Planning

Introduction

• Planning consultations
• Deadlines & Meeting dates
• Design Guide
• Specialist Guides
• Fee Guidelines
• Application Forms
• Planning Decisions
• Review Procedure

 

NEWS: DRAFT PROCEDURE FOR PLANNING CONSULTATION

Proposed changes to the consultation procedure for applications to the Trust to change the appearance of land or buildings - please express your views

There has been criticism of the Trust's consultation procedure with respect to the Henrietta Barnett School extensions.

The Trust Council has reviewed its procedure for consultation to ensure that major planning decisions are the subject of full and genuine consultation with residents of the Suburb and is seeking your views, with a trial of a newly proposed consultation procedure.

Please CLICK HERE to view the draft PLANNING CONSULTATION

Planning

Freeholders are subject to a Scheme of Management passed by the High Court in 1974, while in the case of most leaseholders the Trust is the ground landlord. Residents are required to get the prior approval of the Trust before altering the external appearance of their properties. Consent is also required for significant changes to gardens, erection of garden sheds and felling or pruning of trees.

The Design Guide gives advice on most building works, alterations to existing properties and works to trees. It is a good starting point for any work you are planning. The specialist guides provide more detailed information on specific works.

A list of Planning decisions made by the Trust Council is available monthly after applicants have been informed of the decision on their application.

Within the London Borough of Barnet, the Suburb is the largest Conservation Area; and so local authority approval, too, is required for alterations. Around 500 buildings have been individually ‘listed’ and owners are required to get the approval of English Heritage for internal alterations.

Design Guidance - 2010 Edition

Suburb residents, Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust and Barnet Council have worked together to undertake the Character Appraisal of the Suburb, with the support and guidance of English Heritage.

Revised Design Guidance has subsequently been prepared and both texts have been approved and adopted by the Trust and Barnet Council.

Proposed Programme of Meetings, 2011-2012

Please click here for 2011-12 deadline & meeting dates

The Property & Plans Committee (PPC) meet to review planning applications and make recommendations for action. Trust Council meet to agree to a formal decision the following week.

Applicants are notified of final planning decisions in writing, as are neighbours who have submitted comments in writing. Decisions may not be available for several days after the Trust Council meeting.