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Far too often, Haringey Council doesn't consult properly with residents over planning matters.
To make matters worse, we see development proposals that attempt to cram far too many people into too small a
space, putting pressure on our green spaces and public services. Unless the Council consistently takes a tough line,
it just encourages developers to put in proposals which are too big, too dense and inappropriate for their sites.
I gave a speech on this topic at the 2005 national Liberal Democrat conference - you can read it online.
Useful website
There's a little gem of an official website at www.planningportal.gov.uk. You can find out lots of useful information on how the planning system works (useful for campaigners against over-development!) plus look up planning applications near where you live and other useful stuff.
Latest news updates
Local Liberal Democrat councillors are calling on the Government not to reduce Haringey Councils' decision powers over huge new superstore developments.
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The Government's Planning Inspector has dismissed a raft of appeals from Paul Simon Developments against Haringey Council's decision to refuse them planning permission to build luxury housing on a backlands site in Crouch End. More >>>
Haringey Council's planning committee last week approved the construction of a new water treatment plant, including four 15m-tall buildings, next to Alexandra Park and the New River. More >>>
Local campaigners and local Lib Dem councillors have been vindicated today, as Haringey Council has now ruled invalid the hugely controversial planning decision on the backlands site at Cecile Park, Crouch End. More >>>
Residents in Palm Court and neighbouring blocks of flats in Palmerston Road, Bowes Park, scored a victory when Haringey Council’s Planning Committee sent development plans back for a rethink. More >>>
Haringey's Lib Dem councillors have expressed their enormous disappointment at the decision of the Planning Inspectorate to give the green light for the construction of a concrete batching plant in Cranford Way. More >>>
Have your say
You can let me have your views in my online surgery.
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