2000 New Homes Green Lighted In London Borough

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The green light has been given for the Joyce Avenue and Snell’s Park Estates to be transformed into a new neighbourhood in Upper Edmonton, Greater London with more than 2,000 new homes.

This flagship scheme, led by Enfield Council, was approved by the local authority’s planning committee on 16 July, paving the way for 2,028 residential homes, a community centre, nursery, energy centre, parks and landscaping, all accessible with improved pedestrian and cycle connections.

This redevelopment forms part of Enfield Council’s house building programme and commitment to the regeneration of the Edmonton area. Enfield Council’s leader, Cllr Nesil Caliskan, says: “We are determined to build more and better homes for Edmonton residents,and our plans for Joyce & Snell's estate – overwhelmingly backed by residents – will create over 2,000 new homes, more than half of which will be ‘affordable’, for either social rent or shared ownership.

It is expected that up to 5,010 jobs and 605 apprenticeship positions will be created through the delivery of the proposed development.

Grant

Enfield Council has received grant funding of circa £150 million from the Mayor or London to aid the development. In a residents’ ballot held in 2021, 78.5 per cent of the votes cast were in favour of the redevelopment of the estate.

All the new homes will meet quality standards for security, fire safety, energy efficiency and space.

Existing secure tenants and resident leaseholders will be offered a home on the redeveloped estate and access to construction jobs and training will be embedded throughout the project lifetime.

The estate will be delivered in phases and new accommodation will be constructed before residents need to leave their old homes, minimising disruption.

The Council aims to enter a contract with a principal Contractor in the autumn.

Picture: CGI image and drawing of Joyce & Snell's aerial view.

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
25th July 2024

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