High-Density and High-Rise Planning Applications, Approvals, Site Allocations, and Related Data in Whetstone (N20) Area (Since 2020)
Received: 24 January 2026
High-Density and High-Rise Planning Applications, Approvals, Site Allocations, and Related Data in Whetstone (N20) Area (Since 2020)Dear London Borough of Barnet FOI Team,Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I request the following recorded information held by the Council.Please provide data covering the period from 1 January 2020 to the most recent available date (broken down by year or application where possible), focused on the Whetstone area (primarily N20 postcode, including High Road, Oakleigh Road North/South, Totteridge & Whetstone town centre, and adjacent sites):1.Planning applications for high-density/high-rise developments:oList of all planning applications (reference numbers, addresses, dates received/approved/refused) proposing residential-led developments with:Buildings of 6+ storeys (or described as tall/high-rise).Density exceeding 100 dwellings per hectare (or equivalent high-density classification).50+ new residential units.oFor each, provide: number of proposed units/homes, maximum building height (storeys/metres), density (dwellings per hectare), and decision status (approved, refused, appealed, withdrawn, etc.).2.Approvals and completions:oNumber of new residential units approved for construction in the Whetstone area each year.oNumber of new residential units completed/built each year.oAny specific major schemes (e.g., Barnet House redevelopment at 1255 High Road N20, or other town centre sites) - include approval dates, final unit counts, heights, and any conditions related to density or height.3.Local Plan site allocations and tall buildings policy:oDetails from the adopted Barnet Local Plan (2021-2036) or any updates/draft versions regarding site allocations in Whetstone/Totteridge & Whetstone town centre that permit or identify potential for high-density or tall buildings (e.g., any sites where buildings over 5-7 storeys are considered appropriate).oAny maps, schedules, or policies specifying height/density parameters for Whetstone (e.g., tall buildings zones, growth areas, or exceptions).oConfirmation of whether Whetstone is classified as a location suitable for tall buildings under current policy.4.Community impact and consultations:oTotal number of objections received (and if possible, summary themes) for major high-density/high-rise applications in Whetstone since 2020.oAny recorded Equality Impact Assessments, Infrastructure Impact Assessments, or Townscape/Character Assessments for these developments, particularly regarding effects on local community, infrastructure (e.g., transport, schools, GP services), or suburban character.oDetails of any public consultations held for significant schemes, including response rates and key concerns raised.If any categories are not separately tracked (e.g., by postcode or "high-rise" keyword), please provide the closest equivalent recorded data (e.g., from the planning portal database, Local Plan documents, committee reports, or annual monitoring reports) and explain limitations. If part or all of this information is already publicly available (e.g., via the Barnet Planning Applications search portal at barnet.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications-and-permissions/view-search-and-comment, Local Plan documents, committee agendas/reports on moderngov.co.uk, or your disclosure log), please provide direct links, reference numbers, or excerpts.I would prefer the response in electronic format (e.g., spreadsheet listing applications, PDF reports, or links) for clarity and analysis.Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response within the statutory 20 working days.