Enfield Council has approved the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for Cheshire House and Shropshire House on The Shires Estate in Edmonton N18, citing safety concerns as the primary reason for the decision. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 10 September 2025.
The move, authorised under Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985, will allow the council to decommission and demolish the blocks. The ultimate goal is to redevelop the site to provide new housing, with the aim of achieving a qualitative (and potentially a quantitative) housing gain following confirmation of the Order.
The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance, to make necessary changes to the draft Statement of Reasons, the Order Schedule, and the Order Map. They are also authorised to take all necessary steps to implement the Order, including finalising the Order documents, making General Vesting Declarations, and serving notices to treat and notices of entry.
The Cabinet also approved the proposal to demolish Shropshire House and Cheshire House and deliver new homes on the Estate, subject to necessary consultation and approvals regarding funding. The Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, was delegated authority to undertake any relevant consultation on the Estate and consider the feedback before progressing with development proposals.