Councillor Nigel Young

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Barnet Council granted outline planning permission for the redevelopment of land to the west of Corner Mead and north of Satchell Mead, known as Grahame Park Northeast. The decision, made subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 agreement, allows for the demolition of 156 existing residential units to deliver 463 new homes, including commercial space, with buildings ranging from 2 to 21 storeys.

Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Tuesday 27 January 2026 saw the reintroduction of weekly separate food waste collections, a commitment from the Labour administration. The meeting also addressed the critical issue of substance misuse among care-experienced young people, with a motion passed to develop a dedicated strategy.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children's Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 26 January 2026 focused on safeguarding, special educational needs and disability (SEND), youth engagement, and the council's financial update. Key decisions included noting the Barnet Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report, approving investment in SEND statutory services, and agreeing the scope for a young carers task and finish group.

Strategic Planning Committee - Monday 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Strategic Planning Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025 at Hendon Town Hall. The agenda included a planning application for the redevelopment of the High Barnet Station Car Park, and a discussion of any urgent items raised by Councillor Nigel Young, the Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee.

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Strategic Planning Committee refused planning permission for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Great North Leisure Park on Chaplin Square, London, against officer recommendations, citing concerns about overdevelopment, poor public transport accessibility, and the height, mass, and bulk of the proposed buildings in a suburban setting. The committee agreed that the application would be referrable to the Mayor of London, and that the reasons for refusal would be based on the high density of the proposal, the poor public transport accessibility level of the site, and the height, mass and bulk of the development being inappropriate in the suburban setting.