The Enfield Society

Council 'ignoring its own advice' on tall buildings in Enfield Town The Enfield Society warns of risk of "substantial harm" to St Andrew's Church from building heights included in the Local Plan

Council 'ignoring its own advice' on tall buildings in Enfield Town

The Enfield Society warns of risk of "substantial harm" to St Andrew's Church from building heights included in the Local Plan
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Smoke and Mirrors: Enfield 'new town' Are the government's claimed benefits and advantages of this site real? Will it really tackle homelessness in Enfield?

Join us at 12.30pm on Thu 13/11 for a lunchtime webinar about the 21,000 home New Town proposed for Enfield’s Green Belt. Free session, but you will need to register for the details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/smoke-and-mirrors-enfield-new-town-tickets-1837532131069

As the London Plan consultation is published, we write A Letter to London It’s not a housebuilding crisis — it’s an affordability emergency. As the Mayor publishes the May 2025 London Plan consultation, we publish A Letter to London.

We are asking Londoners to challenge politicians, the media + other commentators. This is not about 'build baby build'. It's about making housing affordable again. That cannot be done simply by building houses. See our Letter to London (6/6)
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Smoke and Mirrors: Enfield 'new town' Are the government's claimed benefits and advantages of this site real? Will it really tackle homelessness in Enfield?

This approach is a lose-lose-lose scenario. We lose our countryside. We fail to solve the housing crisis. We ignore opportunities for inner city regeneration. Join our free webinar on 13th November to find out out more (5/6)
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#Enfield's build-rate has been under 1,000 dwellings pa recently. It will be 10 years before current planning permissions are built + another 10 before other #brownfield sites have been used. There is no need to build on the #GreenBelt + it won't solve the housing crisis... (4/6)

There is huge amounts of #brownfield land in #Enfield lying idle, such as the Meridian Water development. London boroughs have already granted planning permission for almost 300,000 homes in London that are yet to be built. In Enfield that number is around 8,000-10,000... (3/6)

#Enfield's #HousingCrisis isn't about the number of homes, it's about lack of #AffordableHousing. Building new housing does not bring down house prices, get people out of temporary accommodation, bring down private rents, tackle unsafe conditions or solve overcrowding... (2/6)

As the London Plan consultation is published, we write A Letter to London It’s not a housebuilding crisis — it’s an affordability emergency. As the Mayor publishes the May 2025 London Plan consultation, we publish A Letter to London.

Building more homes, especially high-cost ones on #GreenBelt land, won’t solve the affordable housing crisis. Please help us challenge the ‘housebuilding’ narrative by sharing the facts. See our letter to London below. (2/2)
www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/a-lette...

This week @enfieldsociety.bsky.social and Enfield RoadWatch are brilliantly defending Enfield's #GreenBelt + historic #EnfieldChase at the Local Plan hearings. The council says building on the Green Belt will solve Enfield's housing crisis. But... (1/6)

New footpaths boost access to woodland – and historic viaduct Enfield residents are now able to walk underneath Rendlesham Viaduct for the first time in decades

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Broomfield House Trust confirms closure as building faces demolition Volunteers will instead work on the project to create a memorial for the site in Palmers Green

Broomfield House Trust confirms closure as building faces demolition

Volunteers will instead work on the project to create a memorial for the site in Palmers Green
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Unlocking Broomfield: Trees of Broomfield Park guided walk 12.00pm to 1.30pm Sat 1 Nov Palmers Greenery Community Café, Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4PL

www.pgweb.uk/event?unlock... A guided 90-minute walk in Broomfield Park to discover some of the oldest, most notable and most interesting trees in the park.

Calling community groups and local creatives: Help Southgate celebrate! Are you a member of a local community group or a locally based creative? Interested in putting on an outdoor event that would be one of a series celebrating Southgate? Southgate District Civic Voice h...

www.pgweb.uk/news/148-com... Are you a member of a local community group or a locally based creative? Interested in putting on an outdoor event that would be one of a series celebrating Southgate? Southgate District Civic Voice have some funds to pay for events between now and June.

We join @enfieldsociety.bsky.social and Enfield RoadWatch in strongly opposing the Government’s recommendation for a #NewTown to be built on top of #Enfield's #GreenBelt. Particularly when large #brownfield sites in the borough remain undeveloped. (1/2)
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Enfield Society’s John Cole has been selected as one of 12 Community Champions to join the new Enfield Town Steering Group, an independent organisation bringing together business, community, and public sector partners to deliver a shared vision for Enfield Town: enfieldsociety.org.uk/2025/10/26/e...

We’ve received reports and photos from members showing the destruction of a substantial hedgerow on Vicarage Farm, within the Royal Enfield Rifles Site and Woodland Borough SINC
Please note: Merryhills Way remains open and accessible.

Enfield Society's alarm at New Towns proposal The Enfield Society has learned with great alarm that the Government’s New Town’s Taskforce has recommended Crews Hill and Chase Park be considered for up to 21,000 dwellings. Currently the London ...

Govt plans up to 21,000 homes on Enfield’s Green Belt at Crews Hill & Chase Park – double the Local Plan. 15,000+ objections already. Brownfield sites like Meridian Water remain undeveloped — why sacrifice historic Enfield Chase?
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🚨Council drops plan for car park charges at forty hill.

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To take part,view the Council’s Information Boards for each site, then complete the online “Let’s Talk” survey.Both Crews Hill and Chase Park have separate surveys. More info is available via Enfield Council’s website.
letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/chcp/surveys...
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Crews Hill and Chase Park Masterplans New communities for Enfield Enfield's emerging Local Plan proposes two areas in the north of the borough to deliver new sustainable communities that will help meet Enfield's housing need. The Local Pl...

Enfield Council is running consultations (8–21 Sept) on housing masterplans for Crews Hill and Chase Park (Vicarage Farm). A drop-in session takes place 17 Sept, 3–7pm at Enfield Central Library. Details on the Council website. More details below👇

letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/CHCP

Events for September 2025 – The Enfield Society Conserving our heritage and environment

🚨 OnLondon reports the Gov’s New Town Taskforce may announce new settlement sites this month — and Crews Hill could be one. Dave Hill will chair a Housing Debate at the Dugdale next Monday. Big changes may be coming for Enfield. #CrewsHill #Enfield enfieldsociety.org.uk/event/talk-t...

Forty Hall Car Park What is being proposed? Enfield Council is proposing a scheme to introduce car parking charges at the Forty Hall and Estate car park. This will help to improve traffic management, enhance environmenta...

Enfield Council plans parking charges at Forty Hall, aiming to cut congestion & support sustainability. With limited public transport, some locals are concerned. Share your views via Enfield Council’s site or email forty.hall@enfield.gov.uk.

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Colourful new mural now adorns Enfield Town Library The artwork by artist Agwa was inspired by former Enfield poet John Keats

The colourful - but controversial - mural now adorning Enfield Town Library. enfielddispatch.co.uk/colourful-ne...

Friends of parks groups told by council to pay for their own insurance Voluntary groups that help Enfield Council look after the borough's parks have had their insurance cover withdrawn at short notice

🚨 Volunteers say they’re now “paying to volunteer” after Enfield Council suddenly stopped covering insurance for friends of parks groups, calling it an “extra burden.”

Full story here:

#Enfield #LocalNews #Community

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We’ll be at Enfield Market Square this Sunday 8th June, 12–4pm!
Chat with us about the Local Plan or any local concerns.
Grab a footpaths map or heritage walk leaflet too!
👋 Come say hi!

#Enfield #LocalPlan #HaveYourSay

The Enfield Society Summer Newsletter is out! Featuring updates on the felled ancient oak at Whitewebbs Park, Spurs lease planning conditions, a new street furniture project, Broomfield Park changes, mosaic restoration at Enfield Chase, and Baker Street history. enfieldsociety.org.uk/newsletters/...

History, community, and a gentle stroll through time 👣
Come along this Sunday 25th May for a free Heritage Walk through Enfield’s historic centre.
📍 Starts at 10am from Library Green, ends around 11:45 in town.
💬 Reserve your place at : heritage-walks@enfieldsociety.org.uk

History, community, and a gentle stroll through time 👣
Come along this Sunday 25th May for a free Heritage Walk through Enfield’s historic centre.
📍 Starts at 10am from Library Green, ends around 11:45 in town.
💬 Reserve your place at : heritage-walks@enfieldsociety.org.uk

Mayor of London begins work on the new London Plan On Friday 9th May the GLA officially started work on the new London Plan by releasing a "high level" document for a six-week public consultation. This is includes new proposals for the Green Belt whic...

How to get involved and give your views:

The SDCV AGM followed by ADRIAN DAY talk on PALMERS GREEN HERITAGE TRAIL

Sat 10 May 2.30pm-Walker Lower Hall, 7 The Green, N14 7EG

Palmers Green, an Edwardian suburb, with a surprising number of listed and locally-listed buildings. Plus the Harry Potter triple-decker Knight Bus.

ALL WELCOME