Corinna Demetriou

Strategic Planning Committee

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 10th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss the redevelopment of the Lodge Lane Car Park in North Finchley. Councillors voted to approve the planning permission for the site, despite concerns raised about the lack of affordable housing, the impact on heritage, and daylight and sunlight for nearby residents. The committee also elected Councillor Richard Barnes as the vice chair.

Strategic Planning Committee

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Strategic Planning Committee met on 6 May 2025, and voted to refuse planning permission for Hasmonean High School, and agreed the minutes of the previous meeting.

Strategic Planning Committee

Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 23rd April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met on 23 April 2025, and approved the 2024 Brownfield Land Register for publication. They also voted to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Unit 3 Hyde Estate Road in West Hendon, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^2]. Finally, the committee delegated authority to the Chief Planning Officer to revoke the Direction for the Area of Special Advertisement Control.

Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee

Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee - Thursday 20th March, 2025 6.00 pm

The committee received updates from Barnet Council and Brent Council on the Welsh Harp and noted both reports. Councillor Chakraborty thanked the committee for their work over the past year and Councillor Ambe thanked the Chair for their hard work.

Safer Communities Partnership Board

Safer Communities Partnership Board - Friday 7th March, 2025 10.00 am

The Safer Communities Partnership Board noted updates on crime rates in Barnet, the work of the multi-agency partnership to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, and the progress of the Violence Reduction Plan. The partnership will continue to develop new strategies and interventions to address issues raised in the meeting.