Hendon Church End and Hendon the Burroughs Conservation Area

DELEGATED POWERS REPORT NO. 1844 SUBJECT: Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Area Character Appraisals and Management Proposals Control sheet All of the following actions MUST be completed at each stage of the process and the signed and dated report MUST be passed to the Governance Service for publishing All reports 1. Governance Services receive draft report Name of GSO Andrew Charlwood Date 12/11/2012 2. Governance Services cleared draft report as Name of GSO Andrew Charlwood being constitutionally appropriate Date 12/11/2012 3. Finance clearance obtained from Gary Hussein Name of Fin. officer Gary Hussein Date 12/11/2012 4. Staff and other resources issues clearance Name of Res. officer obtained (report author to complete) Date Not applicable

5. Trade Union response received (Staffing Name of TU rep. issues only) Date Not applicable 6. Legal clearance obtained from Chileme Hayes Name of Legal officer Chileme Hayes Date 06/11/2012 7. Policy & Partnerships clearance obtained from Name of P&P officer Andrew Nathan Andrew Nathan Date 24/10/2012 8. Equalities & Diversity clearance obtained from Name of officer Andrew Nathan Andrew Nathan) Date 24/10/2012 9. The above process has been checked and Name Pam Wharfe verified by Interim Director of Environment, Planning, and Regeneration Date 16/11/2012 10. Signed & dated report, scanned or hard copy Name of GSO Andrew Charlwood received by Governance Services for publishing Date 19/11/2012 11. Report published by Governance Services to Name of GSO Andrew Charlwood website Date 22/11/2012

Officer reports: 12. Head of Service informed report is published Name of GSO Andrew Charlwood and can be implemented. Date 22/11/2012 Cabinet Member reports: 13. Expiry of call-in period Date N/A 14. Report circulated for call-in purposes to Name of GSO Business Management OSC members & Date copied to Cabinet & Head of Service Date

ACTION TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED POWERS BY OFFICER IN CONSULTATION WITH CABINET MEMBER (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION)

Subject Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Area Character Appraisals and Management Proposals Officer taking decision Interim Director of Environment, Planning, and Regeneration Cabinet Member Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services Date of decision 16 November 2012

Summary The Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Area Character Appraisals, Management Proposals and Appraisal Maps are proposed for adoption following a public consultation exercise with local residents and other interested parties. A report will be presented to the Hendon Area Environment Sub-Committee for their information and to approve the Article 4 Direction.

Officer Contributors Jonathan Hardy, Design and Heritage Manager Status (public or exempt) Public Exempt Appendix A Wards affected Hendon. Enclosures Conservation Area Character Appraisals and Management Proposals for Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs. Appendix 1: Table of Responses. Reason for exemption from call- N/A in (if appropriate) Key Decision No

Contact for further information: 0208-359-4655 (Jonathan Hardy)

Serial No. 1844 1. RELEVANT PREVIOUS DECISIONS 1.1 Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs are both new Character Appraisals for the two conservation areas which were designated in July 1983. 1.2 In 2006, the Unitary Development Plan (UDP) was adopted by Cabinet. This document has now been replaced by the Local Plan. On the 29 th March 2011, Cabinet approved the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies, for submission to the Secretary of State. The documents were Examined In Public (EIP) by a Planning Inspector in December 2011. The Inspectors Report in June 2012 found both documents sound and legally compliant and both the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies were adopted by Full Council on 11th September 2012. 1.3 Delegated Powers Report 1708, dated 2 nd July 2012 – authorised a public consultation exercise with local residents and interested parties in Hendon The Burroughs and Hendon Church End Conservation Areas, the responses to which are recorded in Appendix 1: Table of Responses.

2. CORPORATE PRIORITIES AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS 2.1 Designating conservation areas and producing Character Appraisals has helped meet the Council's (2012-2013) Corporate Plan priority of delivering a Successful London Suburb which is a prosperous place where people want to live. It also meets the strategic objective of protecting the Barnet environment. Conservation area designation accords with the Council's ‘Three Strands Approach' of Protection, Enhancement and Consolidated Growth, and in particular Strands 1 and 2. 2.2 Cabinet approved the Three Strands Approach in 2004, which seeks absolute protection of the Green Belt, Metropolitan Open Land and other valued open space from inappropriate development, the enhancement and protection of Barnet’s suburbs, town centres and historic areas, and consolidated growth in areas in need of renewal and investment. 2.3 The Unitary Development Plan (UDP) adopted May 2006 has now been replaced by the Local Plan (the statutory spatial development plan for Barnet). The Council adopted both the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies on 11th September 2012. The Council adopted both the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies on 11th September 2012. These documents contain policies on conservation areas and a reference to the rolling programme of conservation area appraisals.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES 3.1 The preparation of a Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals is an important part of the process of designation and is referred to in the Borough's Local Plan (adopted 2012). Consultation with local residents, shopkeepers, other organisations and amenity groups will ensure the document’s ownership by and legitimacy to, the wider community. 3.2 Government and English Heritage guidance reminds Local Authorities of the importance of consultation on conservation area character appraisals, without which there might be increased risk of the Local Planning Authority's ability to defend development control decisions or fully perform its statutory duty to preserve and enhance the character and appearance of conservation areas. Consulting on and adopting the character appraisals in accordance with national guidance reduces the risk of challenge to the due and proper process, whilst underpinning the rationale for the designation of the conservation area. 3.3 The withdrawal of permitted development rights by use of an Article 4 Direction can lead to claims for compensation where planning permission is refused or granted subject to conditions. Claims can be made within 12 months of the decision, for abortive expenditure or other loss or damage directly attributable to the withdrawal of permitted development rights. Such claims are, however, rare and in Barnet there have been no known instances of claims for compensation being made.

4. EQUALITIES AND DIVERSITY ISSUES

4.1 The preservation and enhancement of these two conservation areas, as supported by the Character Appraisals and Management Proposals, will be of benefit to Barnet's diverse local community and will contribute to the borough's rich built heritage. The adoption of the Appraisals and Management Proposals will enhance Barnet’s reputation as a desirable and pleasant place to work and live.

5. USE OF RESOURCES IMPLICATIONS (Finance, Procurement, Performance & Value for Money, Staffing, IT, Property, Sustainability) 5.1 The adopted documents and maps will be placed on the Council website to allow easy access, and consequently, the printing of hard copies will be kept to a minimum. Any printing costs will be contained within Environment, Planning and Regeneration Directorate’s approved budgets and recouped where possible through external charging. 5.2 Applications for planning permission submitted in accordance with Article 4 Directions are not subject to application fees, however, it is not anticipated there will be a significant increase in the volume of applications as a result of the Article 4(1) Direction.

6. LEGAL ISSUES 6.1 In line with Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the Council designated Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Areas in 1983. 6.2 The preparation of the Hendon The Burroughs Character Appraisal and Management Proposals will involve updating the existing Article 4 Direction. The Article 4 Direction allows control over development which might otherwise be carried out without planning permission (permitted development) but could be harmful to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The Management Proposals outline the classes of development affected and the buildings where controls are proposed to be applied. 6.3 It should be noted that the existing Article 4 Direction, which dates from 1987, does not reflect the wording of the current General Permitted Development Order 1995 (as amended by the GPDO 2008) and therefore the opportunity arises to update the Direction and add any new classes as appropriate. 6.4 There is the provision under Section 108 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, for compensation claims where applications for planning permission are refused or approved subject to conditions as a result of an Article 4 Direction. Claims can be made within 12 months of the decision for abortive expenditure or other loss or damage directly attributable to the withdrawal of permitted development rights

7. CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS 7.1 Council Constitution, Part 3, Responsibility for Functions; paragraph 6.1 (Powers Delegated to Officers) enables Chief Officers to take decisions in consultation with the Cabinet Member concerned in all matters where they have managerial or professional responsibility. 7.2 Council Constitution, Part 3, Responsibility for Functions; paragraph 3.10 details the functions of the Area Environment Sub-Committees which includes making recommendations to Cabinet on the designation of conservation areas. As there are no proposed changes to the boundaries of the conservation areas, a report to Cabinet will not be necessary. A report will, however, be prepared for the Hendon Area Environment Sub-Committee for their information and recommendation to approve the Article 4 Direction.

8. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 8.1 The Character Appraisals for Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs define the special character of both conservation areas and identify those buildings, spaces and other features considered to be important. When adopted, each Appraisal will become a key tool for making planning decisions within that particular conservation area. It will be a material consideration when assessing planning applications and for appeals. Consequently, it will be extremely useful for residents, planning officers and applicants. The Issues and Management Proposals also provide a valuable tool to inform the Council’s planning practices and policies to promote the preservation and enhancement of the conservation areas. The economic prosperity of both conservation areas can be improved by asserting their significance as Heritage Assets. By improving the appearance of the two conservation areas, the opportunities for further economic activity and employment creation can be enhanced. Hendon Church End 8.2 Hendon Church End is linear in form, with St Mary’s Parish Church at its heart, and links Church Road to the south with Watford Way to the west. The location at the top of the hill affords good views north-west across the borough. Within the conservation area there are four important statutory listed buildings which contribute significantly to the character of the area. They are the Parish Church, the Church Farm House (both grade II * listed), the Milking Parlour and the Daniel Almshouses (grade II listed). There are also two locally listed buildings, namely the Church House and the Chequers public house. 8.3 The area is often used as a quick vehicular route to Watford Way, which can lead to congestion at times, with heavy traffic passing through the conservation area. Along with two popular pubs, one of which has private parking spaces to the rear, there is also the Age Concern Meritage Club which is a day centre for elderly people, offering social and leisure activities along with meals and other services. Within the Meritage complex there is also a Citizen Advice Bureau and a newsagent. There is a small car park outside the Church House, opposite the church. Schools often make use of the churchyard green for sports days and other local events are also held on the green.

Hendon The Burroughs 8.4 The Burroughs is also linear in its form, linking Watford Way to the south with the rest of the Hendon ward further north. The main type of development found within Hendon, The Burroughs Conservation Area, is terraced residential dwellings, although there is also a collection of offices, six shops and a former public house. There are a number of important statutorily listed buildings towards the southern end of the Conservation Area and these include two terraces of Georgian houses on the eastern and western sides of The Burroughs. There are also two terraces of Victorian houses in the northern part of the Conservation Area, one of which is locally listed. The Conservation Area also includes the former fire station, which has since been replaced by a modern station outside the Conservation Area. There are two public car parks on the western side of The Burroughs. 8.5 The administrative centre of Hendon lies just outside of the Conservation Area, to the north, where several significant listed buildings such as the Town Hall, Public Library and fire station are to be found. The Burroughs acts as a busy vehicular route from Watford Way resulting in high levels of congestion, especially at peak times. Due to the siting of Middlesex University’s campus further north along The Burroughs, the area is also a highly used pedestrian route for students coming to and from the University and Hendon Central Underground Station.

Management Proposals 8.6 The purpose of the Management Proposals is to identify a series of initiatives which can be taken to achieve the preservation and enhancement of the conservation areas, based on the assessment of their special character, which has been provided by the Character Appraisals. This satisfies the statutory requirement of section 71(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 namely:

“It shall be the duty of the local planning authority from time to time to formulate and publish proposals for the preservation and enhancement of any part of their area which are conservation areas.”

8.7 It is proposed to make additions to the Council’s Local List of Buildings of Architectural and Historic Interest and to identify other buildings which are considered to make a positive contribution to the distinctive character and appearance of the conservation areas (see Appraisal map). The additions to the local list include the following:

Hendon The Burroughs • No. 79 The Burroughs – a former lodge to St Joseph’s Convent. Early 20 th century.

Hendon Church End • The Greyhound Inn, Church End - a Victorian Pub dating from 1898. • The Model Farm house, Church End – part of the remnants of Hinges Farm. Mid to late 19 th century. Article 4 Direction 8.8 An Article 4(1) Direction, approved in July 1987, currently applies to two terraces of Victorian houses in the Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Area. It restricts a variety of minor development which would otherwise be permitted, for example, the replacement of windows and doors, extensions, porches and hardstandings. The classes covered do not accord with the current General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) 1995, as revised by the GPDO 2008, and it is therefore intended to update the Article 4 Direction in line with existing legislation and to included several classes which did not exist in July 1987. This updated Article 4 Direction will help to ensure that minor development and alterations are adequately controlled, which will help to secure the future preservation and enhancement of the area’s character and appearance. 8.9 The classes of development proposed to be controlled by the removal of specific development rights, include the following: • The enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwellinghouse, (including extensions • Alterations to the roof • Construction of a porch • The provision of outbuildings • Any hard surface or replacement of a hard surface • The installation, alteration or replacement of a chimney • Satellite dishes • Minor operations, including the erection or alteration of gates, walls and fences, the formation of a means of access and the painting of a building • The installation of CCTV cameras • The installation of domestic micro-regeneration equipment. The classes proposed to be controlled are set out fully in the Management Proposals. Without introducing controls over these categories of minor development, the character and appearance of the individual properties could be harmed by unsympathetic changes. 8.10 The following properties are proposed to be covered by the updated Article 4(1) Direction: • No. 1-8 Burroughs Gardens • 63-77 (odd) The Burroughs

9. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 9.1 English Heritage Guidance on Conservation Area Appraisals (paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2) states that ‘public participation should be an integral part of the appraisal process, and local consultation can help to bring valuable public understanding and ‘ownership’ to proposals for the area’. 9.2 In line with the Council’s approved Statement of Community Involvement, residents and businesses within the conservation areas were consulted by letter, with an accompanying exhibition held at the Hendon library. The public consultation exercise took place over a period of 21 days between 9 th July and 30 th July 2012. Approximately 120 letters were distributed throughout the two Conservation Areas. The draft documents were available on-line and hard copies were also available at Hendon library, and from Barnet House Planning Reception. A small exhibition of related photographs and maps was simultaneously held at the Hendon Public Library between 9 th and 23 rd July. 9.3 Copies of the draft Character Appraisal, Management Proposals and Appraisal Maps were also made available for viewing on the Council website. A wide range of bodies were consulted including Transport for London, English Heritage, Network Rail and various Amenity Societies, including The Victorian Society, The Georgian Group and the Twentieth Century Society. Local ward councillors and the local MP were also consulted. 9.4 A total of seventeen responses were received, most of which were positive and five of these were from individuals who responded through the public exhibition held at Hendon Library. The principal issues raised included:

• Hendon and District Archaeological Society (HADAS) expressed concern over the future use of the Church Farm House. Various suggested revisions were also made, including the provision of additional historical and archaeological information. • Middlesex University expressed a desire to see the former White Bear Pub considered as a heritage asset. • Three national bodies replied, not expressing any specific concerns, however, English Heritage requested clarification of the policy status of the documents and also commented on the management proposals. • A large proportion of responses came from local residents, who on the whole gave a positive reception to the documents. However, concerns were raised about street lighting and bin facilities in Burroughs Gardens. • Five responses were received following the exhibition at Hendon Library. The comments ranged from the closure of the Church Farm House Museum to the importance of protecting listed buildings and the unattractive buildings on the south side of the Burroughs.

The results of the public consultation (with officer response and actions) are set out in the attached Appendix 1.

9.5 In accordance with Article 4 Direction regulations, a public notice was placed in the local press and letters were delivered to the specific dwellings affected by the updated Direction, to inform and seek views from the owners or occupiers. No further responses were received as a result.

9.6 As a result of the comments received, amendments to the text of the appraisal document have been made to address issues raised, as noted within Appendix 1, under “Actions”.

10 NEXT STEPS

10.1 A report setting out the results of the consultation exercise and all documents approved under delegated powers will be presented to the Hendon Area Environment Sub-Committee for their information, consideration and noting. The Sub-Committee will also be recommended to approve the update to the Article 4(1) Direction. 10.2 Once approved the character appraisal, appraisal maps and management proposals will be posted on the Council website and hard copies made available for viewing. All owners/occupiers of buildings added to the Local List or placed under the updated Article 4(1) Direction will be informed in writing.

11 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS 11.1 Draft Character Appraisal, Management Proposals and Appraisal maps for Hendon Church End. 11.2 Draft Character Appraisal, Management Proposals and Appraisal maps for Hendon The Burroughs. 11.3 English Heritage Guidance on Conservation Area Appraisals, and the Management of Conservation Areas (February 2006). 11.4 NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework) - March 2012 11.5 DPR dated 2 nd July 2012 authorising public consultation on both Character Appraisals and Management Proposals. 11.6 Any person wishing to inspect the papers listed should telephone 0208-359-4655

12 CABINET MEMBER CONSULTED

12.1 The Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services has been consulted and has indicated support for the proposed actions

13. OFFICER’S DECISION

I authorise the following action

13.1 To approve the revised text and appraisal maps for the Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Area Character Appraisals and Management Proposals. 13.2 To update the Council’s Local List of Buildings of Architectural or Historic Interest by including the recommended additions from both Character Appraisals, as set out in Section 8.7 of this Delegated Powers Report and section 2.3 of the Management Proposals. 13.3 To write to all respondents of the consultation exercise to inform them of the outcome and also to those owners/occupiers of buildings which have been added to the Local List. 13.4 To publish all documents on the Council’s website and make copies available to the public in the Planning Reception and local Public library.

Signed Pam Wharfe

Interim Director of Environment, Planning, and Regeneration Date 16 November 2012 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) No Date Comments received Officer Response Action .

The following comments are in response to the Hendon Church End consultation 1 10/07/2012 Email sent by: Gerrard Root (abridged)

St Mary's Cottage is accommodation for the Curate of Hendon St Mary's Church. It is not, and never has been, the Vicarage (as it is here captioned): St Mary's Vicarage is on Parson Street, Hendon.

The green space in front of Middlesex University is not a 'playing field', but an area of open space covenanted for the benefit of the Document to be amended: area to be called “the open green people of Hendon when the land which the University now occupies space of the university”. was sold by the Hinge family. Although the University has put railings around 'the Paddock' (as it is known locally), it is extremely unlikely that the institution has any legal right to exclude the public from it.

There is no such place as 'Church Model Farm'. The Model Farm, Document to be amended. 3 references to be renamed. now owned by Middlesex University, was built in the 19th Century on the land of Church End Farm (now demolished).

Reference should be made to the most recent book on the history of This book has since been obtained and is referenced in the the area; Hugh Petrie's 'Hendon & Golders Green Past' (2005) bibliography, as are several other relevant publications.

However, there is a far worse mistake than those. On p20 appears a Document to be amended and new photograph inserted. photograph captioned 'the overgrown Museum maze'. The text (p21) goes on to say: '(t)here is a garden behind the Church Farmhouse, which once contained a maze, but this is now overgrown and blocked up'. All nonsense. The photograph actually shows, not a maze, but the dew-pond in the Museum garden: this is, it is true, appallingly overgrown- entirely due to the incompetence of Barnet council in maintaining it. There IS a maze in the Museum garden. Created in 2006, thanks to a bequest to the Museum, this turf-maze is one of only two public mazes in London. The maze is still perfectly visible, and still enjoyed by the many young children it was designed for.

This last error is, however, instructive as it exemplifies the attitude Comments noted 10 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) taken towards Church Farmhouse Museum throughout the document. Church Farmhouse and St Mary's Church are the most important buildings at Church End. (Indeed, one could not unreasonably argue that Church Farmhouse is even more important, in this context, than St Mary's: there are other Norman churches in Barnet, but there is nothing like Church Farmhouse.) One might think therefore that Church Farmhouse was something to be celebrated but here it is mentioned only with the most obvious reluctance. (In the exhibition at Hendon Library the Museum doesn't even rate a photograph.) The closure of the Museum by Barnet council has torn the heart out of Church End. The empty, unsellable building now stands mouldering, making a hollow mockery of Church End as 'a conservation area'.

Discussions about minor matters such as street signage and litter bins are merely ways of evading the central issue: the closure and Comment noted sale of Church Farmhouse. By this act Barnet council has proved itself unfit to be in charge of its area's heritage. This consultation is a bleak farce.

2 24/07/2012 Email sent by: Mrs Hayley Blitz Positive comments – no change to text.

As a long time resident of the Burroughs I wish to thank you for producing an excellent draft conservation area character appraisal. The suggestions set out within can only serve to enhance and protect the existing charm and character of the oldest part of Hendon. I heartily applaud your efforts to further gentrify this area in accordance with Middlesex University's excellent additions to the area. It will be a superb and impressive heart of old Hendon town.

3 24/07/2012 Email sent by: Brad Blitz Positive comments – no change to text

Thank you very much for your letter of 9 July 2012 regarding the Consultation Review of Hendon - the Burroughs Conservation Area.

I have read the draft document extensively and am very pleased to lend my support to the draft document. I have lived in the Burroughs Conservation Area for almost ten years and am deeply concerned to see the historical character of this area protected. I wholeheartedly 11 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) support the proposal to locally list buildings which are currently described as 'making a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.' This includes the former White Bear pub. I also appreciate the attention the Council has shown to the proliferation of satellite dishes and the like on historically important buildings and concerns regarding traffic and lighting.

I very much hope the Review will be approved.

Thank you once again.

4 25/07/2012 Email sent by: Gail Winsor Positive comments – no change to text

I have renewed the draft character appraisal statement for the Burroughs Conservation Area and approve of it. I believe it is taking Hendon in a good direction.

5 26/07/2012 Email sent by Andy Karski on behalf of Middlesex University Positive comments

On behalf of our clients, Middlesex University, I set out below our representations on the two draft Conservation Area Appraisals for the Hendon Conservation Areas adjacent or close to the Hendon Campus.

Hendon Church End Conservation Area Character Appraisal

The University wholly supports the Council’s initiative in preparing and adopting this Conservation Area Appraisal and the accompanying Management Proposals. It shares the objective of preserving and enhancing the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and welcomes the improved evidence base that the document provides in support of national (NPPF) and Barnet Local Plan policies for the protection and enhancement of heritage assets. Our detailed comments below are of a minor nature and are intended to be helpful.

The Middlesex University open green space at the end of Church End is incorrectly referred to as a “playing field” on page 20 (Green Spaces), and also on Page 33 (Hendon Church End). This area is not Document to be amended where necessary. and never has been a playing field. It is informal open grassed 12 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) amenity space and retains that character. Elsewhere in the document this area is accurately referred to as “the open green space of the University” (in Section 4.3 on page 19) and the University would prefer that description to be used consistently in the document.

The University welcomes the acknowledgement in the document that it has recently renovated the Model Farmhouse and is currently used as offices. A similar reference to the high quality restoration and Document to be amended to reflect this fact. adaptation of the Milking Parlour by the University for use for meetings and cultural events would also be welcomed on page 38 or 39.

As there are not very many specific buildings involved, it would be helpful to refer to them in the main text in Part 2 The Management Proposals, with a summary of listed buildings identified in Section 2.2 A full list of statutorily listed buildings appears in Section 4, and the currently locally listed buildings in Section 2.3. Appendix 1 and a full list of the locally listed buildings appears in Section 5, Appendix 2. We hope these comments are helpful, within the context of strong University support for the document as a whole.

6 27/07/2012 Email sent by: Peter Pickering, HADAS Positive Comments

I am responding to these consultations as Vice-Chairman of the Hendon and District Archaeological Society (HADAS). Our Chairman, Don Cooper, is responding also with some major points on Church Farm House, and on the archaeology of Church End. These are more personal observations, mainly, but not only, on drafting. I hope they will be taken into account in the production of the final version.

I miss from these documents any discussion of the boundaries of the Conservation Areas, such as was found, for instance, in the appraisal Comments noted of the Finchley Church End Conservation Area last year. I believe a case could be made for the amalgamation of the two areas with the inclusion in the new combined area of the Town Hall, Library and Middlesex University buildings in between, which all have quality and interest. Whatever the merits of this idea, I am sure that it ought to be discussed.

The Church End document is unnecessarily and confusingly prolix. In particular, there are paragraphs with detailed descriptions of the Sections relevant to the church will be reviewed and amended to 13 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) Parish Church in three separate places, making similar points, not be more succinct or duplicative. Other areas of duplication to be entirely consistently. There should be one full paragraph on the amended. church, cross-referenced from other places in the narrative. There are similar, though smaller, repetitions in the descriptions of some other buildings.

Detailed comments:-

Hendon Church End

1.2 The third paragraph repeats what has just been said in 1.1; replace it by the shorter 'section 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings Document to be amended where appropriate. and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 states:' 1.3 In the third paragraph, 'inappropriate', not 'innappropriate'. In the sentence beginning 'Barnet's suite' 'provide' should be 'provides'. Drop the pointless acronym 'PEG' and use the generally accepted term 'Three Strands Approach'. Section 2. 'Watford Way', not 'the Watford Way'. 2.2 'occasionally' or 'at times', not the pleonastic 'occasionally at times'. Delete the sentence about Church Farmhouse Museum - the third paragraph of 3.1 deals with this important building. 3.1 The cursory account of Church Farmhouse contrasts sharply with the full account of the church, which, like it, is listed II*. I attach a note about this building, prepared by the Chairman of HADAS, on which you may like to draw. The paragraph beginning 'By 1754' contains another reference to Church farm, with no indication that it has been described before; a reference back is all that is required. In the next paragraph, 'h' is missing from 'Greyhound'. 3.2 'funerary', not 'funery'. 4.1 'single', not 'singular', which has a different meaning. 4.2 delete 'the former', and 'Museum'. And decide whether to call it Church Farmhouse' or 'Church Farm House' throughout. 4.3, first paragraph. Delete 'Museum'. And check what the status of the grounds is following the closure of the museum. 4.4 'its', not 'its' ' Street Paving. Delete 'the' before 'Church Farmhouse' Street Lighting. 'inappropriately', not 'innappropriately'. Specific traffic measures 'character', not 'charcter'. 5.3 'Proposals', not 'Propsals'. 14 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) 5.5 Church Farm House deserves mention as a residential dwelling. Why not just say 'the Parish Church' here and elsewhere rather than the lengthy 'St Mary's at Hendon Parish Church'? 5.6 'crenellated', not 'crenallated'. 6.1 First paragraph 'building's' not 'buildings' '.'accommodation', not 'accomodation'. Second paragraph. Delete 'although within the conservation area', which carries the incorrect implication that conservation areas are properly open to the public. Sentence beginning 'No. 28. 'its' for 'it'. There is a lot of repetition between this section and 3.1. especially on the subject of the history of the church, but also on the Greyhound, Church farmhouse etc. They should be amalgamated, with a simple cross-reference. 6.2 'Principal', not 'Principle'. Recommendation, 2.1 'metres', not 'meters'. Recommendation 2. 'Barnet's', not Barnets '. Add the sentence ''Barnet Council will consult the Council for British Archaeology, the Ancient Monuments Society, the Georgian Group, the Victorian Society and the Twentieth Century Society as appropriate when it receives applications which significantly affect listed buildings." Recommendation 4. 'implemented', not 'implimented' Section 4 Appendix 1. 'St Mary's', not 'St Marys' throughout. Section 5 Appendix 2 Replace 'Golders Green' by 'Hendon Church End'

7 27/07/2012 Email sent by: Don Cooper, HADAS Positive comments

I write on behalf of the Hendon and District Archaeological Society

(HADAS). We would like to make the following comments and submit one document (see attached) to the public consultation “Hendon

Church End Conservation Area Character Appraisal and th Management Proposals” due to end on 30 July 2012. The comments are as follows: • HADAS support the proposals in the document • HADAS feel that Church Farm House is not given sufficient consideration in the appraisal even though Document has been amended to reflect the significance of 15 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) it is the most important building in this conservation Church Farm House. area (see attached document). • There is substantial evidence for Saxon and Saxo- Norman occupation of the area. Although HADAS have excavated only a relatively small area under the Comments noted and document amended to include this Meritage Centre and in Church Farm House’ Garden, information. more than 180 fragments of Chaff-tempered ware dating to between AD450 – 800 and over 1500 fragments dating between AD1050 - 1250 were recovered. There were also over 140 fragments of Roman pottery from the same area. These fragments have all been assessed by experts from the Museum of London and are stored in the London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre (LAARC). HADAS hope that the character and historical importance of the area will continue to be monitored and maintained and that a community- oriented use can be found for Church Farm House.

Letter sent by: Jim Nelhams (abridged) Comments noted and document amended to include this information. The problems can be categorised:

1. Factual errors.

There are quite a few of these such as mislabelling of photographs. Some of the information quoted is clearly out of date, as shown by the number of books that we would add to the bibliography. This includes one by Hugh Petrie, the borough’s Heritage Officer, who we understand had not been consulted in the preparation of the report. Since the report is about heritage, surely he should be involved. If not, what is he for? The impression given is that the report’s author(s) have not even walked the Conservation Area. Indeed the reference to Golders Green on Page 49 implies that some of the report is just cut and pasted from elsewhere. Could they not get the page numbers right in the index?

2. Grammatical and spelling errors.

16 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) Probably not even a grade C at GCSE English. Surely they should at least have used a spell checker. Was it proofread?

3. General impression.

The main impression is that this report is unprofessional and that the homework required has not been done. How much did it cost? Church Farm House is one of only two grade II* listed buildings in this conservation area, and it is owned by the council and up for sale. It is an important building. Much more prominence is given to the church.

4. Purpose of the report.

The whole premise of the report – the protection of heritage – seems in conflict with the actions ofclosing the museum. Heritage is about things as well as buildings.

5. What next?

The report was not sent to HADAS and we only became aware of it when 2 weeks had already elapsed. The consultation period (now closed) for the Church End Conservation Area was a mere 3 weeks, again including during a holiday period. It does not appear to have been circulated properly. I would suggest that we should have an accurate report before any decisions can be made and that a reasonable time span should be allocated.

The following comments are in response to the Hendon The Burrough consultation 8 26/07/2012 Email sen t by: Gabbie Asher Positive comments

I am writing in response to the 21st June 2012 document produced by Barnet Council, outlining proposals to enhance The Burroughs Conservation Area. I live at 6 Burroughs Gardens.

My husband and I really welcome the proposals. We're very excited about the ideas you've laid out. There's a strong sense of community and pride in the area already and the changes you suggest will really enhance this. 17 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES)

We also have a newly created, active Burroughs Conservation Area Residents Association, comprising all the homeowners in Burroughs Gardens and many in The Burroughs.

Further suggestions you might consider would be -

- Burroughs Gardens residents would welcome one COMMUNAL BIN Comments noted and forwarded to refuse and recycling and recycling bin for our terrace of houses, possibly in or next to the car park. At the moment, there are so many bins, they make the road look very shabby, ruining what the document describes as a "strong attractive grouping" of houses. The gardens are too narrow to accommodate the bins as well as providing the only green in Burroughs Gardens.

- You talk about introducing "heritage lighting" but 1-8 Burroughs Comments noted and forwarded to Highways Gardens have no street lighting at all. The road is in pitch darkness at night. So any form of lighting would be welcome!

I really hope you can move forward with the plans and look forward to hearing any news. 9 26/07/2012 Email sent by Andy Karski on behalf of Middlesex U niversity Positive comments

Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Area Character Appraisal

The University notes and welcomes the proposal to add the White 18 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) Bear at 56 The Burroughs to the Council’s schedule of Buildings of Local architectural or Historic Interest (Local List). We believe the building has significant value as a heritage asset that contributes positively to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The significance of the White Bear as a heritage asset within the Conservation Area is fourfold, as summarised below:

Its historic use as a hostelry and community meeting place and eating and drinking venue has continued since Tudor times (of historic value and communal value);

Its 1930’s mock Tudor architectural design typifies inter- war development of public houses in suburban high street locations (of evidential value);

Despite its current vacant and uncared for state, its architectural form and detailing makes it a visually attractive building contributing positively to the street scene along The Burroughs, (of aesthetic value); and

Its long-standing role as an important corner landmark with a community function at the corner of The Burroughs and Brampton Grove, marks the beginning of the eastern side of The Burroughs Conservation Area (of historic, communal, and aesthetic value).

We note that on the Townscape Appraisal Map the White Bear is shown in green as a Proposed Positive Building (as distinct from a Proposed Locally Listed Building). In view of the text under recommendation 3 which refers to adding several buildings to the Local list, including 56 The Burroughs, should it not be shown in yellow as a Proposed Locally Listed Building?

We hope these comments are helpful, within the context of strong University support for the document as a whole.

10 27/07/2012 Email sent by: Peter Pickering, HADAS Comments noted

I am responding to these consultations as Vice-Chairman of the Hendon and District Archaeological Society (HADAS). Our Chairman, 19 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) Don Cooper, is responding also with some major points on Church Farm House, and on the archaeology of Church End. These are more personal observations, mainly, but not only, on drafting. I hope they will be taken into account in the production of the final version.

I miss from these documents any discussion of the boundaries of the Conservation Areas, such as was found, for instance, in the appraisal of the Finchley Church End Conservation Area last year. I believe a case could be made for the amalgamation of the two areas with the inclusion in the new combined area of the Town Hall, Library and Middlesex University buildings in between, which all have quality and interest. Whatever the merits of this idea, I am sure that it ought to be discussed.

The Church End document is unnecessarily and confusingly prolix. In particular, there are paragraphs with detailed descriptions of the Parish Church in three separate places, making similar points, not entirely consistently. There should be one full paragraph on the church, cross-referenced from other places in the narrative. There are similar, though smaller, repetitions in the descriptions of some other buildings.

Detailed comments:-

The Burroughs Document to be amended where relevant 1.2 The third paragraph repeats what has just been said in 1.1; replace it by the shorter 'section 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 states:' 1.3 In the sentence beginning 'Barnet's suite' 'provide' should be 'provides'. Drop the pointless acronym 'PEG' and use the generally accepted term 'Three Strands Approach'. 1.4 'London-wide and National Policies' is the better heading.The wording of the NPPF about conservation areas should be quoted. 2.2 Replace 'reside' by 'are to be found'. Replace 'The Burroughs . . . congestion' by 'The Burroughs is a busy . . Way, and there are therefore . . ' 3.1, page 11 'Domesday', not 'Doomsday'. 'area's', not 'areas'. Add 'the' before 'large open fields'. replace 'at least 1916' by '1916 or even later'. 'country sports' for 'county sports'. 20 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) 4.5 Look at the first sentence again; gardens are in between buildings, but are not 'public realm'. A better definition should be found. page 16 'junction' for 'juction'.; delete 'the' before 'Watford Way'. 'may be' for 'maybe'. In the last line on the page 'made' for 'taken'. 5.1 'in the first line read '. . statutorily listed buildings, locally listed buildings and buildings which . . '. replace 'considered to be' by 'classified as'. 6.1, page 23 It would be helpful to give an approximate date for the extension of No.11. Page 25 spell 'the Burroughs' properly in the caption to the first illustration. 'Historic', not 'historical'. 7.2 'the higher' for 'a higher' 7.6 'White Bear' for 'White Horse'. Recommendation 1. 'do what it can to' for 'seek to'. some wording from the NPPF would be useful at the end. 2.2 Delete 'considered to be' in the first line. A Recommendation 2. 'possesses' and 'Barnet's'. Add a sentence ''Barnet Council will consult the Council for British Archaeology, the Ancient Monuments Society, the Georgian Group, the Victorian Society and the Twentieth Century Society as appropriate when it receives applications which significantly affect listed buildings." 2.3 A brief reason for the inclusion of No. 79 in the local list would be helpful. Recommendation 4 Is this a general one for all conservation areas in Barnet?

11 30/07/2012 Email sent by: Rick Lecoat Positive Comments

With regard to The Burroughs conservation area consultation:

This sounds like a very worthwhile policy. The Burroughs has retained a unique ‘village’ character that is rare in modern-day London, and it is well worth taking active steps to preserve it from being eroded.

I live in one of the cottages that make up Burroughs Gardens and Comments noted and forwarded to relevant departments which have been proposed for ‘Positive Building’ status. One thing (Highway and Refuse and Recycling) for comment that would improve that row of dwellings would be the provision of some form of lighting in the alleyway that serves as the entrance way 21 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) to all 8 cottages. After dark it is pitch black and the female residents do not feel terribly safe walking down it. Some provision for centralised rubbish disposal would also be of benefit, as the alleyway itself has become, by necessity, a veritable obstacle course of wheelie bins and recycling crates -- neither of which do much to enhance the area’s ‘historical character’!

Many thanks for taking the time to carry out this consultation.

The following comments are from Public Organisations commenting on both Character Appraisals 12 24/07/ Email sent by: Lisa Boden, Natural England Comments noted – no changes required 2012 Planning consultation: Review of Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Areas

Location: Hendon

Thank you for your consultation on the above dated 9th July and received by Natural England on 11 July 2012.

Natural England is a non-departmental public body. Our statutory purpose is to ensure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

From the information provided with this application, it does not appear to fall within the scope of the consultations that Natural England would routinely comment on. The lack of specific comment from Natural England should not be interpreted as a statement that there are no impacts on the natural environment, but only that the application is not likely to result in significant impacts on statutory designated sites, landscapes or species. It is for the local authority to 22 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) determine whether or not this application is consistent with national or local policies on biodiversity and landscape and other bodies and individuals may be able to help the Local Planning Authority (LPA) to fully take account of the environmental value of this site in the decision making process, LPAs should seek the views of their own ecologists when determining the environmental impacts of this development.

We would, in any event, expect the LPA to assess and consider the possible impacts resulting from this proposal on the following issues when determining this application:

Protected species

If the LPA is aware of, or representations from other parties highlight the possible presence of a protected or Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) species on the site, the authority should request survey information from the applicant before determining the application. The Government has provided advice1 on BAP and protected species and their consideration in the planning system.

Natural England Standing Advice is available on our website to help local planning authorities better understand the impact of this particular development on protected or BAP species should they be identified as an issue at particular developments. This also sets out when, following receipt of survey information, the authority should undertake further consultation with Natural England.

Local wildlife sites

If the proposal site could result in an impact on a Local Site2, Local Nature Reserve (LNR) or priority habitat the authority should ensure it has sufficient information to fully understand the impact of the proposal on the local site before it determines the application, ensuring that it does so in conformity with the wording of paragraph 168 of the National Planning Policy Framework. For further information on Local Sites, your authority should seek views from

23 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) your ecologist, or the Local Sites designation body in your area.

Biodiversity enhancements

This application may provide opportunities to incorporate features into the design which are beneficial to wildlife, such as the incorporation of roosting opportunities for bats or the installation of bird nest boxes. The authority should consider securing measures to enhance the biodiversity of the site from the applicant, if it is minded to grant permission for this application. This is in accordance with Paragraph 118 of the NPPF. Additionally, we would draw your attention to Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) which states that ‘Every public authority must, in exercising its functions, have regard, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to the purpose of conserving biodiversity’. Section 40(3) of the same Act also states that ‘conserving biodiversity includes, in relation to a living organism or type of habitat, restoring or enhancing a population or habitat’.

Local Landscape

This proposal does not appear to be either located within, or within the setting of, any nationally designated landscape. All proposals however should complement and where possible enhance local distinctiveness and be guided by your Authority’s landscape character assessment where available, and the policies protecting landscape character in your local plan or development framework.

Should the proposal be amended in a way which significantly affects its impact on the natural environment then, in accordance with Section 4 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, Natural England should be consulted again. 13 27/07/2012 Email sent by: Patrick Blake, Highway Agency Comments noted – no changes required

Thank you for your letter dated 9 July 2012 inviting the Highways Agency (HA) to comment on The Public Consultation: Review of Hendon Church End and Hendon The Bourroughs Conservation Areas .

24 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) The HA is an ex ecutive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT). We are responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s strategic road network (SRN) on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport.

The HA will be concerned with proposals that have the potential to impact the safe and efficient operation of the SRN.

We have reviewed the consultations and do not have any comment at this time.

14 30/07/2012 Email sent by: Graham Saunders, English Heritage Comments noted and document amended where necessary,

London Borough of Barnet Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs Draft Character Appraisal and Management Proposals – June 2012 Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the Draft Character Appraisals and Management Proposals (CAMP) for Hendon Church End and Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Areas. As the Government’s adviser on the historic environment, English Heritage is keen to ensure that the protection of the historic environment is fully taken into account at all levels of local planning. Having reviewed the documents we have the following observations to make which should be addressed. We welcome the publication of the above Draft CAMPs which comprise a new wave of Conservation Area management documents, integrating character area summaries and management strategies. However from the details provided it is not clear whether these documents will become part of a suite of SPDs. Reference is made to The relevant paragraph has been amended to clarify the matter. the Borough’s Residential Design Guidance SPDs, but only in the context of any potential conflicts on interpreting design matters in the historic environment. We would suggest further clarity is provided on the status of the Draft CAMPs and their relationship within the suite of Development Plan Documents. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (2012), paragraph 126 states that “local planning authorities should set out in their Local Plan positive strategy for the conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment, including heritage assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats.” It continues to state that “In developing this strategy, local 25 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) planning authorities should take into account:

the desirability of sustaining and enhancing the significance of heritage assets and putting them to viable uses consistent with their conservation; the wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits that conservation of the historic environment can bring; the desirability of new development making a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness; and opportunities to draw on the contribution made by the historic environment to the character of a place.”

The CAMPs provide an opportunity to fulfil this requirement of providing a strategy for the long term management of the Borough’s conservation areas. It is noted that each Draft CAMP provides a useful and detailed description of the historic environment for each character area. However in terms of the management strategies the level of detail provided specific to the unique characteristics of the conservation area, depends upon the nature of the subject matter being discussed. For example it is welcomed that under “Buildings of local architectural or historic interest.”, individual buildings are identified. This however is not the case for matters relating to future management of; Views, principally local views and setting issues; public realm Additional sentences added about the importance of views and enhancement, Archaeology (if relevant); condition of the vistas. Conservation Area and its constituent parts; and Enforcement. Under these headings the management strategy still provides relatively generic advice. Not including more specific management guidance is a missed opportunity to provide valuable area-specific guidance regarding the conservation of historic significance in planning terms. Doing so could be enormously beneficial to the Borough in giving clarity both to planning officers and developers regarding the capacity for change in each area, and how best to enhance historic character in urban design terms. We would reiterate English Heritage’s Understanding Place: Conservation Area Designation, Appraisal and Management (March 2011) (section 3.10, page 18) which encourages Local Authorities to draw from character appraisals site-specific design Guidance on particular issues where the need arises. We hope that these comments prove useful in finalising the CAMPs. 26 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) If it would be helpful, we would be willing to meet to discuss the suggestions raised in this letter. Finally, it must be noted that this advice is based on the information provided by you and for the avoidance of doubt does not affect our obligation to advise you on, and potentially object to any specific development proposal which may subsequently arise in relation to this or later versions of these documents, and which may have adverse effects on the environment.

The following are comments received from the exhibition 15 Comment from: Derek Norcup Comments noted. No further action required.

For the sake of not only conservation but for also allowing today’s youngsters to benefit by learning about local history the council must re-open Church End Farm House 16 Comment from: Manish Dhokia Comments noted. No further action required.

Font Hills Finchley Central needs cleaning. Recycle rubbish and create flowers etc rather than bushes and thorns. Save College Farm Park. Have more animals. 17 Comment from: Mrs. M. Obosi Comments noted. No further action required.

All currently listed and proposed listed buildings should be protected indefinitely. Means should be found to maintain and preserve them – any owners, tenants to contribute. The Farm House Museum is a great loss to the community – definitely all ways should be explored to reopen it. On no account should it be allowed to deteriorate and the surrounding land should remain undeveloped. The area of St. Mary’s Church, Greyhound Public House, Church house Museum still retain something of the “village” atmosphere – future developments should not be allowed to interfere with or destroy this, as being the last evidence of “historic” Hendon in the area. The row of cottages at the Burroughs should also be preserved. 18 No name provided Comments noted. No further action required.

I note that, shortly after the Council closed the Church Farm House Museum, we are invited to asses/appraise the character of the Hendon Church End area.

27 Appendix 1 – Hendon Church End/ Hendon The Burroughs (TABLE OF RESPONSES) “Coincidentally” shortly after Middlesex University has been sold the Town Hall, and an out-of-character University building erected next to the Fire Station, we are invited to assess/appraise the character of Hendon The Burroughs.

Given the way Cllr Rams treated his questionnaire on library usage (with different number of categories to facilitate the closure of F Barnet Library) following the Marshall questionnaire on library usage, and the questionnaire on newspaper readership, I doubt much notice will be taken of this form.

19 Comment from: Anthony Turner Comments noted. No further action required.

The university buildings and landscaping on the North side of the Burroughs are most attractive. Those on the south side, named Fenella and Ravensfield are most unattractive as is the row of shops to the west of Ravensfield. I hope that when funds are available the university will be encouraged to redevelop the whole south side of the street with tasteful modern buildings. The London Borough of Barnet should also vacate that part of the Town Hall which it still occupies so that the university can consolidate its campus