Statutory development plans
Development planning is a continuous process of looking forward and deciding on a course of action to improve people's quality of life and the appearance of our environment in a sustainable way. It involves protecting the best, improving the worst, and aiming positively to ensure a better quality of life for everyone, now and for future generations.
Statutory development plans focus on land use development and protection set within the context of wider social, economic and environmental trends and considerations.
Reflecting national and regional planning policies, development plans make strategic provision for the long-term use of land and buildings, providing a framework for local decision-making and the reconciliation of competing development and conservation interests.
Statutory development plans are subject to regular periods of intensive public consultation, involvement and negotiation.
Decisions on planning applications are made in accordance with the adopted Development Plan unless other material considerations, relating to land use development, indicate otherwise.
The following links will assist you in finding out about statutory development plans and processes relevant to the borough of Barnet.
- The London Plan
- Barnet Unitary Development Plan UDP
- Local Development Framework (LDF)
- Proposals Maps
- Consultations
Related Service Area Information: Unitary Development Plan (UDP)
