives are not met are also required.
In appropriate situations, through the use oflegal agreements and conditions, the council
will require occupiers of new development toadopt and maintain Travel Plans.

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18.7

Local infrastructure needs

18.7.1 The council will work closely with bus, coach,tube and train operators and other key
stakeholders in seeking improvements topublic transport services although locating
developments in areas well served by public
transport will lead to greater public transportuse. Developers can assist by ensuring sites aredesigned to make public transport easy to use.
Where appropriate, and in collaboration withpublic transport providers, the council will seek
legal agreements to achieve improvements topublic transport facilities and/or services.
18.7.2 A network of cycle routes is being developedin the borough, and developers may be able
to encourage cycling by providing links to the
network, and other complementary facilities.
18.7.3 The council recognise that a reduction in heavy
goods and other large vehicle movements
would be beneficial to road safety, air and noise
quality, but the needs of business must be taken
into account and so we will aim to balance theneeds of commerce with that of protecting andenhancing the environment. The council will
maintain and introduce controls to prevent theuse of unsuitable routes by heavy goods andother large vehicle where suitable alternativeroutes are available. Developments that require
regular deliveries of goods, materials and/or equipment should be located in close
proximity to Tier 1 and 2 roads, to avoid theneed for heavy goods vehicles to use lower tierroads, particularly through residential areas.
Planning conditions may be applied to new
developments to control heavy goods and otherlarge vehicle movements, including controls
on hours of operation. This will be throughrequiring developers to produce Construction
Management and Delivery and Servicing Plans.
18.7.4 Policy CS15: Delivering the Core Strategy sets
out that planning obligations and other suitable
funding mechanisms will be used to secure
infrastructure, facilities and services to meet theneeds generated as part of the development.
With regard to transport improvements
contributions will be sought for transport
infrastructure and service improvements toensure that safety, efficiency and capacity on
the transport network is maintained. This will
also ensure that the impact of the developmenton the transport network is mitigated.

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18.8

Parking management

18.8.1 In the London Plan the Mayor expects to see anappropriate balance struck between promoting
new development and preventing excessive car
parking provision that can undermine the useof other modes. The London Plan recognisesthat London is a diverse city that requires aflexible approach to identifying the appropriate
levels of car parking. Generally minimum levelsof car parking are advocated and Table 6.2 inthe London Plan sets out the Mayor’s parking
standards which must not be exceeded andwhich will apply to the borough.
18.8.2 Our approach to parking provision accepts theneed for restraint, but intends to apply it withsensitivity to local circumstances. While all nonresidential development should comply with theparking standards set out in the London Plan indeciding on residential parking requirements, wewill continue to apply the standards set out in the
adopted Unitary Development Plan 2006. This
provides flexibility to consider the accessibility of
individual locations, based on:•	The level of public transport accessibility(PTAL);•	Parking stress including the level of on-street
parking control;•	The population density and parking ownershipof surrounding areas;•	The location (i.e. is it in a town centre);•	Ease of access by cycling and walking; and•	Other relevant planning or highways
considerations, such as to whether the
proposal is a conversion of an existing use.
18.8.3 Appropriate parking for disabled people should
always be provided for all development andprovision should also be made for motorcycle
parking. The parking requirements for the
emergency services which have particular
operational needs will need to be assessedon an individual basis. Uses which don’t haveparking standards set out in the London Plan
will be required to be assessed by the developer
as part of the Transport Assessment.
18.8.4 Some developments may have difficulty
meeting parking requirements, particularly
in town centres. In these situations thecouncil will show flexibility in the assessment ofparking requirements and where necessary inControlled Parking Zones (CPZ) the council will
restrict the occupiers from obtaining car parking
permits through a legal agreement. This will help
reduce parking congestion in town centres forother users.

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18.8.5 Development proposals will need to demonstrate
through a parking survey that sufficient on- street
capacity is available to justify limited or no onsite parking. A legal agreement will be required
to restrict future occupiers from obtaining onstreet parking permits in a CPZ where there
is insufficient parking capacity on-street. Also
where development proposals are on the edgeof a CPZ the streets in close proximity but
outside the CPZ will need to be included in thesurvey to ensure parking stress is not increasedin the surrounding area not covered by the
CPZ. The scope of the parking surveys must
be agreed in advance with the council.
18.8.6 Parking for bicycles and electric vehicle charging
points will generally be provided in accordancewith the London Plan for all new development
or as agreed in a Travel Plan. Major residential,
high density developments will provide secure onsite spaces for each unit. Mixed use town centre
development will provide secure off street space
where possible as part of the development
and on street spaces as part of public realm
improvements. Showering and changing facilities
for cyclists should be provided as part of all
non-residential development.
18.8.7 Parking standards for Brent Cross – Cricklewood
will be treated differently from those set out in
Policy DM17 (see saved suite of policies on
Brent Cross – Cricklewood in the Core Strategy).
Policy DM17: Travel impact andparking standards
a: Road safety
The council will ensure that the safety of allroad users is taken into account when consideringdevelopment proposals, and will refuse proposals
that unacceptably increase conflicting movementson the road network or increase the risk tovulnerable users.
b: Road hierarchy
The council will seek to ensure that roads within theborough are used appropriately according to theirstatus in the defined road hierarchy. In taking into
account the function of adjacent roads the council
may refuse development proposals which would
result in inappropriate road use, or adversely affectthe operation of roads in an area.
c: Development, location and accessibility
The council will expect major development proposals
with the potential for significant trip generation to
be in locations which are, or will be made, highly
accessible by a range of transport modes.

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Policy DM17: Travel impact and parking standards continued
d: Transport assessment
In considering planning applications for new
development, the council will require developers
to submit a full Transport Assessment (as definedby Department for Transport threshold) where
the proposed development is anticipated to havesignificant transport implications in order to ensurethat these impacts are considered. This assessment
should include an analysis of accessibility by allmodes of transport.

iv. Where appropriate, development will be required
to improve cycle and pedestrian facilities in thelocal catchment area by providing facilities onsite and/or funding improvements off site.

e: Travel planning
For significant trip generating developments, (definedby Transport for London thresholds), the council
will require the occupier to develop, implement
and maintain a satisfactory Travel Plan (or plans) tominimise increases in road traffic and meet mode
split targets. In order to ensure that they are delivering
this the travel plan will need to contain measurable
outputs so that they can be monitored.

i.	2 to 1.5 spaces per unit for detached andsemi detached houses and flats (4 or more
bedrooms);

f: Local infrastructure needs
i. Developments should be located and designed tomake the use of public transport more attractive forall users by providing improved access to existing
facilities, and if necessary the development of newroutes and services, including improved and fully
accessible interchange facilities.
ii. The council will expect development to provide
safe and suitable access arrangements for all road
users to new developments. Where improvementsor changes to the road network are necessary by
virtue of an approved development, the council willsecure a Legal Agreement from the developer.

g: Parking management
1. The council will expect development to provide
parking in accordance with the London Plan
standards, except in the case of residential
development, where the maximum standards
will be:ii.	1.5 to 1 spaces per unit for terraced houses
and flats (2 to 3 bedrooms); andiii. 1 to less than 1 space per unit for development
consisting mainly of flats (1 bedroom).
2. Residential development may be acceptable:i.	with limited or no parking outside a Controlled
Parking Zone (CPZ) but only where it can bedemonstrated through a survey that there issufficient on street parking capacity.
ii.	with limited or no parking within a CPZ, where
it can be demonstrated that there is insufficient
capacity on street the applicant will be required
to enter into a legal agreement to restrict futureoccupiers from obtaining on street parking
permits. For proposals in close proximity to theedge of a CPZ a survey will also be required todemonstrate that there is sufficient on street
parking capacity on streets outside the CPZ.

iii. The council will require appropriate measures tocontrol vehicle movements, servicing and delivery
arrangements. Where appropriate the council will
require Construction Management and/or Delivery
and Servicing Plans.

Useful References•	Guidance on Transport Assessment, Departmentof Transport, 2007
•	Infrastructure Delivery Plan•	London Plan, 2011
•	Mayor’s Transport Strategy, 2010•	National Planning Policy Framework•	Travel Planning for New Development in
Londonincorporating Deliveries and Servicing,
TfL, 2011

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19. Telecommunications
19.1.1 As set out in Core Strategy Policy CS5:
Protecting and Enhancing Barnet’s Characterto Create High Quality Places, development inBarnet should respect the local context anddistinctive local character, creating places andbuildings of high quality design.
Table 19.1: National guidance on
telecommunications
The National Planning Policy Framework statesthat “In preparing Local Plans, local planning
authorities should support the expansion ofelectronic communications networks, including
telecommunications and high speed broadband.
They should aim to keep the numbers of radio
and telecommunications masts and the sites forsuch installations to a minimum consistent with theefficient operation of the network. Existing masts,
buildings and other structures should be used,
unless the need for a new site has been justified.
Where new sites are required, equipment should be
sympathetically designed and camouflaged whereappropriate.” (NPPF: para 43)
19.1.2 The council will seek to ensure that thedevelopment of modern telecommunications
equipment is sympathetic to Barnet’s suburban
townscape and countryside. The aim is toensure that telecommunications equipment is
kept to a minimum through encouraging thesharing of existing facilities and/or proposed
where this is technically possible. The visual
impact of telecommunications equipment canbe minimised through careful design, placement,colouring and landscaping. In addition, using
available technologies to miniaturise andcamouflage apparatus can also contributeto reducing any visual intrusion. This will help
to protect the character of an area and theappearance of property.

Policy DM18: Telecommunications
Proposals for the installation of telecommunications
equipment will be permitted where it can bedemonstrated that:i. There is no significant adverse effect on theexternal appearance of the building on which,or space in which, they are located;
ii. The special character and appearance of all
heritage assets are preserved or enhanced;
iii. The possibility of sharing facilities, such as masts,cabinet boxes and satellite dishes, and erecting
antennae on existing buildings or other structures
has been fully explored and where practicalbecomes the preferred location;
iv. Technologies to miniaturise and camouflage
any telecommunications apparatus havebeen explored;v. They are appropriately designed, coloured andlandscaped to take account of their setting; andvi. There is no significant adverse impact on thevisual amenities of neighbouring occupiers.

Useful References•		 National Planning Policy Framework

19.1.3 The policy applies to planning applications or
prior notification applications for the installationof satellite dishes, microwave antennae, radio
masts, cabinet boxes and other types oftelecommunications apparatus which require
planning permission. When consideringsuch applications the council will also haveregard to the legal requirements placed upontelecommunications operators to provide
an adequate service, and any technical andoperational constraints that may be faced.

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Appendix 1: Archaeological map for the Proposals Map

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Appendix 2: Development Management Monitoring Indicators
Development Management Monitoring Indicators
Indicators and Key Targets
LBB COI – Core output indicator reported in Barnet’s AMR
LP AMR – Reported in the London Plan AMR
LBB New – New indicator to be reported
DM Policy

Indicators

Key Targets

DM01: Protecting
Barnet’s character
and amenity

Satisfaction with local area as a place
to live

No decrease in satisfaction with local area
as a place to live from baseline of 86% in
the 2010/11 Residents Perception Study

DM02: Development
standards

Total amount of new play spacedelivered (LBB New)

Delivery of new play space in accordancewith Infrastructure Delivery Plan

Residential units approved below
minimum space standards (LBB New)

To justify exceptions for new units
approved below minimum space standards

Lifetime Homes approved (LP AMR)All new homes meet ‘Lifetime Homes’
standard

Wheelchair Accessible homes
approved (LP AMR)

10% of new homes to be wheelchair
accessible or easily adaptable

Units connected to a decentralised
energy network (LBB New)

Delivery of Decentralised Energy Networks
in Brent Cross – Cricklewood by 2021 andColindale by 2016

Planning permissions granted contrary
to EA advice on either flood defence orwater quality grounds (LBB COI)

No planning permissions granted contrary
to EA advice

Number of redevelopments of existingtall buildings (LBB New)

Number of tall buildings refused:

DM03: Accessibility
and inclusive design

DM04: Environmental
considerations fordevelopment

DM05: Tall buildings

Number of refurbishments of existingtall buildings (LB New)

• In strategic locations identified in CS5• In other locations

DM06: Barnet’s Heritageand conservation

Number of Conservation Area
Appraisals less than 5 years old(LBB New)No Conservation Area Appraisal is morethan 5 years old

DM07: Protecting
housing in Barnet

Number of new community uses(including education) replacing
residential uses (LBB New)No net loss of housing except for where
replaced by a new nursery, doctors surgery
or educational use

DM08: Ensuring avariety of sizes of
new homes to meethousing need

Refer to Policy CS4

Refer to Policy CS4

DM09: Specialist
housing

New accommodation for older people(LBB New)All new housing for older people delivered
within (500ms) walking distance of local
shops

DM10: Affordable
housing contributions

Refer to Policy CS4

Refer to Policy CS4

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Development Management Monitoring Indicators
Indicators and Key Targets
LBB COI – Core output indicator reported in Barnet’s AMR
LP AMR – Reported in the London Plan AMR
LBB New – New indicator to be reported
DM Policy

Indicators

Key Targets

DM11: Development
principles for Barnet’s
town centres

Town centre trends (LBB New)No reduction in % frontage where theproportion of A1 units in town centre
primary frontages is above 75%(baseline year 2010 survey)

DM12: Maintaining
our local centres
and parades

Local centre trends (LBB New)No significant reduction in retail floorspacein local centres

DM13: Community andeducation uses

New primary schools provision

Increase in primary school places(over 2011 baseline)

DM14: New and existing
employment space

Maintain current floorspace in the
Locally Significant Industrial sites,
the Industrial Business Park and theBusiness Locations

No net loss in current floorspace inthe Locally Significant Industrial sites,
the Industrial Business Park and theBusiness Locations

Amount of new office space intown centres

No new office space outside the town
centres/edge of centre

DM15: Green Beltand open spaces

Delivery of Green Infrastructure

Financial contributions per annum toGreen Infrastructure projects

DM16: Biodiversity

Area of land in SINCs (LBB New)No net loss in area designated as SINC

DM17: Travel impact
and parking standards

Number of Travel Plans provided aspart of major applications (LBB New)

100% of significant trip generating
applications to provide a Travel Plan

Number of new CPZs and extensions
to existing CPZs in relation toRegeneration and Development
Areas (LBB New)

Increased coverage of CPZs in and around
Regeneration and Development areas(baseline of 30 CPZs in 2011)

Applications for telecoms approved(LBB New)

Number of telecoms appeals dismissed

DM18:
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UDP saved policies (2006)

Replaced by Core
Strategy Policy

Replaced by Development
Management Policy

Policy GSD Sustainable Development

CS1, CS13

DM01, DM04

Policy GMixed Use Mixed Use

CS1, CS6, CS9

DM11

Policy GWaste – Waste Disposal

CS14

Policy GBEnv1 Character

CS5

DM01

Policy GBEnv2 Design

CS1, CS5

DM01, DM02

Policy GBEnv3 Safe Environment

CS5, CS9, CS12

DM03

Policy GBEnv4 Special Area

CS5, CS7

DM06, DM15, DM16

Policy GL1 Sport and Recreation

CS7, CS10

DM13, DM15,

Policy GL2 Tourist Facilities

CS6

DM11

Policy GRoadNet Road Network

CS9

DM17

Policy GParking Parking

DM17

Policy GCS1 Community Facilities

CS10

DM13

Policy GEMP1 Protecting Employment Sites

CS8

DM14

Policy GEMP2 Promoting Business Activities

CS8

Policy GEMP3 Maximising Job Creation

CS8

DM11, DM12, DM14

Policy GEMP4 Protecting Employment Land

CS8

DM14

Policy GTCR1 Retailing and Town Centres

CS6

DM11, DM12

Policy GTCR2 Range of retail services

CS6

DM11, DM12

Policy ENV5 – Aggregates Facilities

DM01, DM04, DM17

Policy ENV6 – Light Pollution

DM01

Policy ENV7 – Air Pollution

CS13

DM04

Policy ENV12 – Noise Generating Development

CS13

DM04

Policy ENV13 – Minimising Noise Disturbance

CS13

DM04

Policy ENV14 – Contaminated Land

DM04

Policy ENV15 – Notifiable Installations

DM04

Policy D1 – High Quality Design

CS1, CS5

DM01, DM02

Policy D2 – Character

CS5

DM01

Policy D3 – Spaces

CS5

DM01, DM02

Policy D4 – Over-development

CS5

DM01, DM02

Policy D5 – Outlook

DM01, DM02

Policy D6 – Street Interest

CS1, CS5, CS6

DM01, DM11

Policy D9 – Designing Out Crime

CS12

DM02

Policy D10 – Improving Community Safety

CS12

DM02

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Replaced by Core
Strategy Policy

Replaced by Development
Management Policy

Policy D11 – Landscaping

CS5, CS7

DM01, DM02, DM15

Policy D12 – Tree Preservation Orders

CS7

DM01

Policy D13 – Tree Protection and Enhancement

CS7

DM01

Policy D14 – Important Hedgerows

CS7

DM16

Policy D15 – Other Hedgerows

CS7

DM16

Policy D16 – Telecommunications

DM18

Policy D17 – High Buildings – Acceptable Locations

CS1, CS5

DM05

Policy D18 – High Buildings – Unacceptable Locations

CS1, CS5

DM05

Policy D21 – Hoardings

DM01

Policy D22 – Design and Shopfronts

DM01

Policy D23 – Traditional Shopfronts

DM01

Policy D24 – New Shopfronts

DM09

Policy HC1 – Conservation Areas – Preserving or
Enhancing

CS5

Policy HC2 – Conservation Areas – Outline Applications
Policy HC5 – Areas of Special Character

DM06
DM06

CS5

DM01

Policy HC6 – West Heath/Golders Hill Park Area
Policy HC7 – Development in West Heath/Golders Hill
Park Area
Policy HC8 – The Bishop’s Avenue
Policy HC14 – Locally Listed Buildings – Demolition

DM06

Policy HC15 – Locally Listed Buildings – Safeguarding

DM06

Policy HC17 – Archaeological Remains

CS5

DM06

Policy HC22 – Battlefield Site

CS5

DM06

Policy O1 – Green Belt/Metropolitan Land

CS7

DM15

Policy O2 – Green Belt/Metropolitan Land –New buildings and uses

DM15

Policy O3 – Green Belt/Metropolitan Land –Extensions of buildings

DM15

Policy O4 – Green Belt – Major developed sites
Policy O5 – Green Belt/Metropolitan Land –Replacement of existing dwellings

DM15

Policy O6 – Green Belt/Metropolitan Land –Re-use of buildings

DM15

Policy O7 – Green Belt/Metropolitan Land –adjacent land

DM15

Policy O8 – Green Belt – Agricultural Land

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Replaced by Core
Strategy Policy

Replaced by Development
Management Policy

Policy O12 – Green Chains

CS7

DM15

Policy O13 – Green Corridors

CS7

DM15

Policy O17 – Ecological Impact Statement

DM16

Policy O18 – Watling Chase Community Forest

CS7

Policy L1 – Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) – Lossof Facilities

CS10

Policy L3 – Arts, Culture and Entertainment Facilities –Development Criteria
Policy L5 – Arts, Culture and Entertainment Facilities –Planning Obligations

DM13
DM11, DM13

CS15

Policy L6 – Designing in Art
Policy L7 – Tourist Facilities – Preferred Locations

CS6

DM11

Policy L8 – Tourist Facilities – Retention

CS6

DM11

Policy L10 – Hotels – Development Criteria

DM11

Policy L11 – Public Open Space

CS7

DM15

Policy L12 – Public Open Space – Areas of Deficiency

CS7

DM15

Policy L13 – New Public Routes

CS7

Policy L14 – Public Open Space – Improved Provision

CS7

Policy L15 – Metropolitan Walks

CS7

Policy L16 – Allotments

CS7

DM15

Policy L19 – Sports Grounds and Playing Fields –New Provision

CS7

DM15

Policy L20 – Floodlighting of Sports Facilities
Policy L21 – Synthetic Sports Pitches

DM01
CS7

Policy L22 – Golf Courses

DM15
DM01, DM15

Policy L23 – Indoor Sports and Recreation Facilities –Protection

CS10

DM13

Policy L24 – Indoor Sports and Recreation Facilities –New Provision

CS10

DM13

Policy L25 – Indoor Sports and Recreation Facilities –Preferred Locations

CS10

DM13, DM15

Policy L26 – Indoor/Outdoor Sports and Recreation
Facilities

CS7, CS10

Policy L27 – Indoor/Outdoor Sports and Recreation
Facilities

CS7, CS10

Policy M1 – Transport Accessibility

CS9

DM17

Policy M2 – Transport Impact Assessments

CS9

DM17

Policy M3 – Travel Plans

CS9

DM17

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Replaced by Core
Strategy Policy

Replaced by Development
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Policy M4 – Pedestrians and Cyclists –Widening Opportunities

CS9

DM17

Policy M5 – Pedestrians and Cyclists – Improved
Facilities

CS9

DM17

Policy M6 – Public Transport – Use

CS9Policy M7 – Public Transport – Improvements

CS9

Policy M8 – Road Hierarchy

DM17

Policy M9 – Road Improvement Schemes

CS9, CS15

Policy M10 – Reducing Traffic Impact

CS9

DM17

Policy M11 – Safety of Road Users

CS9

DM17

Policy M12 – Safety of Road Network

CS9

DM17

Policy M13 – Safe Access to New Development

CS9

DM17

Policy M14 – Parking Standards

DM17

Policy M15 – Rail Freight

CS9

Policy M16 – Lorries – Controls on Movements

CS9

DM17

Policy M17 – Lorries – Deliveries and Servicing

CS9

DM11, DM17

Policy H1 – Housing – Allocated Sites

CS3

Policy H2 – Housing – Other Sites

CS3

Policy H3 – Loss of Residential Uses
Policy H5 – Affordable Housing

DM07
CS4

Policy H8 – Affordable Housing – Commuted Payments

DM10
DM10

Policy H9 – Houses in Multiple Occupation

CS4

DM09

Policy H10 – Accommodation for Homeless People

CS4

DM09

Policy H11 – Accommodation for Homeless People –Planning Obligations

DM09

Policy H12 – Special Needs Housing

CS4, CS10

Policy H15 – Sites for Gypsies and Other Travelling
PeopleCS4

Policy H16 – Residential Development – Character

CS5

DM09

DM01

Policy H17 – Residential Development – Privacy
Standards

DM01, DM02

Policy H18 – Residential Development – Amenity SpaceStandards

DM01, DM02

Policy H20 – Residential Development – Public
Recreational Space

CS7

Policy H21 – Residential Density

CS3

Policy H23 – Conversion of Residential Property

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Strategy Policy

Replaced by Development
Management Policy

Policy H24 – Conversion of Non-residential Uses

CS6, CS8, CS10

DM01, DM11, DM14

Policy H26 – Conversion of Residential Property – Design

DM02

Policy H27 – Extensions to Residential Property

DM01

Policy CS1 – Community and Religious Facilities

CS10

DM13

Policy CS2 – Community and Religious Facilities –Planning Obligations

CS10, CS15

Policy CS3 – Community and Religious Facilities –Protection

CS10

DM13

Policy CS4 – Educational Facilities

CS10

DM13

Policy CS5 – Educational Facilities – Shared Use

CS10

DM13

Policy CS6 – New School Sites

CS10

DM13

Policy CS7 – Surplus Educational Land and Buildings

CS10

DM13

Policy CS8 – Educational Needs

CS10

Policy CS9 – Enlargement of School Facilities

CS10

DM13

Policy CS10 – Health Care Facilities

CS10, CS11

DM13

Policy CS11 – Health Care Facilities – Multiple Use

CS10, CS11

DM13

Policy CS12 – Social Day Care Facilities

CS10, CS11

DM13

Policy CS13 – Health and Social Care Facilities

CS10, CS11

Policy CS14 – Surplus Health Care Facilities

CS10, CS11

DM13

Policy CS15 – Cemeteries and Crematoria

CS10

DM01, DM13

Policy CS16 – Utility Companies and Statutory
Undertakers

CS15

Policy GEMP1 – Protecting Employment Sites

CS8

DM14

Policy EMP1 – Primary Industrial Sites and Business
Parks

CS8

DM14

Policy EMP2 – Employment Land – Protection

CS8

DM14

Policy EMP3 – Employment Land – Consolidation

CS8

DM14

Policy EMP4 – North London Business Park

CS3

Policy EMP5 – Warehousing

CS8

DM14

Policy EMP6 – Offices – New Development

CS8

DM14

Policy EMP7 – Offices – Re-use

CS8

DM14

Policy EMP8 – Small Businesses

CS8

DM14

Policy TCR1 – Sequential Approach

CS6

DM11

Policy TCR2 – Town Centre Development Sites –Identified

CS6

Policy EMP9 – New Residential Development
Policy EMP10 – Live Work Accommodation

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Replaced by Development
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CS6

DM11

Policy TCR3 – Town Centre Development Sites – New
Policy TCR5 – Edge-of-Centre
Policy TCR7 – Out-of-Centre Locations

DM11

Policy TCR10 – Primary Retail Frontages

DM11

Policy TCR11 – Secondary Retail Frontages

DM11

Policy TCR12 – Evening Uses in Town Centres

CS6

DM11

Policy TCR13 – Residential Development in Town Centres

CS6

DM11

Policy TCR18 – Mixed Use Development

CS1, CS6, CS9

DM11

Policy TCR17 – North Finchley Town Centre

CS3, CS6

Policy TCR19 – Neighbourhood Centres, Shopping
Parades and Local Shops

CS6

DM12

Policy TCR21 – Town Centre Environmental Quality

CS5, CS6

DM11

Policy TCR14 – Minicab Offices
Policy TCR15 – Car Showrooms
Policy TCR16 – New Markets

Policy TCR22 – Design of New Retail Development

DM11

Policy IMP1 – Priorities for Planning Obligations

CS15

Policy IMP2 – Use of Planning Obligations

CS15

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Appendix 4: Primary and secondary shopping frontages
Brent Street
FrontagePrimary Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Bell Lane

6 to 24 (even)

Brent Street

61 to 131 (odd),
96 to 150 (even)

Sentinel Square

1 to 21 (all),units 1 to 4 (all)Bell Lane

5 to 35 (odd)

Brent Street

Secondary Frontage

78 to 94, 186 to 200 (even)39, 43 to 49, 157 to169b (odd)

Church Road

9 to 17 (odd)
27 to 53 (odd)
71 to 95 (odd)

Sutton Parade

1 to 13 (all)Finchley Road
Parson Street

1 to 41 (odd)Supermarket at Quadrant Service Station
6 to 24 (even)
1 to 5 (odd)

Burnt Oak
FrontagePrimary Frontage

Secondary Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Burnt Oak Broadway

98 to 144 (even)

Watling Avenue

6 to 100 (even),
1 to 97 (odd)

Burnt Oak Broadway

146 to 156 (even)

Silkstream Parade

1 to 19 (all)Street Name

Building Numbers

Chipping Barnet
FrontagePrimary Frontage

High Street

98 to 200 (even)59 to 145 (odd)

The Spires

1 to 34 (all), kiosks 1 to 3 (all)High Street / Great North Road

1 to 17, 31, 35a, 41 to 53, 51a, 149, 151,
153, 159, 161, 165, 175, 177, 189 to 193,
203 (odd)
10 to 24, 34 to 42, 48 to 96, 202 to 206,
212 to 240 (even)

Secondary Frontage

Hadley Parade

1 to 5 (all)

St Albans Road1, 2, 7, 10, 12

Exchange Buildings

1 to 8 (all)Union Street

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Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Colin Parade

1 to 9 (all),2a, 10a, 10b

Sheaveshill

1 to 13 (all),12a

Varley parade

1 to 19 (all)Street Name

Building Numbers

Cricklewood Broadway

152 to 192 (even)

Cricklewood Lane

1 to 13 (odd),
1a, 2b, 2c, 10a, 12a

Primary Frontage
Secondary Frontage
Cricklewood
FrontagePrimary Frontage

2 to 20 (even)
Secondary Frontage

Cricklewood Broadway

114 to 140 (even)
194

Cricklewood Lane

26 to 56 (even)

Street Name

Building Numbers

EdgwareFrontagePrimary Frontage

Secondary Frontage

Station Road

69 to 193 (odd)

The Broadwalk

1 to 34 (all)Edgware Road High Street

60 to 88, 90 to 114, 116 to 142 (even)

Boot Parade

1 to 10 (all)Edgwarebury Lane

1 to 23 (odd)

Promenade Mansions

1 to 17 (all)Hale Lane

288 to 298 (even)289 to 317 (odd)Manor Park Crescent

41 to 47 (odd)

The Quadrant

10 to 13 (all)Cinema Parade

1 to 4 (all)Station Road74

102 to 248 (even)

1 to 65 (odd)
8 to 34, 38 to 42 (even)

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East Finchley
Frontage

Street NameGreat North Road / High Road

Primary Frontage

Secondary Frontage

Building Numbers
54 to 134 (even)61, 69, 79 to 125 (odd)Viceroy Parade

1 to 23 (all)Fortis Green

1 to 11 (odd)High Road

20 to 50, 136 to 194 (even)
127 to 133 (odd)

East Finchley Station

Shops – allStreet Name

Building Numbers

Finchley Church End
FrontagePrimary Frontage

Ballards Lane
Nether Street
Ballards Lane
Long Lane

Secondary Frontage
Regents Park Road
Station Road

6 to 96 (even)
1 to 87 (odd)407
89 to 191 (odd)
98 to 170 (even)
2 to 16 (even)
1 to 15 (odd)351to 381 (odd)
322 to 364 (even)
1 to 19 (odd)
2 to 26 (even)Golders Green
Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Primary Frontage

Golders Green Road

10 to 90a (even),
23 to 103 (odd)Golders Green Road
Finchley Road
Secondary Frontage

75

2 to 8, 92 to 154 (even)
1 to 21, 105 to 127 (odd)
612 to 642 (even)867 to 893, 897, 901 to 917 (odd)North End Road

2 to 38 (even)

Station Forecourt(all)

Hoop Lane

1 to 7 (odd),
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FrontagePrimary Frontage

Street Name
Vivian Avenue

1 to 45 (odd)
2 to 68 (even)Central Circus

6 to 19 (all)Central Circus

1 to 5 (all), 11a

Hendon Way
Secondary Frontage

Building Numbers

Watford Way
Queen’s Road, Queen’s Parade

258 to 240 (even)379 to 421 (odd)
1 to 61 (odd)
2 to 44 (even)
2 to 12 (even)
3 to 7 (odd)Mill Hill
Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Primary Frontage

The Broadway

5 to 127 (odd),
2 to 66 (even)

Secondary Frontage

The Broadway

86 to 94 (even)
129 to 145 (odd)

Station Road

7 to 12 (all)Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Primary Frontage

East Barnet Road

Secondary Frontage

n/aThere are no frontages suitable todesignate secondary frontage.

Street Name

Building Numbers

Lodge Lane

2 to 4 (even)

New Barnet
15 to 63 (odd)
18 to 98 (even)

North Finchley
FrontagePrimary Frontage

High Road
Ballards Lane
Grand Arcade

Secondary Frontage

High Road
Nether Street
Woodhouse Road76

702 to 808 (even)751 to 839 (odd)
362 to 382 (even)321 to 369 (odd)
1 to 19 (all)810 to 884 (even)841 to 877 (odd)
2 to 4 (even)
1 to 7 (odd)
1 to 11, 13 to 17 (odd),

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FrontagePrimary Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Halleswelle Parade, Finchley Road

1 to 17 (all)Temple Fortune Parade

11 to 40 (all)Belmont Parade

1 to 8 (all)1095 to 1117, 1175 to 1201 (odd),

Finchley Road

788 to 832 (even)788a

Clifton Gardens

58

Finchley Road

746 to 786, 856 (even)1013 to 1093 (odd)

Ashbourne Parade, Finchley Road

1 to 14 (all)Monksville Parade, Finchley Road

1 to 16 (all)Bridge Lane

1 to 3 (odd)Temple Fortune Parade

4 to 10 (all)Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Primary Frontage

High Road

Secondary Frontage

Whetstone

Secondary Frontage

High Road
Oakleigh Road North771261 to 1329 (odd)1288 to 1364 (even)1257 to 1261 (odd)1331 to 1379 (odd)1250 to 1286 (even)
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Appendix 6: Local shopping frontages
Apex Corner
Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Watford Way

615 – 665

Apex Parade (Selvage Lane)

1–5

Northway Circus

VariousStreet Name

Building NumbersChilds Hill
Frontage

Cricklewood Lane

Finchley Road

Hermitage Lane

289 – 305
336 – 374
380 – 406
422 – 434
438 – 452
663 – 675
679 – 687
707
2–4

Colney Hatch Lane
Frontage

Street Name
Colney Hatch Lane

Building Numbers
67 – 103
121 – 133
144 – 156
166, 192

Deansbrook Road
Frontage

Street Name
Deansbrook Road

Building Numbers
67 – 103
121 – 133
144 – 156
166, 192

East Barnet Village
Frontage

Street Name
Cat Hill
Church Hill Road
East Barnet Road

93

Building Numbers
1 - 154
1 – 43, 53
2 – 30233 – 277
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Friern Barnet
Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Woodhouse Road

181 – 235

Halliwick Court Parade1 – 12

Queens parade

20 – 33a

Lynwood Court

1–4

Golders Green Road
Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Golders Green Road

221 – 243

Princess Parade (Golders Green Road)1 – 11

Russell Parade (Golders Green Road)1 – 20Russell Gardens

Park House

Limes Avenue

Michael Sobell House

Street Name

Building Numbers

The Concourse

1 – 21Street Name

Building Numbers

Greenhill Parade1 – 27

Western parade1 – 14

Great North Road

Various

Station Road

VariousStreet Name

Building Numbers

Grahame Park
Frontage

Great North Road
Frontage

Hale Lane
Frontage

Dean’s Lane

131 – 151
156 – 174

Hale Lane

129 – 161

Street Name

Building Numbers

Hampden Square
Frontage

Hampden Square94

1 – 252 – 24

Onslow Parade (Hampden Square)

1 – 18

Hampden Way

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Holders Hill Circus
Frontage

Street Name
Bittacy Hill

Building Numbers
2 – 20, 36
7 – 15

Dollis Road

137 – 143

Thornfield Parade (Holders Hill Road)3 – 10Langstone Way2, 28Street Name

Building Numbers

Lyttelton Road1 – 23Market Place
FrontageMarket Place

1-11, 17 – 57
2 – 56

New Southgate
Frontage

Street Name

Building Numbers

Friern Barnet Road23, 27, 31 – 39

Street Name

Building Numbers

West Hendon
Frontage

129 – 155, 161 – 165, 177 – 211
West Hendon Broadway95

162 – 246, 252
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Appendix 7: Locally Significant Industrial Sites, Industrial Business
Parks and Business Locations maps
Name of employment site

Local Designation

Size (ha) 5

Map Number

Garrick Industrial Centre and Connaught
Business Centre

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

2.3
0.5

1

Squire’s Lane and Regents Park Road
employment cluster

Business Locations

0.5
0.7

2

Bunns Lane, Mill Hill Industrial Estateand Granard Business Centre

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

0.5
0.4
0.2

3

Brunswick Business Park

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

1.8

4

Finchley Industrial Estate

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

0.6

5

Grenville Place

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

1.8

6

Hadley Manor Trading Estate

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

0.4

7

Lancaster Road Industrial Estate andRedrose Trading Centre

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

0.7
0.1

8

North London Business Park

Industrial Business Park

2.6

9

Queens Road Industrial Estate

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

0.4

10

Oakleigh Road South

Locally Significant Industrial Sites

1.7

11

5. Size is the net employment land area in hectares which is an estimate of thearea taken up by the buildings based on GIS calculations and visual site survey.

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