Planning – especially attempts by developers to cram in far too many (and badly designed) properties into small spaces – is a big issue in Hornsey and Wood Green – as with many other places.

There’s a little gem of an official website at www.planningportal.gov.uk.

You can find out lots of useful information on how the planning system works (useful for campaigners against over-development!) plus look up planning applications near where you live and other useful stuff.