Many of the houses on Downshire HIll will celebrate their 200th anniversary soon. The street has played host to many interesting events and housed many interesting characters. Find out more below…

Redevelopment of Murphy’s Yard site It was agreed that the application for this site, on the south side of Hampstead Heath, should be opposed in its present form, by virtue of its over-density, lack of amenity space, and excessive height which affects the amenity of the Heath. Andrew will send a letter of objection on…

There was a good turnout, 31 residents attended. Andrew Neale, DHRA chairman, introduced the agenda items, which had been circulated to residents ahead of the meeting. Many people had been saddened to hear of the sudden death of Pamela Lindsay-Taylor, a kind, active and popular resident who lived on the street for some 40 years….

Wednesday 20th October | 7pm at the Freemasons The DHRA AGM is planned for 7pm Wednesday 20th October, downstairs at the Freemasons. Hope everyone can come and enjoy a glass of wine and discuss the current issues including traffic, security, HPS, and so forth. An invitation will be delivered to each residence, so that anyone not…

Jim Henson’s home in Hampstead recognised by English Heritage with the installation of a blue plaque.

The former Hampstead Police Station Building is to be sold and converted into restaurant and offices.

Minutes of last meeting/ matters arising.Minutes of the previous meeting on 23 April were approved. New members.The committee welcomed Camilla Darling. Security/Burglaries. Sally was thanked for her initiative in organising a meeting with two community police officers. She summarised their advice – which she had previously also put on the street WhatsApp. The meeting’s principal…

Police Station redevelopment. The EFA (Education Funding Agency) have advised the Council that they intend to pursue a 210 place school on the Police Station Site. Further details are given in the AGM minutes but in summary:- The School wrote to the DHRA that minister level support for a 210 place school had been obtained…

School The saga with the planning application for a 420 place School at the site of the Old Police Station continues. Following the rejection of the planning application by the Council we have again written to the Education Funding Agency, the agency that is funding the new school, and they have replied saying that they…

Wednesday 10th  MAY  7pm at the Freemasons All residents are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the DHRA on Wednesday 10th May at 7pm which will be followed by drinks. An agenda will be issued on the evening but the main topic, apart from a review of the year, the Treasurer’s report and…

Nicola Sinclair- forwarded additional information covered as further agenda items Minutes of last meeting/ matters arising. Minutes circulated. No objections.Thanks to Patricia for the preparation of these.Please note that for the time being Patricia is unavailable for the role of Secretary. HPS / Abacus Planning update Reasons for refusal have now been published.There is an…

Minutes of last meeting/ matters arising Minutes were distributed by email. No amendments were sought. HPS / Abacus Planning update The application is currently expected to be addressed at the November 15th committee given the October committee could not be met as various new submissions were made by the applicants requiring additional consultation time. Notably…