Councillor Claire Farrier

Planning Committee - Thursday 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barnet Council met to discuss several planning applications, including a deferred application for Windmill Cottage, a new warehouse, a car park redevelopment, and an extension to a property on Birkbeck Road. The committee approved the conversion of a barn into a dwelling at Windmill Cottage, approved the construction of a new warehouse on Hampden Road, and approved the installation of an awning on Hodford Road, but refused an application for a car park redevelopment on Castle Road.

Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council meeting on 21 October 2025 included tributes to former councillors Vanessa Gearson and Agnes Slocum, a discussion on high streets resulting in a decision to provide a written response to a deputation, and a discussion on public engagement in major developments, also resulting in a decision to provide a written report. The council also unanimously carried a joint motion condemning the Yom Kippur terrorist attack in Manchester.

Strategic Planning Committee - Monday 20th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met on 20 October 2025, and approved plans for the redevelopment of the Curry Rise and Bray Road Estate, the expansion of Hasmonean High School, and the redevelopment of Stanhope House and Holmsdale House. All three applications were approved unanimously, subject to conditions and Section 106 agreements, and will be referred to the Mayor of London due to their strategic importance.

Planning Committee - Thursday 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barnet Council met to discuss several planning applications, including tree preservation orders and building conversions. Councillors voted to approve a tree preservation order, and an application for a front extension, but refused an application to remove protected trees. A decision on the conversion of a barn into a dwelling was deferred until the next meeting.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including domestic abuse strategy, community safety, waste management, and the Capita contract. The committee agreed to recommend that ward councillors are included in appropriate meetings regarding safety concerns in their ward, with an emphasis on dialogue. They also requested clarification on wording in the household recycling and waste policies, and that pensions are specifically considered in decisions about the Capita contract.