Design Guide

Suburb Design Guide - Introduction

Please do not rely only on information on this site, always check with Barnet and the Trust before making any plans.

Hampstead Garden Suburb is internationally recognised as one of the finest examples of early twentieth century domestic architecture and town planning. The eminent architectural historian, Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, described it as ‘the most nearly perfect example of that English invention and speciality, the garden suburb’.

The care devoted to creating the garden Suburb must be continued in order to maintain the buildings, landscape and shared amenities. The repair and alteration of the buildings require specialist skill and a clear understanding of the craft traditions involved.

This design guide gives advice on any building works, alterations to existing properties and works to trees. It has been produced jointly by the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust and London Borough of Barnet Council. We will judge any application in the light of the guidance given in this booklet.