News & Updates
The latest from your community in Downshire Hill, Hampstead NW3.
Three generations of the Chappelow family lived on Downshire Hill, leaving a legacy of creative individuals including artist and architectural heritage advocate Archibald Chappelow.
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Number 47 Downshire Hill was home to artists, activists and political refugees from the early 1900s, including photomontage artist John Heartfield.
Algernon Newton's 1934 painting of Downshire Hill captures Hampstead's historic streetscape before the demolition of the Freemasons Arms.
Downshire Hill is a prestigious Georgian street in London, built primarily in the early 19th century with distinctive architecture including stucco villas and Gothic revival homes.
Discover Downshire Hill, a historic Hampstead street with Georgian and Victorian architecture, renowned for its charm, gardens, and residents across art, literature, music and science.
Join the Downshire Hill Residents' Association AGM on 20th October at 7pm to discuss community issues including traffic and security.
Jim Henson blue plaque unveiled at his former London home on Downshire Hill, commemorating the Muppets creator's 85th birthday.
Redington Capital plans to redevelop Hampstead Police Station into a restaurant, offices, and residential spaces under £10 million.
The Education Funding Agency plans a 210-place school on the Police Station site, though residents' association opposes the proposal over traffic, noise, and building concerns.
Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 10th May at 7pm to discuss the year in review and a new Free School planning application.
Police Station redevelopment plans propose a 210-place school; community association outlines concerns and opposition stance.
Financial summary of the Police Station campaign through December 2016, including donations received and expenses for consultants and planning advice.
Camden Council unanimously refused planning permission for a 420-pupil primary school at the old police station site due to heritage concerns, traffic implications, and lack of local need.
Updates on local planning applications including a proposed 420-place school, ERUV poles installation, and new basement permission requirements.
Community objections to proposed primary school development at Hampstead Police Station site citing overcapacity, unsuitable design, and traffic concerns.
Concerns raised about proposed 210-place school in Belsize Park regarding oversupply, traffic impact, design quality and catchment area boundaries.
Planning application for Abacus free school at former Downshire Hill Police Station, with residents opposing the proposed 420-pupil capacity.
Planning application for a 420-pupil free school proposed at the old Police Station building on Downshire Hill.
Heath & Hampstead Society letter regarding community issues and local matters affecting residents.
Community meeting on Abacus Free School proposal to relocate to the former Police Station building in Downshire Hill.
Community meeting discussing residents' concerns about a proposed 420-student school planned for the Pond Street area in Hampstead.
Plans for Abacus Free School in former police station building on Downshire Hill, opening September 2017 with capacity for 420 pupils.
Community residents can find important documents and information by downloading available PDF files from our association.
Abacas free school plans to open at Belsize Park's old police station with consultation on admissions criteria and catchment area.
Abacus Belsize Primary School consultation on proposed admissions criteria changes for September 2017 following relocation to Hampstead.