Enfield Council has unveiled a comprehensive 10-year plan aimed at delivering thousands of new affordable homes and transforming neighbourhoods across the borough.
The Housing Delivery & Placemaking Ten Year Plan 2026–36
, approved by the Cabinet, outlines a multi-pronged strategy to tackle the escalating housing crisis, increase the supply of genuinely affordable homes, and create sustainable, inclusive communities.
The plan details a mixed-economy approach to housing delivery, encompassing estate regeneration, major schemes like Meridian Water and Edmonton Green, infill development on council-owned land, strategic acquisitions, and rural placemaking in areas such as Crews Hill and Chase Park. It also emphasizes the importance of placemaking, ensuring new homes are integrated into existing communities with improved public realm, infrastructure, and green spaces.
Key objectives include delivering 3,000 high-quality affordable homes, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation, and improving the condition and energy efficiency of existing council housing stock. The strategy also aims to foster economic growth by creating thousands of jobs and supporting local businesses through construction and long-term operations.
To accelerate delivery, Enfield Council is actively seeking partnerships with registered providers, developers, and institutional investors. The plan highlights the intention to leverage funding from the Greater London Authority's Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) and explore other avenues such as the City Developer Fund and capital housing acquisition programme support.
Specific regeneration projects mentioned include the Joyce and Snells Estate, which will deliver 2,028 homes with 50% affordability, and Meridian Water, aiming for 10,000 new homes and significant job creation. The plan also addresses the need for specialist housing and improvements to existing stock, including energy efficiency retrofits and building safety works.
The council's commitment to sustainability is central to the plan, with new developments required to meet or exceed London Plan and Future Homes Standard requirements, incorporating low-carbon measures such as air-source heat pumps and solar panels. Biodiversity Net Gain and Urban Greening will also be embedded in all new developments.
To ensure transparency and accountability, the Council will publish an Annual Housing Delivery Report and maintain robust governance structures, including a Regeneration and Development Board and resident steering groups. The plan acknowledges the current challenges in the housing market, including rising construction costs and interest rates, but emphasizes a proactive and enabling approach to overcome these hurdles and deliver much-needed homes for Enfield residents.
