News has just reached me that ASDA have withdrawn their planning application for New Barnet. More soon.

Below is the text of my email sent to Barnet Council opposing the ASDA proposals in New Barnet.
I wish to record my opposition to this planning application. The site borders my ward along its western boundary and will have a significant impact on residents across the whole of High Barnet Ward. My specific objections are;
Excessive increase in traffic
Roads in the area are already stretched to capacity. The additional load that ASDA calculates will occur is not viable. The railway creates pinch points on the road system that cannot be overcome. …

UPDATEPlease note that I have updated the contact details as I have been advised that a special e-mail address has been set up for this application. There are also two contacts for case officer. Jo Dowling and Kevin Waters.
A planning application has now been submitted by ASDA for the gasworks site in East Barnet. The details are;
Details of Planning Application – B/00200/09
Application Type: Full ApplicationDate Received: 14/01/2009Registration Date: 16/02/2009Consultation Start Date: 16/02/2009Earliest Decision Date: …