Objection to proposed development of West Hendon Estate, NW9
We
are writing to raise a collective objection to the proposed development
of the West Hendon Estate in light of the second phase of consultation (Application No: 13/0938, filed on 2nd April 2013).
We have serious concerns that the height and density of the proposed
development will have a devastating impact in the Welsh Harp’s rare
ecology including the extensive areas of marshland that have earned the
area the status of Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The Welsh
Harp is the only SSSI in Barnet or Brent and we believe that the
maintenance of this status must be a primary consideration when
considering any planning application in the area.
We
are also concerned that the local infrastructure is not designed to
cope with such a large influx of residents and the substantial volume of
extra traffic could bring the very narrow and picturesque Cool Oak Lane
to a daily standstill.
Brent
Council planning officers have also identified issues around local
parking capacity, adaption of bus lanes and the negative impact that
such a large volume of additional foot traffic across a second
footbridge would have on both the wildlife and public realm maintenance.
Therefore,
due to the multiple detrimental effects that the proposed development
would have on both local residents and rare wildlife, we continue to
strongly object to the application.
Please take our objections into careful consideration during the deliberative process as part of your final determination.
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