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Freedom of Information Request

Newbuild Plans

Received: 29 September 2025

Focal Research has been providing specialist information for over 30 years in the UK social housing sector, conducting bespoke research into the businesses, services, and systems that support Local Authorities and Housing Associations. As part of this work, the company engages with registered providers to consolidate and confirm important operational information. I would like to confirm through this Freedom of Information request the following questions relating to affordable housing development and newbuilds built by the local authority (LA) or a development company on behalf of the LA: 1.Is London Borough of Barnet Council developing any new social housing? YES/NOa.If yes.i.How many units were built and completed in the financial year 2024/25?1.How many of these units are for rent?2.How many of these units are for sale? b.How many units are predicted to be built and completed in the financial year 2025/26?c.How many units are predicted to be built and completed in the financial years 2025/26 - 2030/31 (next five years)?2.Does London Borough of Barnet Council have its own Development Company? YES/NOa.If yes, what is its name, postal address, and phone number?3.How many new social housing units are the development company (separate from any development London Borough of Barnet Council are building themselves) Predicting to complete in the financial year 2025/26? 4.How many new social housing units are the development company (separate from any development London Borough of Barnet Council are building themselves) Predicting to complete in the financial years 2025/26 to 2030/31 (next five years)? 5.Please can you provide the name, e-mail, and postal address of the person responsible for running the Development Company?I look forward to hearing from you and appreciate any information you can give.

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