Enfield Council has spent over £7 million preparing its new Local Plan intended to shape Enfield for the next 15 years. Yet despite this significant investment, the Plan fails to adequately address the growing number of adult gaming centres and betting shops on Enfield’s high streets. In a recent Enfield Dispatch article, local community groupContinue reading “Enfield’s New Local Plan: A Missed Opportunity to Control Adult Gaming Centres”
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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”
Local Plan consultation: Enfield council gives public less than 2 weeks to review 7,000+ pages of withheld evidence
The Local Plan is an important document that will shape Enfield’s future. Enfield’s proposed new Local Plan sets out how the Borough will change over the next 20 years. It covers key issues such as housing, transport, environment, economy, health, and community facilities. It’s an important and powerful document because it sets out how Enfield’sContinue reading “Local Plan consultation: Enfield council gives public less than 2 weeks to review 7,000+ pages of withheld evidence”
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