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12 Jul 2026 | Written by Robin Bishop

Planning Inspector dismisses appeal to build mansion in Christchurch Lane spinney

An Inspector has dismissed an appeal by developer Christchurchgrove Ltd against Barnet Council’s refusal of its planning application to build a 5-bedroom house in a wood in Chipping Barnet. The decision concludes a successful campaign by local residents, with help from the Barnet Society, to save a cherished natural habitat in the Monken Hadley Conservation Area. It also sends a message to developers about the Council’s commitment to protecting green spaces in Barnet.

Julie posted a comment on High Barnet hostelry The Black Horse is welcoming customers once again after a surprise initiative to rescue threatened pub

"Well done! It’s a lovely-looking pub in a fantastic location. Sunday lunch is a must to get right, and once..."

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RL Aitken posted a comment on Barnet Council and MP Dan Tomlinson are ready to take action on reports of shopkeepers selling illegal or counterfeit products

"I would add post my earlier comment on ‘dodgy shops’ on the high street that MP Dan Tomlinson might want..."

4 days ago

Matthew posted a comment on High Barnet hostelry The Black Horse is welcoming customers once again after a surprise initiative to rescue threatened pub

"Wonderful news. This would be even better if we could get LBB to relax the ridiculous parking restrictions which is..."

10 days ago

Local resident posted a comment on Strong objections registered to a possible threat to a much cherished and historic setting at Monken Hadley

"Unless you looked really hard, you wouldn't know an eruv was there. It feels like lots of people get triggered..."

12 days ago

Jim posted a comment on Strong objections registered to a possible threat to a much cherished and historic setting at Monken Hadley

"The vicar is just as entitled as anyone to raise concerns about the planning proposals, whether you agree or not."

12 days ago

Julie posted a comment on High Barnet hostelry The Black Horse is welcoming customers once again after a surprise initiative to rescue threatened pub

"Well done! It’s a lovely-looking pub in a fantastic location. Sunday lunch is a must to get right, and once..."

1 days ago

RL Aitken posted a comment on Barnet Council and MP Dan Tomlinson are ready to take action on reports of shopkeepers selling illegal or counterfeit products

"I would add post my earlier comment on ‘dodgy shops’ on the high street that MP Dan Tomlinson might want..."

4 days ago

Matthew posted a comment on High Barnet hostelry The Black Horse is welcoming customers once again after a surprise initiative to rescue threatened pub

"Wonderful news. This would be even better if we could get LBB to relax the ridiculous parking restrictions which is..."

10 days ago

Local resident posted a comment on Strong objections registered to a possible threat to a much cherished and historic setting at Monken Hadley

"Unless you looked really hard, you wouldn't know an eruv was there. It feels like lots of people get triggered..."

12 days ago

Jim posted a comment on Strong objections registered to a possible threat to a much cherished and historic setting at Monken Hadley

"The vicar is just as entitled as anyone to raise concerns about the planning proposals, whether you agree or not."

12 days ago

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