Barnet Council Housing Strategy
Barnet Council is grappling with market challenges for housing projects while progressing major developments like Brent Cross.
Barnet Council is currently addressing significant market challenges affecting its housing development projects, which are part of its strategic plan for addressing housing needs and development. In September 2026, the Finance and Growth Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee heard that inflation, rising interest rates, and reduced buyer demand are rendering some schemes unviable without intervention. This follows Barnet being ranked fifth among London boroughs for housing delivery in 2025.
Separately, the council's Cabinet received an update in September 2026 on the Brent Cross development, a key part of the borough's wider plan for regeneration. This included the granting of a lease for Plot 1 to Sheffield Hallam University for a new campus. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Barnet Council Housing Strategy.
Key facts
- A lease for Plot 1 of the Brent Cross development was granted to Sheffield Hallam University in September 2026. Source
- The Finance and Growth Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee heard in September 2026 that market challenges are making some housing schemes unviable. Source
- Barnet was ranked fifth out of 33 London boroughs for housing delivery in 2025. Source
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