London council refuses two major housing schemes because of worries over buildings’ height

By Tom Lowe2025-12-09T11:51:00

Plans for a combined 1,800 homes rejected on grounds of height and bulk

Barnet council has refused two major JTP-designed schemes in the space of a week on the basis that the proposed buildings would be too tall.

The pair of schemes for developers Regal and Barratt, which will now be referred to the mayor of London for a final decision, would provide nearly 1,800 homes between them in blocks up to 25 storeys in height.

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