Andrew Dismore

The Mayor of London has moved to reassure Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore over plans for the development of Golders Green tube and bus stations Barnet Council and transport for London (TfL) have been working together to design a plan for Golders Green that would deliver new homes, the proceeds of which would pay for works to improve public spaces and the traffic layout around the station.

 

Through a series of written replies from the Mayor to Mr Dismore, The Mayor agreed that the Hampstead Garden Suburb had significant architectural merit, and that any development should “ensure that building heights successfully address the character of nearby buildings”

 

Mr Dismore said:

 

‘I’m pleased that the Mayor understands the local sensitivities of the site, having previously been to Golders Green a number of times. He has assured me in his answers that the war memorial is safe, despite some mischief being made about its future.

 

‘TfL land and property are a key component of the Mayor’s plan to deliver more homes, and I hope that there will be a wider benefit from these plans for local residents, as proceeds from the development are used to enhance the public realm. I have been campaigning to reopen the Finchley Road back entrance to Golders Green Station, and the funding for this project may well be unlocked through this plan.’

 

Notes: text of written questions and answers from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to Andrew Dismore AM below:

Draft planning brief for Golders Green [2]

Question No: 2017/2468

Andrew Dismore

Do you agree that Hampstead Garden Suburb is a an area of important historic and architectural merit; and will you ensure that any plans that re brought forward for  development nearby fully recognise the area’s character?

Written response from the Mayor

I do agree that Hampstead Garden Suburb is an area of important historic and architectural merit and I also note that in addition, the area surrounding the site contains a number of conservation areas, listed buildings and other heritage assets.

Should an application become referable to me, any decision would be made based on an assessment against the relevant policies of the London Plan, the NPPF and The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

At the moment no planning application has been submitted, although Barnet Council and Transport for London are jointly working on a draft planning brief for the bus station and wider site. Barnet Council’s public consultation ended on 25 May 2017 and GLA officers responded on my behalf, setting out the key strategic issues. This response included the recommendation that wording be included to ensure that building heights successfully address the character of nearby buildings.

 

 

Draft planning brief for Golders Green [3]

Question No: 2017/2469

Andrew Dismore

Some people have been making mischief over the Golder’s Green war memorial clock and its future in any forthcoming development. Is the memorial safe in your hands?

Written response from the Mayor

I will make sure that any application for the site that is referred to me will keep the memorial safe.

 

Any proposals would be assessed against the relevant policies of the London Plan, the NPPF and The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

 

 

Draft planning brief for Golders Green [4]

Question No: 2017/2470

Andrew Dismore

Barnet Council’s draft planning brief for Golder’s Green, if approved, could mean the loss of some architecturally listed important local buildings and homes. Will you do all you can to preserve the character of the Golder’s Green area and listed buildings?

Written response from the Mayor

I am confident that the policies in the London Plan will help to preserve the character of the Golders Green Area and listed buildings.  Specifically, London Plan Policy 7.8 provides that development should identify, value, conserve, restore, re-use and incorporate heritage assets where appropriate.