Colindale AAP Submission Document
Publication of the Submission Document - 22 June 2009 to 7 August 2009.
Delivering the Vision
After nearly two years of intensive work by Barnet Council and its consultants, and in partnership with key landowners, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London, the Council is now ready to publish the Colindale Area Action Plan (AAP) Submission Document.
The Area Action Plan Submission Document, which was endorsed by the Council's Cabinet on the 8th June 2009, will provide a framework within which 10,000 new homes built to high environmental standards will be delivered in the area, along with a new heart for the area to provide retail, commercial and community facilities, 1000 jobs and significant public transport and highways improvements. The Council's overall aim is to create a truly sustainable and well designed new community in Colindale.
What Happens Now?
The AAP Submission Document is being published for a statutory six week period ending on the 7th August 2009 during which representations by all interested parties can be made. The AAP Submission Document, together with these representations, will then be submitted to the Secretary of State who will arrange for an Examination in Public by an Independent Planning Inspector. This is expected to take place in the Autumn of 2009. The Inspector will examine the AAP against the established tests of soundness for Development Plan Documents and will provide a report detailing changes, if necessary, to the AAP which must be undertaken before it can be adopted as planning policy.
Following this process, it is intended that the AAP will be adopted early in 2010 to form part of Barnet’s Local Development Framework (LDF). It will provide the framework for the consideration of all planning applications in Colindale and will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications. The AAP will be subject to ongoing monitoring and review.
Colindale AAP Submission Document
The full Colindale AAP Submission Document is available to download below.
Colindale AAP Submission Document 
(PDF 6.8MB)
Copies of the Colindale Area Action Plan Submission Document and associated documentation are available for inspection at the Council's Planning Reception at Barnet House as well as Burnt Oak Library, Hendon Library, Edgware Library and Mill Hill Library.
Associated Documents
- Colindale Appropriate Assessment (PDF 2.8MB)
- Colindale Sustainability Appraisal (PDF 6.0MB)
- Colindale Equalities Impact Assessment (PDF 1.4MB)
- Colindale Statement of Consultation and Conformity (PDF 4.5MB)
- Statement of Representations Procedure (PDF 74KB)
If you have difficulty downloading some of the documents because of the size, they may be available on compact disc, free of charge from the address on this page.
Technical Documents
Baseline Report
- Colindale AAP Baseline Report September 2007 Part 1(PDF 3.11MB)
- Colindale AAP Baseline Report September 2007 Part 2(PDF 2.10MB)
Strategic Floor Risk Assessment
- Colindale AAP SFRA Part 1(PDF 1.17MB)
- Colindale AAP SFRA Part 2(PDF 4.29MB)
- Colindale AAP SFRA Part 3(PDF 4.66MB)
- Colindale AAP SFRA Part 4(PDF 5.69MB)
Surface Water Management Plan
- Colindale AAP Outline Surface Water Management Strategy Part 1(PDF 3.67MB)
- Colindale AAP Outline Surface Water Management Strategy Part 2(PDF 5.52MB)
- Colindale AAP Outline Surface Water Management Strategy Part 3(PDF 3.66MB)
Transport Modelling Reports
- Colindale AAP SATURN Modelling Report(PDF 3.16MB)
- Colindale AAP Transport Analysis Report(PDF 3.38MB)
- Colindale AAP VISSIM Proposed Models Report(PDF 1.45MB)
- Colindale AAP VISSIM Validation Report(PDF 3.24MB)
Employment Market Report
- Colindale AAP Employment Market Report 2009(PDF 1.22MB)
Property Market Report
Retail Provision Report
- Colindale AAP Property Market Report June 2008(PDF 1.10MB)
The ‘Tests of Soundness’: Have we got it right?
In order for the Colindale Area Action Plan to be 'sound' the planning Inspector will decide whether it is:
- Justified
- Effective
- Consistent with national policy
Do you wish to make representations?
Please note that the AAP has now reached an important statutory stage and if you wish the Inspector to consider your final comments these must be made on the prescribed representations form 
(MS Word 169KB)and relate to the three ‘Tests of Soundness’ as set out above. More information is provided in the accompanying guidance note.(PDF 26KB) All comments must be received by 5pm on Friday 7th August 2009.
The form can be completed electronically and emailed or printed out and posted. Representations should be submitted to the contact details opposite.
What happens after I submit my representations?
The Council will be submitting the Colindale AAP Submission Document along with all representations received, to the Planning Inspectorate. The independent Planning Inspector will consider all comments at an Examination in Public, after this the Inspector will issue a report which may recommend changes to the plan. Those recommendations will be binding on the Council. The Council will then amend the Area Action Plan accordingly before formally adopting it.
Need more information?
For more information or clarification about the Area Action Plan and the submission and adoption process please use the contact details opposite.
Useful Links
Issues and Options Consultation
Preferred Options Consultation
Colindale AAP Background Guidance
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