This article by Stephen Gilburt was first published by The Enfield Society in newsletter 219, Autumn 2020. The name Southgate is first found in 1370 and refers to the south gate of Enfield Chase. This was a hunting ground from 1138, owned in turn by the de Mandeville and de… Continue reading
Lichfields, a Planning and Development Consultancy, have published a detailed commentary on the Government’s proposed changes to the Planning System, and as reported in the Autumn 2020 newsletter. You may access the document from this link. Continue reading
Local novelist Tessa Harris is researching for her latest historical novel (to be published by Harper Collins) which will be set mainly in Trent Park during WW2. The story centres around an ATS officer stationed there, but Tessa is having trouble finding out where she would have slept. Having read… Continue reading
Update from the London Forum: On 1st September 2020, use classes for various types of premises in town centres will change. Details of that and new permitted development rights which come into force on 31st August 2020 are in a briefing by Town Legal. It has details of the new… Continue reading
At the end of 2019, Enfield Council signed a Development Agreement with Vistry Partnerships to deliver “Meridian One”, the first phase of the Meridian Water development, which will deliver a mixed-use development of around 1,000 homes, as well as over 2,000 sqm of leisure, retail, employment and community spaces. The… Continue reading
