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 is a major, flagship scheme which forms part of Enfield Council’s house building programme and commitment to the regeneration of the Edmonton area to provide a better and safer neighbourhood for existing and future residents.
Enfield Council’s Leader, Cllr Nesil Caliskan, said: “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.
“As well as much needed homes, the new estate will become a well-connected neighbourhood, helping to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and will create new jobs and reinvigorate the high street, boosting the local economy."
It is expected that up to 5,010 jobs and 605 apprenticeship positions will be created through the delivery of the proposed development.
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.
Enfield Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Ayten Guzel, said: “This is a pivotal moment for Enfield and for the people of Upper Edmonton. We will deliver well designed, good-quality, affordable homes, accommodating households on a range of income levels. I am particularly happy to see the provision of much needed family-sized homes which will help alleviate overcrowding in our borough and lead to the creation of a strengthened community in Upper Edmonton.”
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.