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Local Groups object to 27 storey tower proposed for Archway

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Waterlow Park Trust Advisory Group, the Highgate Society and other bodies have all recently submitted objections to the proposed development in Archway comprising of a 27 storey tower and the demolition of many buildings. While the proposal was rejected by Islington Council, the proposal now sits with the Mayor. Consultation ends today (12th October) if … Read more

Murphy’s Yard Update Scoping Planning Application – deadline extended

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Two updates on the Murphy’s Yard redevelopment since we last wrote. The deadline to respond to the application has been extended A scoping planning application is a submission to Camden from Murphy’s Yard/Folgate to determine what environmental or technical issues must be studied before any full or outline planning application is approved. Camden’s deadline for … Read more

Murphy’s Yard Update Scoping Planning Application

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This week the Forum submitted formal representations to Camden Council on the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report for the redevelopment of Murphy’s Yard — the site of 6.3 hectares that borders Gospel Oak, Kentish Town, Regis Road and Hampstead Heath, that was the subject of a withdrawn application in 2021/22.  The current proposal is for up to … Read more

DPNF RESPONSE TO DARTMOUTH PARK HEALTHY STREETS PHASE 2 ENGAGEMENT, JULY-AUGUST 2024

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Parts of our neighbourhood suffer from too much through traffic. Our Streets for People survey in 2020, which had 401 responses, found that 82% of respondents thought that there was too much traffic in the area. When asked about trialling a Low Traffic Neighbourhood, 81% were either ‘supportive’ or ‘very supportive’ with 9% either ‘not … Read more

Doynton Triangle – A New Community Space

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As you know Camden council has now completed work to remove abandoned and illegally parked cars and to install new paved surfacing at the junction of Doynton and Balmore streets. This work has created a new area of public realm for our community.

The council has promised some further investment to improve this new community space and has asked that any proposals be guided by the ideas and preferences of local residents.

How would you like to use the space and what would you like to see installed there?

Options might include:

  • Planters for shrubs and flowers and food growing
  • Raingarden/Swale
  • Cycle parking
  • Dog poo bins
  • Lighting
  • Pavement decoration or colourful play design
  • Any other ideas?

Please get in touch and let us know what you think in the comment section below. We will collate your ideas and comments and hold a street stall at Doynton Triangle on 20th July when we will develop your ideas further. Look forward to seeing you there.



Highgate Festival

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The Highgate Festival, now in its 5th year, takes place 11th – 19thJune.Please visit the festival website to review the programme of events.www.highgatefestival.org The Highgate Festival is 8 days of music, art, food, literature, pink plaques, sustainability, heritage, cycling + bike checks, workshops, culture, guided walks, heritage, open gardens, tidy ups, history, BMX, wine tasting, guerrilla gardening, … Read more

DPNF’s Ben Castell on Murphy’s Yard Planning Application in Ham & High Newspaper

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Plans to build high-rises spanning Gospel Oak and Kentish Town Nathalie Raffray0Published: 11:21 AM January 5, 2022 The skyline could change near Hampstead Heath as an application has gone in to develop a series of high-rise towers. A consultation has been launched on an application by Folgate Estates Ltd for outline planning permission to demolish existing buildings and … Read more