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The Strategic Planning Committee has resolved to approve the outline planning application for the redevelopment of Edgware town centre submitted by developers Ballymore (Edgware) – a joint venture between the Ballymore Group and Transport for London’s property arm, Places for London. The application will now go to the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Mayor of London to review. Watch a recording of the meeting.
This decision follows a thorough planning process over several years and reflects the council’s long-term commitment to revitalising Edgware as a vibrant, accessible and sustainable town centre that meets the needs of current and future generations.
We recognise that this planning application has generated a wide range of views and we want to thank all residents, businesses and community groups who engaged with the consultation process. Their feedback has been invaluable in shaping the conditions and expectations attached to this approval.
It is important to note that only outline planning consent has been granted for this development. At every step of the way, the developers will need to come back to the council to agree the detail of each phase of the development.
Stringent planning conditions have been placed on the proposed underground bus garage which those objecting to the scheme were most concerned about. Residents should rest assured that it will only become operational when the London Fire Brigade and other building and safety regulators have confirmed they are satisfied the building is safe to be used, including for electric vehicle buses.
The outline plan includes £200million investment in public spaces, including a new library and health clinic, a new park and public squares and enhanced transport connectivity, including the new bus garage and cycle hub.
This is the largest planning application to come before the council in more than a decade and includes over 3,300 new homes a minimum of 35% of which must be affordable housing, and modern retail and leisure spaces. These changes aim to support local economic growth, provide badly-needed new homes and create a town centre that is safer, greener, and more inclusive.
We understand that change can be unsettling, and we will ensure that the developer works closely with the community to ensure that the next stages of development are delivered responsibly, with clear communication and opportunities for ongoing input. Our priority is that the benefits of regeneration are shared widely and that it is our residents who benefit in the long-term.