The Planning Committee of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The committee confirmed a Tree Preservation Order at Stoneywood Quarter and approved applications for 40 Midland Terrace, 5 Woodlands, and 18 Macdonald Road. The committee also granted outline planning permission for the redevelopment of the Silk House and Shoelands Court Estate in Colindale South.

Stoney Wood Quarter Tree Preservation Order

The committee confirmed a provisional Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for Stoney Wood Quarter, located at The Fairway, London NW7 3HJ. This decision was made despite objections from the landowner, Stoney Wood Property Developments Ltd, and Mill Hill Golf Course. The landowner argued the trees were not at risk and that the TPO was unnecessary given existing planning controls. Mill Hill Golf Course cited an administrative burden and claimed the trees were not at risk. Planning officers recommended confirming the order, highlighting that the woodland is designated as priority lowland deciduous woodland habitat and is protected under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. The committee voted unanimously to confirm the TPO, with a minor amendment to the title to correct the order number.

40 Midland Terrace

The committee approved the proposed subdivision of 40 Midland Terrace, London NW2 6QH, to revert it to two separate dwellings. This decision overturned the officer's recommendation for refusal, which was based on Policy HOU03 of the Local Plan, stating that larger homes should not be subdivided without reprovision of a family-sized home. The applicant, Mr. Paul Hoskins, explained that the property had been combined into one dwelling when they moved in 35 years ago and that they wished to separate them due to divorce. Councillors noted that the property was originally two cottages and that restoring it to its original configuration would not harm the conservation area's character. The committee voted unanimously to approve the application, citing heritage value and the reinstatement of original design as reasons for approval.

Silk House, Annesley Avenue

The committee granted outline planning permission for the redevelopment of the Silk House and Shoelands Court Estate in Colindale South, London NW9 5EE. The proposal involves the demolition of existing residential units and the erection of up to 388 new residential units in buildings ranging from 6 to 28 storeys. The scheme includes a new footbridge to Montrose Park, public realm improvements, and associated parking and landscaping. Barnet Homes, the applicant, highlighted the need for redevelopment due to structural instability of the existing Large Panel System buildings. The proposal includes 159 affordable homes (125 social rent, 34 shared ownership), representing 50% affordable housing by habitable room. Concerns were raised by Councillor Josh Mastin-Lee regarding the height of the buildings and the distribution of unit sizes, particularly the high proportion of one-bedroom flats. Officers explained that the housing mix was influenced by financial viability and the need to provide larger affordable rented properties. Despite some reservations, the committee voted to approve the application, with the Chair using their casting vote to break a tie.

5 Woodlands

The committee approved a part-retrospective planning application for a side and rear extension, lowered rear decking, porch, front dormer, and basement formation at 5 Woodlands, London NW11 9QJ. The application sought to regularise development that did not fully conform to a previously approved scheme (ref: 23/2158/HSE), which had been refused on grounds of character and appearance. The revised scheme incorporated amendments, including limiting the basement's visual manifestation to skylights, reducing the depth of the rear extension, removing an infill rear dormer, and revising the front porch design. While acknowledging objections from neighbours regarding scale, massing, and amenity impacts, officers concluded that the revised scheme overcame previous concerns and had an acceptable impact on the character of the area and neighbouring amenities. The committee voted to approve the application, subject to conditions.

18 Macdonald Road

The committee approved the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings at 18 Macdonald Road, London N11 3JB, and the erection of a two-storey dwelling with rooms in the roofspace to provide three self-contained flats. The proposal includes associated amenity space, refuse, recycling, and cycle storage. The development would be car-free. The application received 18 objections from local residents, primarily concerning the proposal being out of character, overdevelopment, loss of family accommodation, and impacts on neighbouring amenity, parking, and biodiversity. Officers assessed the proposal against local and London Plan policies, concluding that while the area is predominantly characterised by semi-detached and terraced houses, there is evidence of flat conversions in the vicinity, suggesting a mixed character. The revised design was considered to respect the established building lines, scale, and form of the street, and the impacts on neighbouring amenity were deemed acceptable. The committee voted to approve the application, subject to conditions.