Members of the Planning Committee have voted unanimously to refuse planning permission for the scheme at the Planning Committee held Tuesday 23rd June. This was against the Officers’ recommendations to approve the scheme. There was considerable opposition to the proposal and it is interesting to note that the weight of… Continue reading
It appears that the level of the water in the New River Loop as recovered somewhat and there is no longer a muddy river bed on display near the Crown and Horseshoes. We also understand the ponds in Enfield Town have more water in them as well. Continue reading
The Council have published the papers for the next Planning Committee on 23rd June. The recommendation from the Officers to the Committee (page 9 of the papers) is to approve the planning application, subject to a number of conditions. This is a controversial scheme which The Enfield Society has objected… Continue reading
As previously reported, there is growing optimism that this important building will be restored and returned to Community Use. The London Historic Buildings Trust, who are leading in the restoration project, have created a fantastic 360° virtual tour of the building and the surrounding area. Continue reading
The Council have again notified Thames Water that the water level in the Loop remains very low. At the moment we do not know if this is due to insufficient water in the New River itself (at Southbury Road), which would mean Thames Water’s pump cannot operate. The two backup… Continue reading
