The site of the proposed extension
This morning, along with other councillors on the Planning Committee, I visited the site of the controversial planning application to extend Hornsey Girls School up to the pavement on Inderwick Road. The plans go to Planning Committee on Monday evening, and council planning officers are recommending we approve the application.
Obviously, I won’t be making up my mind on the application until I have heard all the presentations on the night. However, the visit was a good opportunity to discuss the issues with officers, and to see how the plans relate to the houses on Inderwick Road.
I lobbied to ensure the visit happened as I think it is important that committee members see the site (some of whom represent very different parts of Haringey – so may not be as familiar with the road as local councillors). This is particular important as, although it is brilliant that the school is being invested in, I know some aspects of the proposal are controversial amongst many local residents.