Councillor Richard Barnes

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss an application to amend a previously approved planning permission for Autopia House, 231 Colney Hatch Lane, London, N11 3DG. The committee voted to grant planning permission for the amended plans, subject to a Section 106 agreement[^2] and referral to the Mayor of London.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 6th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to review the premises licence for Food Centre, located at 190B Station Road, Edgware. The committee decided to revoke the licence due to concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder, and public safety, stemming from the repeated discovery of smuggled goods and breaches of licensing conditions at the premises. This decision was made after considering representations from the Trading Standards Team, the Licensing Authority, Public Health, and the Metropolitan Police.

Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss adult social care, food security, and NHS performance, among other topics. The committee approved the recommendations of the Food Security Task and Finish Group for referral to the Cabinet, and noted the Adult Social Care Annual Complaints Report. The Sub-Committee also discussed the Cabinet Forward Plan and the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee Work Programme.

Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Monday 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Licensing and General Purposes Committee convened to discuss polling places, animal welfare, trading standards, environmental health and wellbeing in Barnet. Councillors approved changes to polling places, adopted an updated animal welfare licensing policy, and took note of reports on trading standards, health and safety, and the council's health and wellbeing performance. The committee also reviewed its forward work plan for the remainder of the year.

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.