Unlocking Highgate Cemetery
Heritage, Nature & Community
For almost two centuries, Highgate Cemetery has been a sanctuary in a busy metropolis. Today, time and climate change have exposed the fragility of the historic structures and threaten the rich natural habitat. Unlocking Highgate Cemetery addresses these urgent issues to better meet the needs of our community. Here, you can discover our plans and tell us what you think. Your experiences, thoughts and ideas will help shape the future of this extraordinary site. Thank you.
Visit our online exhibition (relates to the earlier scheme)
Update on the Unlocking Highgate Cemetery Conservation Masterplan
Following our decision to remove the proposed Gardeners’ Building from the Unlocking Highgate Cemetery Conservation Masterplan, it has been withdrawn from the planning application. Camden Council have commenced statutory consultation on the amended plans ahead of consideration by the Planning Committee later this year.
We are updating grave owners, local community groups, and other stakeholders, and will continue working closely with them over the coming months to explore the best way to provide future gardeners’ facilities.
If approved, the Conservation Masterplan will enable essential conservation works across the Cemetery while protecting its unique heritage. It will:
- Repair and safeguard fragile historic monuments
- Restore the balance of wild and cultivated landscapes
- Enhance biodiversity, accessibility, and flood resilience
- Secure Highgate Cemetery’s role as a place of reflection, remembrance, and learning for generations to come
Maintaining momentum is vital to meet National Lottery Heritage Fund deadlines and secure funding for urgent works.
Have a look at the key documents from our planning application: [LINKS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY]
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Introduction & Vision
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Landscape Part 1
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Landscape Part 2
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Landscape Part 3
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Landscape Part 4
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Landscape Part 5
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Landscape Part 6
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Landscape Part 7
- Design and Access Statement Vol.2 – Landscape Part 8
- Design and Access Statement Vol.3 – Architecture
- Design and Access Statement Vol.4 – Conservation
- Statement of Community Involvement
- Heritage Statement
Support our planning application
If you would like to support our plans, please comment on our planning application.
You can find the full amended application on the London Borough of Camden website using the reference 2024/5407/P.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
