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14 Enfield Wash Local Centre

14.1 Introduction

14.1.1 Enfield Wash is the most northerly of the three local centres, which has three distinct areas.

14.1.2 South of Longfield Avenue: Hertford Road feels wide and open in this section, as a result of the setting back of buildings to the west and the lack of enclosure to the street from the buildings. The junction of Longfield Avenue, Hertford Road and Connop Road forms a distinct ‘gateway’ where buildings define Hertford Road more tightly. Longfield Avenue forms an important east-west link for pedestrians and cyclists.

14.1.3 The Albany Leisure Centre is an important destination for local people and those from a wider area. However, the building is not prominent and contributes little to the street scene.

14.1.4 Central section: The middle of Enfield Wash is where the road narrows and gradually slopes upwards towards the bridge over Turkey Brook. It is characterised by three storey buildings hosting a variety of small independent shops. It is a pedestrian-friendly, thriving High Street environment and is the natural heart of the Enfield Wash area. There is no dedicated parking.

14.1.5 North of Turkey Brook: At the northern end of Enfield Wash, the High Street bridges over Turkey Brook, and Turkey Street links westwards to Turkey Street Station. The small-scale bridge is a natural stopping point, offering good views back down Hertford Road and along Turkey Brook itself. However, this area is run down so presents a hostile environment. It is a key gateway and would benefit form some special attention.

14.1.6 After the bridge, the are some important uses including a community hall, post office, pub and the Co-op supermarket.

14.1.7 Enfield Council is building a high quality new Joint Service Centre on the north-west corner of the junction with Ordnance Road, which will bring a new focus to the northern end of the Wash.

Figure 14.1: Enfield Wash Local Centre- Key Issues

Policy Context for Chapter 14: Enfield Wash Local Centre
London Plan	Policy 4.8, Supporting a successful and diverse retail sector Policy 7.4 Local Character Policy 7.4 Public Realm
Upper Lee Valley Opportunity Area Planning Framework (July 2013)	Objective 2 Objective 7 9.2: A corridor of opportunity
Core Strategy (Adopted Nov 2010)	Policy 17: Town Centres Policy 18: Delivering shopping provision Policy 30: Maintaining and improving the quality of the built environment Policy 40: North East Enfield
Adopted Development Management Document (November 2014)	Policy DMD25: Locations for new retail, leisure and office development Policy DMD28: Large local centres, small local centres and local parades Policy DMD37: Achieving high quality and design-led development
Other Sources	National Planning Policy Framework National Planning Policy Guidance Enfield Mini Holland Bid Document, Dec 2013 Town Centre Uses and Boundaries Review, 2013

The Co-operative supermarket car park presents a weak frontage to Hertford Road

Varied building styles in Enfield Wash

Policy 14.1: Enfield Wash Local Centre The Council will develop a comprehensive street design scheme which - through public realm enhancement - helps to enhance local distinctiveness, support local centre activity and contribute to an improved sense of security whilst still providing for traffic movements. This scheme should include: comprehensive de-cluttering and tidy-up of the street by rationalising signage, road markings and street furniture; improving the southern approach to Enfield Wash through: (i) public realm improvements that reorganise car parking to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment; and (ii) improvements to weak frontages - for example, encouraging shopfronts to be brought forward to the overall building line so they are more visible; considering whether landscape or built form could help strengthen the presence of the leisure centre and its contribution to the street scene; the central section is working well: encouraging shopfront improvements and undertaking low key public realm improvements to enhance the area will help support the retail; creating a strong, positive gateway at Turkey Brook that makes the most of this important local feature; making provision for cyclists on Hertford Road as part of a wider scheme to achieve good north-south movement; and integrating public realm improvements with the east-west pedestrian and cycle links along Turkey Street, Longfield Avenue, Ordnance Road and Albany Road identified in Chapter 4 of this AAP. N A1010 Hertford Road

 

Policy 14.2: Redevelopment of Co-operative Site The redevelopment of the Co-operative store and - if possible - adjoining land for mixed-use, retail-led development will be supported. Any redevelopment should: create a strong, positive A1 retail frontage to Hertford Road; incorporate a range of other uses, which may include residential, offices and community uses; design the corner at Unity Road / Hertford Road to act as a distinctive gateway feature to Enfield Wash from the north; relate the new development sensitively to existing residential dwellings on Unity Road and on the recently developed Dairy Close site to the west; and incorporate shoppers’ car parking.

Figure 14.2: Enfield Wash Local Centre - Policy Principles

Illustration of how the southern gateway to Enfield Wash could be improved: (i) the setback shopfronts are brought forward to the front of the building line to make them more visible; (ii) parking for shoppers is reorganised so that it is a simple ‘pull-in’ from the Hertford Road; (ii) the reorganised parking allows the pavement to be widened and trees to be planted, creating a better environment for pedestrians; and (iv) dedicated cycle lanes are provided for cyclists.

Project Ref	Description
14.1b	Create a strong, positive gateway
14.1c	Central section: encourage shopfront and public realm improvements
14.1d	Improve the southern approach
14.1e	Strengthen the presence of the Leisure Centre
14.2	Encourage redevelopment of the Co-operative store

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