By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
A CGI of the development at Colney Hatch Lane (Image: Assael Architecture) A plan to build 204 homes and a food store on the site of a former car showroom has been given the green light. Developer Montreaux has won permission to build two seven-storey blocks of flats at 231 Colney Hatch Lane, Friern Barnet. The scheme will provide 73 affordable homes and around 40 jobs, with discount retailer Lidl expected to occupy the commercial space. Barnet Council received 177 objections to the development, which was discussed at a meeting of the strategic planning committee on Wednesday. Many focused on its potential to worsen traffic congestion and air pollution while having a negative impact on neighbouring Coppetts Wood.