Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on how to shape Barnet over the next 15 years.

Consultation is underway to help develop the borough’s local plan, which will play a key role in helping to manage growth and change in Barnet between 2021 and 2036.

The consultation will run until August 9.

Between now and 2036, the council aims for more than 36,000 new homes across the borough, new office space, a new park town at Brent Cross and a range of leisure and sports facilities.

If adopted, this plan will replace the existing 2012 Local Plan and will provide the main basis upon which future planning applications will be determined.

The council says it will help retain the qualities which make Barnet attractive, while also considering the needs of future generations, including ensuring that growth happens in the right place and at the right time.

The document sets out the council’s vision and objectives for delivering "good growth" and includes 52 strategic policies and 65 sites for possible development.

Council Leader cllr Dan Thomas said: “It is extremely important that residents give us their views and play a part in shaping a very important document which will in turn influence growth and change in our borough over the coming years.

“Barnet remains a very popular and family friendly place to live, with excellent schools, town centres and green spaces.

“That popularity means the borough will continue to grow, and it is crucial that we have policies in place which will protect and enhance what we have, and deliver the infrastructure needed to make sure the borough remains a desirable place in which to live.

“I would like to encourage as many people as possible to take the time and give us their views.”

More information on the Draft Local Plan and how to take part in the consultation is available by visiting www.engage.barnet.gov.uk

As part of the consultation, the Planning Policy Team will be giving online presentations on the following dates. These online events will be supported by an independent facilitator. 

  • Thursday 8 July between 6pm and 7.30pm
  • Wednesday 21 July between 6pm and 7.30pm
  • Thursday 5 August between 6pm and 7.30pm

Further information on these events, including how to register, can be found by visiting www.engage.barnet.gov.uk