By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
A computer-generated image of the scheme (Image: tp bennett/Taylor Wimpey North Thames) A plan to build flats up to nine storeys high close to an area of low-rise, terraced housing has been turned down. Councillors refused Taylor Wimpey’s plan to build 307 homes at the site of the Homebase store at 679 High Road, North Finchley, at a meeting of the strategic planning committee on Wednesday. Officers at Barnet Council had recommended the scheme for approval, claiming it was in line with local policies and a development plan drawn up for the town centre.