infrastructure capacity
Barnet Council is challenging proposed housing targets in the Draft London Plan, citing concerns about infrastructure capacity.
Barnet Council's Cabinet approved its response to the Draft London Plan in October 2026, raising concerns about infrastructure capacity. The council's response challenges the proposed housing targets for the borough, arguing they are the highest in London and rely heavily on Green Belt release.
The council's response, developed by a cross-party working group, highlighted that Barnet's proposed housing target of 32,849 homes represents an increase of approximately 39% on the current London Plan target. It questioned the deliverability of such targets given existing infrastructure.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Cabinet approved its response to the Draft London Plan in October 2026. Source
- The council's response challenges proposed housing targets and raises concerns about infrastructure capacity. Source
- Barnet's proposed housing target in the Draft London Plan is 32,849 homes. Source
- This target represents an increase of approximately 39% compared to the current London Plan target. Source
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