Proposals
The devleopment proposals presented within this public consultation takes note of feedback received from local residents and stakeholders to date, including from our first public consultation, which took place in December 2024. A summary of this can be found below.
Public Consultation – December 2024
Consultation Event Summary
Date: 4 December 2024
Location: New Barnet Bowls Club
Attendees: 64 attendees, including ward member, Cllr Edith David, and representatives from several residents’ groups such as Save New Barnet, East Barnet Residents’ Association, and the Barnet Society.
Site Challenges
The site has numerous constraints, not least the large amount of no-build area and gas easements as a result of its previous use as a functioning gas works. However, the design team has worked hard to formulate a scheme that uses these constraints to optimise the use of the site positively, whilst sensitively reflecting the wants and needs of the local community.
Crafting The Vision
Previous use and utilities have left the site scarred with complex constraints. Instead of allowing the constraints to dictate the framework of the masterplan and inhibit development we will transform constraints into opportunities, creating a distinct and unique place and unlocking it’s potential.
New Barnet Gasworks will embrace the surrounding assets, completing ecological and social connections for both nature and people.
High-quality homes will overlook green spaces, fostering a sense of safety and belonging, borne of close-knit community relationships.
A thoughtfully designed network of streets and public spaces will seamlessly integrate with existing and future neighborhoods, creating a cohesive and thriving community.
Connections to Nature & Play
The site sits adjacent to the Victoria Recreation Ground, and is a short walk from other green spaces on the edge of London. It is important that the team has and continues to consider the development proposals can complement existing green spaces and play areas to accommodate various age groups who may use the spaces both in and around the site.
Masterplan Framework
Character Areas
Two character areas can be read, informed by our contextual research and expressed in street layout and urban grain. The character of these areas will be further enriched by landscape design.
Early Masterplan
An early masterplan was developed following feedback from residents at our public consultation in December 2024 about what type of housing residents would like to see on the site and how they would like to see this vacant, brownfield site developed.
Masterplan – Indicative Storey Heights
In order to respond to resident feedback and respect the local neighbourhood, these proposals are intended to comprise primarily three storey family homes. An idea of what the heights of the proposed homes will be can be found below:
Day In The Life
The emerging proposals are intended to be versatile and will allow a range of different people to enjoy living in the community. This includes young and growing families, as well as multi-generational families. Some examples can be found below:
Key Benefits
Regeneration of Brownfield Site
Circa. 80 Homes
Delivering much needed and high-quality family homes
Responding to Local Character
Repairing this part of the town and delivering a new development in character with its surroundings
Improving Connections
Unlocking a Currently Inaccessible Site
Job Creation & Supporting Skills
ResHigh Quality, Deliverable Housing
Contributing to Nature Recovery