“ Tim Webster, do you live in the surrounding area? If not then your comments have no weight. There have been a number of fatalities on Barnet road recently not to mention the speeding police and ambulances that use Barnet Road. You are entitled to your opinion, but perhaps as Serena said, make sure you get your facts right.
Linden Homes are looking to maximise their profit by over developing the site. We are all in favour of the development per se, but NOT as put forward by Linden Homes. The area in question is simply too small to absorb SO MANY dwellings. There are limited schools and amenities in the area and the extra 114 dwellings will add immense pressure to the schools, hospitals and social services (I have made this point in my objection letter to Barnet Council).
We are asking that Linden Homes comes back with another proposal. Arkley does not have flats (Character) and their proposal will change the character of Arkley for ever.
Having one tight entry and exit point into/onto Barnet Road poses immeasurable dangers for drivers given the blind spot where the access point is. Linden Homes must ensure there is another entry/exit to alleviate these dangers. I know of at least 5 accidents on the corner or Elmbank/Barnet Road as cars have been unable to stop in time and gone careering into the corner house (wall).
Linden Homes MUST put safety, character and Density (issues) ahead of their profits. After all, once they have finished the development they move onto the next development leaving the local residents to pick up the pieces and deal with the fall out. ”