Crouch End Neighbourhood Priorities Statement
We thought it important to end the year with a complete round up of the consultation events of 2025. The CROUCH END NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIORITIES STATEMENT crystalizes ideas received into a submission of local planning priorities. The document is
Continue ReadingAnnual General Meeting 2025, March 29th 3pm
CROUCH END NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM 2025 AGM SATURDAY 29th MARCH 3.00 – 4.30 PM UNION CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTRE downstairs hall, Weston Park N8 9PX Ever get the feeling a few environmental improvements to Crouch End might be a good thing —
Continue ReadingPolicy thoughts – Character and Design
VISION, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To preserve and enhance Crouch End’s urban village character, its architectural heritage, tree-lined streets, landscape, and open spaces. Design must be of a high standard, respond to setting, local character areas and the conservation area, and
Continue ReadingPolicy thoughts – Social and Community
In 2023 The Sunday Times named Crouch End as the best place to live in London. They said that “a creative edge and friendly neighbours give this lofty northern enclave social capital in the capital”. Crouch End is an affluent,
Continue ReadingPolicy thoughts – Transport
Improved transport underpins many efforts to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of Crouch End. In transport terms, the centre of Crouch End is chiefly characterised by its location at the confluence of four major through roads: Tottenham Lane, Park
Continue ReadingPolicy thoughts – Economy
The economic climate in Crouch End is a cause for concern. Despite retaining its charm, the number of vacant commercial properties is increasing. Our recent Retail Health Check Reports (2024 / 2023) paint a bleak picture of the current situation
Continue ReadingPolicy thoughts – Environment
One thing was clear from our consultation event earlier this year – Crouch Enders love trees. And they want more of them. Some parts of Crouch End possess a high quotient of tree cover, with views of tree lined ridges,
Continue ReadingPolicy thoughts – Housing
Crouch End residents’ top housing priority is provision of more affordable and appropriate housing, but there are few potential sites. Young people and families need housing they can afford and which is the right accommodation for them, whilst older people
Continue ReadingCrouch End 2030 — emerging priorities, part two: topic group findings
Crouch End 2030 Workshop Part Two: Topic Group Findings See also part 1. Key take-aways 1. Social and Community There was universal support for measures that build upon existing feelings of belonging and neighbourliness in Crouch End. There was agreement
Continue ReadingCrouch End 2030 — emerging priorities, part one: key take-aways
Crouch End 2030 Workshop Part One: Event & Key Findings On Saturday 8 June 2024, The Crouch End Neighbourhood Forum facilitated a visioning workshop for Crouch End 2030. Set out below are the key finding and recommendations from the event.
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