Enfield’s Planning Committee is responsible for determining planning applications that shape Enfield’s neighbourhoods, influence housing delivery, and set precedents for future development. However, the past year has been marked by declining output and controversies that raise serious questions about governance, value for money, and public confidence. Deteriorating value for money The Planning Committee plays aContinue reading “Enfield’s Planning Committee: Performance, Accountability and Public Trust”
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Alma Estate Redevelopment: Planning approval setback for affordable housing in Enfield
Introduction The redevelopment of the Alma Estate in Ponders End marks a significant transformation for this post-war estate. Initially approved in 2017, the project aimed to create a modern, sustainable community by demolishing 746 homes and constructing 993 new ones. Subsequent planning applications have increased the number of homes to 1,080, and last night, Enfield’sContinue reading “Alma Estate Redevelopment: Planning approval setback for affordable housing in Enfield”
Risks of Removing HMO Policies in Enfield’s New Local Plan
Enfield’s proposed new Local Plan has sparked considerable debate and is currently being examined by the Government’s Planning Inspector. One concern we have about the Plan, is the absence of policies for Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). HMOs are houses or flats that are shared by 3+ tenants who form two or more households andContinue reading “Risks of Removing HMO Policies in Enfield’s New Local Plan”
Enfield’s Missed Housing Opportunities. Part 1: Brimsdown Industrial Estate
Opportunities to build thousands of new homes on sustainable urban brownfield sites in Enfield have been missed. Introduction The Government’s commitment to deliver 1.5 million new homes within a 5-year timeframe has sparked significant attention. While discussions often revolve around redeveloping Green Belt land and creating New Towns, it’s crucial not to overlook the potentialContinue reading “Enfield’s Missed Housing Opportunities. Part 1: Brimsdown Industrial Estate”
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