Howells’ 3,300-home Edgware scheme approved after amassing more than 2,000 objections

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Plans for 31 buildings next to Edgware tube station make it over the line after overcoming significant local backlash

Ballymore and Place for London’s 3,300-home redevelopment of Edgware town centre has been approved after racking up more than 2,000 objections from members of the public.

Barnet council’s strategic planning committee voted six in favour and three against the Howells-designed scheme yesterday evening despite significant opposition to the development including objections from councillors for the borough’s local Edgware ward and the local MP.

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