The plan was approved by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government in 1964, and the first family moved in on 23 October 1971.

Not all of the old aerodrome was sold off for development; the Royal Air Force Museum is situated immediately to the south-east of the estate (with free entrance).

Colindale station, on the Edgware branch of London Underground's Northern line, is within comfortable walking distance of at least the south-east corner of the estate.

Mill Hill Broadway Thameslink station lies to the north, a bus ride away.

As a result, Barnet Council designated a 'Colindale Area Action Plan' (AAP) and carried out public consultation events.