Planning

WFRA grew out of a group of local residents campaigning together to stop a development in West Finchley, and now looks to upload the aims of the West Finchley Neighbourhood plan 2020-2035 that was approved in 2021. 

WFRA also collaborates with surrounding neighbourhood associations and community groups regarding large developments in the surrounding areas that may affect the local residents in terms of amenity space, local infrastructure (traffic, public transport) and community facilities.

The Beginning

WFRA grew out of a public meeting in Gordon Hall on 7 March 2010 as a result of local residents campaigning together to stop developers demolishing 1 Courthouse Gardens to construct a block of 10 flats and destroying the integrity of this "garden suburb" of West Finchley. 

As a result a small committee of volunteers was formed. After a long process of planning committees and inspections the developers were finally beaten!  The property was sold to the tenants and it remains a family home.

The committee meets regularly to respond to local issues and to plan social activities that can bring neighbours together.

Neighbourhood Plan 2020-2035

The West Finchley Neighbourhood Plan 2020-2035 was created by local residents working together to improve the future of our neighbourhood.

It will support the sustainable development of the neighbourhood to 2035. The key assets of the area will be retained and new development will have improved the character and sustainability of our area.