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06/10/2017

More Than 450 New Homes To Be Built In Barnet

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More than 450 homes are to be built in Barnet, London.

Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved the new residential development in Mill Hill after doubling the level of 'affordable' homes included in the scheme from 20% to 40%

The proposed project, being built by Barratt London on the former National Institute for Medical Research site, includes 448 flats across 19 buildings of three to nine stories and 12 two-storey houses, along with new offices, leisure facilities and a publicly-accessible café.

A total of 185 homes are to be made 'affordable', including 131 for shared ownership and 54 at social rent levels.
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In addition, 119 trees which would've been removed will now be retained and an additional 91 new trees will be planted. A number of sports pitches previously in private hands will also be transferred to the local council for community use.

Mayor Khan said: "Delivering more of the genuinely affordable homes Londoners need is one of my top priorities as Mayor and I will use all the tools at my disposable to do so.

"This development offers a significant number of high-quality homes which will be available through shared ownership, to help people struggling to buy a home on the open market. I have also been able to secure new homes at social rent levels within the development, which is key to helping Londoners on low incomes and to making sure we build a mixed community here.

"I am also delighted my planners have saved more than 100 trees from removal as well as increased the number of new trees planted – all of which will be enjoyed by the future residents in this new development for years to come."

Image: Former National Institute for Medical Research Site.

(LM)

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