20 Delivery and Implementation

20.1 Introduction

20.1.1 This Area Action Plan aims to secure the longterm transformation of North East Enfield through new development and improvements to existing places. It identifies sites for new housing and employment, along with packages of environmental and transport projects to support the needs of the existing and future populations, and improve the quality of the environment.

20.1.2 This chapter is structured as follows:

governance;
partnership working;
funding sources;
land assembly and disposal;
monitoring and review; and
projects and prioritisation.

20.1.3 This chapter concludes by setting out how progress in implementing this AAP will be monitored by the Council.

20.2 Governance

20.2.1 The Council will set up a North East Enfield Area Action Plan Officer Working Group. This will be a new group reporting to the North East Enfield Area Partnership Board. The project group will be an officer advisory/implementation group made up of senior representatives from the following service areas and would have a project sponsor from senior management:

Strategic Planning and Design;
Neighbourhood Regeneration;
Development Management;
Housing;
Property;
Traffic and Transportation;
Parks and Leisure; and
Economic Regeneration.

20.2.2 The key role of the project group would be to manage the implementation of the North East Enfield AAP and oversee its delivery and its detailed briefs.

20.2.3 Other key roles of the group would be to:

advise the project sponsor and report on progress against the plan on a regular basis;
liaise with other relevant delivery arrangements for complementary projects to ensure synergy, transparency and co-ordination of any activity taking place in North East Enfield;
oversee appropriate support for any new fora or groups that may need to be established to ensure that the Strategic Framework is delivered. These groups will have responsibility for bringing relevant parties together to create an action plan for either an agreed geographical area or functional area;
the group will provide a bridge between those groups already in place and/or where activity goes beyond the remit of the strategic framework. This group could be used as a vehicle for fast-tracking any potential blockages for specific developments within the AAP area as well as an initial joint public sector appraisal body for third party for third party development proposals;
the group will also have responsibility for managing the marketing and public relations activity relevant to the strategic framework. This will be done in conjunction with the Council and its partners; and
completion of external funding applications.

20.3 Partnership working

20.3.1 The existing North East Enfield Partnership Board is made up of various stakeholders, Members and adjoining authority representatives. In line with its terms of reference its overall role of the NEEP is acts as important local platform, bringing together key stakeholders including: residents, the Council, NHS and health representatives from Enfield’s Clinical Commissioning Groups, the Police, Voluntary and Community Sector representatives, schools, colleges and officers from Job Centre Plus, amongst others as well as overall guardianship of the North East Enfield area.

20.3.2 In terms of Habitats Regulations considerations, the London Borough of Enfield will work with Environment Agency, Thames Water and other consultees to ensure that proposed plans and projects do not have an adverse effect on water levels or quality in the European sites.

20.3.3 The activity of the North East Enfield Area Action Plan Officer Project Group would be reported to the North East Enfield Partnership Board meeting.

20.4 Funding sources

20.4.1 The transformation of North East Enfield will need to be supported by funding to deliver the required social and physical infrastructure. There are a number of funding streams that are available, including:

20.4.2 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL): CIL will become the principal means of funding infrastructure through the development process. CIL allows local authorities to charge a levy on new developments to raise funds to build the infrastructure to support growth. In London there are two levies: a Mayoral CIL to raise funds for Crossrail and a Local Authority CIL to pay for infrastructure such as transport, open space, schools, community and health facilities, leisure centres and energy.

20.4.3 The Council is in the process of producing its CIL Charging Schedule. The aim is to ensure that the CIL Charging Schedule is in place in Spring 2016.

20.4.4 Section 106 Agreements: The traditional role of Section 106 Agreements to fund infrastructure is changing as a result of the introduction of CIL. However, in the short term S106 will continue to have an important role in delivering affordable housing, revenue costs and to address site-specific issues such as access and bus service contributions to reflect aspirations for enhanced bus services which can be secured via S106 agreements.

20.4.5 Enfield Council adopted the S106 Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) in November 2011. The S106 SPD is a material consideration in the determination of planning applications. The SPD sets out the circumstances in which a S106 agreement is likely to be required. and, where possible, provides details on the type and level of contribution required.

20.4.6 The Council is in the process of reviewing Section 106 SPD. The Revised SPD updates how the Council seeks planning obligations in Enfield from new developments that require planning permission. Once adopted the revised SPD will supersede the current 2011 adopted SPD. It will be a material consideration when determining planning applications and will provide supplementary guidance to policies within the Core Strategy and Development Management Document.

20.4.7 On adoption of Enfield’s CIL or after 6 April 2015 (whichever is first) the Regulations (Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 as amended) restrict the pooling of obligations to a maximum of 5 planning obligations for an item of infrastructure that is not intended to be funded by CIL, thereby significantly limiting the scope of S106.

20.4.8 Revenue generated from CIL and pooled S106 contributions may be used, alongside other available funding, to jointly deliver infrastructure after the CIL charge has been adopted.

20.4.9 Greater London Authority Funding: Funding may be sought from a number of GLA funds, including the Mayor’s Outer London Fund, the Growing Places Fund and the Mayor’s Recovery Fund. The Council will work with the GLA to submit bids for the relevant projects set out in this AAP.

20.4.10 Funding from the London Borough of Enfield: The Council has a range of investment plans and agreements that can be used to support some of the projects identified in this AAP.

20.4.11 Investment from other public bodies: This may include the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Canal and River Trust (formerly British Waterways), the Environment Agency, Transport for London and Network Rail.

20.4.12 Private sector investment: the private sector will fully or partly fund a number of the projects identified in this AAP. These projects will range from large-scale regeneration projects such as the Alma Estate where the housebuilder is leading the project to small-scale interventions such as improving shopfronts as part of a wider Council-led project to enhance a Local Centre.

20.5 Land assembly and disposal

20.5.1 Land assembly will be a key issue in the delivery of development sites and infrastructure. Opportunities will be identified where it will be necessary to affect the use of CPO powers. The formal adoption of the AAP will be an important Factor in its implementation.

20.5.2 The most likely organisation that would use CPO Powers is the Council. The entire procedure usually takes between 12-18 months, but this varies significantly depending on the number of objections received etc.

20.6 Monitoring and review

20.6.1 The Council has a statutory requirement to prepare a Monitoring Report on the progress of local planning policy documents, the extent to which policies within these documents are being implemented and their effectiveness.

20.6.2 Monitoring is needed to establish what is happening now and what may happen in the future. By monitoring and studying trends it is possible to identify key challenges and opportunities for the future and enable policy to be adjusted or revised where necessary. Monitoring is also important to ensure that the aim of sustainable development is being achieved.

20.6.3 The Council will prepare an annual Monitoring Report on the North East Enfield AAP that will:

assess the extent to which policies in the AAP are being implemented;
set out, where a policy is not being implemented, the reasons why and what steps will be taken to ensure it is implemented;
make available up-to-date information collected for monitoring purposes;
identify the significant effects of implementing policies in the AAP and whether they are intended; and
set out whether policies are to be amended or replaced.

20.7 Projects and prioritisation

20.7.1 This AAP sets out a range of projects and initiatives, from low key interventions to major infrastructure projects. These projects will need to be prioritised, so that a rolling programme of implementation is carried over the lifetime of the AAP. This section sets out:

enabling projects and early wins;
prioritisation of other AAP projects; and
requirements for supporting planning briefs.

20.7.2 The prioritisation of projects is as follows:

enabling projects and early wins: 2013 - 2020;
short term: 2015 - 2020;
medium term: 2020 - 2026; and
long term: 2026 - 2032.

Enabling projects and early wins

20.7.3 There are a number of projects identified in this AAP that are already underway. The progress ranges from being identified in Council strategies, to securing funding, and - in the case of the Alma Estate - having a preferred developer on board. Table 20.1 below sets out the priority projects, which can deliver either an ‘early win’ or are critical to enabling other forms of development to happen (such as the West Anglia Mainline Enhancements project).

Table 20.1: Enabling projects and early wins

Project Ref	Project Description	Contingent upon	Lead Agencies	Outcome
4.3	Northern Gateway Access Package	Feasibility testing, securing planning consent	LBE, TfL	Modal shift to sustainable transport, better linkages within and to NEE, improved access to employment areas, improvement in air quality in residential areas
4.4	West Anglia Mainline Enhancements	Satisfactory alternative arrangements in case of closure of level crossings.	TfL, Network Rail, Rail Operator	Increased train frequencies, improved station environments, modal shift to sustainable forms of transport. Potential Crossrail 2 supported through improved infrastructure.
4.6	Pedestrian and cycle link - Route B: Greenville Cottages - Longfield Avenue - Albany Park - Turkey Brook - Lee Valley Park	Identified in LBE Cycle Routes Strategy Crossing of railway line requires coordination with Albany Park masterplan	LBE	Legible, safe and attractive route linking key destinations (Enfield Wash Local Centre, Albany Park, existing north-south cycle routes, and employment areas in east of AAP area). Encourages modal shift to sustainable transport and supports economic activity.
4.7	Pedestrian and cycle link - Route C: Brick Lane - Durants Park - Green Street - Lee Valley Park	Identified in LBE Cycle Routes Strategy	LBE	As above, but linking existing north-south cycle routes, Durants Park, Brimsdown Station, Enfield Highway Local Centre and employment areas in east of AAP area.
4.8	Pedestrian and cycle link - Route D: Southbury Road - Nags Head Road - Lee Valley Road	Identified in LBE Cycle Routes Strategy	LBE	As above, but linking existing north-south cycle routes, Southbury Station and the Lee Valley Regional Park
4.9	Pedestrian and cycle link - Route E: Lincoln Road - South Street - Wharf Road - Lee Valley Park	Identified in LBE Cycle Routes Strategy	LBE	As above, but linking employment areas to the west and east, north-south cycle routes, Ponders End High Street Local Centre and key community facilities on South Street.
9.3	Lee Valley Heat Network: district heating to the Alma Estate	Mitigation of project risks through development of detailed proposals. Working with developer of Alma Estate.	LBE, Alma Estate Dvpr	Flagship sustainable heating scheme for the regenerated Alma Estate, with the potential to expand the scheme to adjacent developments and pave the way for the wider Lee Valley Heat Network.
10.1b	Ponders End High Street: Focal Zone	Project has secured Outer London Fund monies, and design is under way.	LBE	Improved public realm incorporating more efficient parking and servicing to support economic activity, and resulting in a more attractive environment for pedestrians.
11.2	Alma Estate Regeneration	Planning permission	Alma Estate Dvpr, LBE	Transformation of residential area which upgrades image and identity of NEE as a whole.
11.3a	Ponders End Station: Station Square Improvements	Regeneration of the Alma Estate, cooperation with train operator	Alma Estate Dvpr, Train operator	Improved function and safety of station square, encouraging people to use train services to access local facilities

Prioritisation of other AAP Projects

20.7.4 This section sets out the prioritisation of the projects identified within this AAP under the following headings:

movement;
housing;
community facilities and services;
green network and food growing; and
character areas and proposal sites.

Table 20.2: Movement projects

MOVEMENT
Project Ref	Project Description	Contingent upon	Lead Agencies	Outcome	Priority / Timescale
Pedestrian and Cycle links
4.5	Turkey Street-Ordnance Road-Enfield Lock Station-Lee Valley Park	Closure of level crossing at Enfield Lock. Coordination with streetscape improvements to Enfield Wash at Turkey Brook crossing	LBE	Legible, safe and attractive route linking key destinations (Turkey Street Station, existing northsouth cycle routes, and local centres). Encourages modal shift to sustainable transport and supports economic activity	Medium Term
Route F	Hertford Road Cycle Route	Securing Mini-Holland bid funding	LBE	Significantly enhanced north-south link, connecting conveniently with east-west cycle links. Encourages modal shift to sustainable transport and supports economic activity	Short term
Improvements to buses
4.11	Enhancing the bus network:	Support / action from bus operators and TfL	LBE, bus operators, TfL	Increased frequency on existing routes providing better access to employment areas, so supporting economic activity.	Short term
4.14	Improving bus services	Support / action from bus operators and TfL Development of coordinated strategy of traffic management measures	LBE, bus operators, TfL	Improved access to/from wider area,. More reliable transport, encouraging modal shift away from cars to more sustainable transport	Medium to long term
4.13	Maintaining bus accessibility at Enfield Lock	Support / action from bus operators and TfL	LBE, bus operators, TfL	Ongoing bus provision serving the north-east of the area	Medium to long term

Table 20.3: Housing projects

HOUSING
Site	Status	Priority / Timescale
Former Middlesex University and High Street, EN3	Requires land assembly and development in accordance with Ponders End Central Planning Brief	Short to medium term
Robbins Hall, Gardiner Close, EN3	Dependent of relocation of student accommodation.	Medium term
Alma Estate, EN3	Preferred developer selected, planning application expected 2014	Short term
Dujardin Mews, EN3	Due to start on site early in 2014. 44 units	Short term
The Rifles Public House, 600 Ordnance Road, EN3	Planning permission granted for 23 units	Short term
Former Public House, 173 South Street, EN3	Planning application submitted for 50 units	Short term
Old Post Office, 229 - 245 High Street, EN3	Completed - 12 units provided.	Completed
Glyn Road Car Park, Hertford Road, EN3	Feasibility study undertaken by LBE to provide 6 units.	Short to medium term
Swan Annex, Hertford Road, EN3	Feasibility study undertaken by LBE to provide 15 units as part of a mixed-use development	Short to medium term
Kettering Hall, 69 Ordnance Road, EN3	Site due to become available for development following completion of new community centre and GP surgery	Short to medium term
265 High Street, Hertford Road, EN3	Planning application submitted for 21 units	Short term
Former Conservative Club, 4 Derby Road, EN4 4AW	Building currently vacant. Previous planning permission for residential has expired,	Medium term
318 Lincoln Road, EN3	No plans as yet.	Medium to long term
Office conversion, Southbury Road	Coming forward as office to residential conversion under new PD rights	Short term
A MINIMUM OF UNITS:	550 (net)

Table 20.4: Community facilities and services projects

COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Project Ref	Project Description	Contingent upon	Lead Agencies	Outcome	Priority / Timescale
7.1	Provide a new community facility	LBE strategy	LBE	New community facility to support increasing population	Short to medium term
7.1	Provide a new neighbourhood health centre	To be secured through Alma Estate Regeneration	LBE, Alma Estate Dvpr		Short term
14.1e	Improve Leisure Centre frontage	Partnership working with Leisure Centre operator	LBE	Improved frontage to Hertford Road, greater presence for key community facility	Medium to long
13.1b	Improve the Enfield Highway Community Centre	Partnership working with community	LBE, Community Centre

Table 20.5: Green Network and Food Growing Projects

GREEN NETWORK AND FOOD GROWING
Project Ref	Project Description	Contingent upon	Lead Agencies	Outcome	Priority / Timescale
8.1	Enhance open spaces identified within the policy Improve St Georges Playing Field and Enfield Playing Fields to upgrade their status to Parks		LBE	Improved access to green space as set out in LBE Open Space Assessment	Short to long term
8.2	New public parks, playing pitches and/or children’s play space to be introduced as part of new development schemes as appropriate to the scale of the development	Development site of appropriate scale coming forward	LBE, developers	New spaces provided within new development	Ongoing
8.3	Join green spaces together with strategic green corridors	Detailed strategy required identify location and nature of green routes on broad alignments shown in Policy 8.3	LBE	Connects green spaces, improving legibility of key routes, enhancing biodiversity and improving environmental quality of the NEE.	Long term
8.4	Investigate potential for re- introducing market garden. Identify location for new market gardening operations	Compatibility with Green Belt objectives	LBE	Furthers LBE Food Strategy	Short to medium term

Table 20.6: Character Areas and Proposal Sites Projects

CHARACTER AREAS AND PROPOSAL SITES
Project Ref	Project Description	Contingent upon	Lead Agencies	Outcome	Priority / Timescale
Ponders End: High Street and Central Area
10.1a	Ponders End High Street: Improvements to the northern gateway	Partnership working with Tesco	LBE	Increased retail / ancillary space for Tesco, improved frontage to High Street, improved access for pedestrians	Medium Term
10.1c	Ponders End High Street: Improvements to the southern gateway	Partnership working with owners of Two Brewers Site	LBE	Improved environment helping to change perception of quality of the local centre	Short term
10.2	Ponders End Central	Land assembly	LBE	Significantly enhanced frontage to Ponders End High Street, delivery of new housing	Short Term
Ponders End: South Street, Alma Estate and Station
11.1	Redevelopment of key sites and improvements to community buildings	Cooperation of individual landowners	LBE, landowners	Integrated development of sites to reﬂect quality of Alma Estate and Dujardin Mews, so creating a coherent quarter that can increase desirability of the area and hence raise land values (making other development schemes more viable)	Short to medium term
11.3b	Improvements to Ponders End Station, including new station building, improved crossing of the railway line and Mollison Avenue and improved connection with Wharf Road.	West Anglia Mainline Enhancements, investment by Network Rail / Tﬂ	Network Rail, TfL, LBE	Improved access to both the employment areas to the east of the railway line and to the Lee Valley Regional Park, so supporting economic and leisure activity	Short to medium term
Ponders End Waterfront
12.1a	Redevelopment of South Brimsdown	Landowner securing planning consent	Landowner	Development of high quality new employment, improved public access to waterfront	Short term
12.1b	Ponders End Waterfront: Mini City Farm	Securing Big Green Bid funding, partnership working with landowner	LBE	Achievement of objectives of Big Green Bid.	Short term
12.1c	Ponders End Waterfront: Heritage Community Orchard	Securing Big Green Bid funding, partnership working with landowner	LBE	As above	Short term
12.1d	Ponders End Waterfront: Canoeing facility	Securing Big Green Bid funding, partnership working with Canal and Rivers Trust	LBE, Canal and Rivers Trust	As above	Short term
12.1e	Ponders End Waterfront: Nature Reserve at South Meadow	Partnership working with landowner	LBE, Landowner	As above	Short term
12.1f	Ponders End Waterfront: Rail crossing at Duck Lees Lane	Cooperation of adjacent landowner, partnership working with Network Rail	LBE	Creation of good quality pedestrian cycle ‘loop’ connecting Ponders End to employment area east of railway line and towards LVRP	Long term
Enfield Highway Local Centre
13.1a	Create a focal zone for the Local Centre through improved shopfronts and public realm works.	Partnership working with individual building / site owners	LBE	Improvements to Local Centre to support retail activity and provide community focus	Short term
Enfield Wash Local Centre
14.1b	Create a strong, positive gateway at Turkey Brook. If possible, relocate estate agent and replace with use that can use external space (e.g. a cafe)	Relocating existing estate agents	LBE	Improvements to Local Centre to support retail activity and provide community focus	Short term
14.1c	Low key public realm improvements to enhance and support the retail.		LBE	As above	Short term
14.1d	Improve the southern gateway to the Local Centre, reorganise car parking, improve weak shop frontages and leisure centre frontage (Project 14.1e), improve east-west links.	Partnership working with individual building / site owners	LBE	As above	Short term
14.2	Encouraging development of the Co-operative Store frontage (or redevelopment of the site as a whole)	The Co-operative’s plans for the site	Co-operative Store	Positive frontage to the Hertford Road / car park. Potential for mixed-use development including residential to contribute to NEE target	Short term
Turkey Street Station and Conservation Area
15.1a	Public realm enhancement to announce the station entrance	Partnership working with train operator and Network Rail	LBE, Train Operator, Network Rail		Medium term
15.1b	Create a pocket park		LBE	Connected green spaces, building on previous successful projects in the area	Medium term
15.1c	Improve pedestrian and cycle provision to the west of the station		LBE	Improved access to station by sustainable modes of transport	Medium term
Southbury Station Area
16.1a	Create an improved crossing point along with continuous cycle lanes on north and south sides of the road	LBE cycle routes strategy	LBE	Improved access to public transport and improved cycle route, encouraging modal shift to sustainable transport.	Short term
Enfield Lock Station Area: Without West Anglia Mainline Enhancements
17.1a	Public realm, shopfront, junction and landscape improvements.	Partnership working with individual building / site owners	LBE	Improved quality of station approach, enhancing perception of public transport	Short term
17.1b	Improvements to the existing underpass		LBE	Improved access for pedestrian and cyclist	Short term
17.1c	Encourage redevelopment of sites to the south of Ordnance Road	Individual landowner co-operation	LBE	Improved station environs, changing perception of public transport	Short term
Enfield Lock Station Area: With West Anglia Mainline Enhancements
17.2a	Low key public realm improvements, with two strong focal points	Partnership working with individual building / site owners	LBE	Improved quality of station approach, enhancing perception of public transport	Medium term
17.2b	Major improvements to station area, including: a new station building, new pedestrian-friendly shared surface areas either side of the railway, new ped/cycle crossing of railway land	West Anglia Mainline Enhancements, investment by Network Rail / TfL	Network Rail, TfL, LBE	Significantly improved station encouraging modal shift to sustainable form of transport	Medium term
17.2c	Encourage redevelopment of sites to the south of Ordnance Road	Individual landowner co- operation	Individual landowners	Improved station environs, changing perception of public transport	Medium term
Enfield Lock Conservation Area
18.1	Public realm improvements including landscaping, shared surface treatments, decluttering, lighting and maintenance of landscape to keep views open		LBE	Key visitor attraction / leisure focal point enhanced	Medium term
Brimsdown Station Area - without West Anglia Mainline Enhancements
19.1a	Improvements to Mollison Avenue / Green Street junction	Continuing to accommodate significant vehicular movements	LBE	Crossing easier for pedestrians and cyclists, so encouraging access to Brimsdown by sustainable modes of transport	Short term
19.1b	Encourage improvements to / redevelopment of existing employment to create higher quality frontage to Mollison Avenue	Partnership working with individual businesses / landowners	LBE	Improved perception of quality of Brimsdown area	Short term
19.1c	Streetscape and shopfront improvements, including better signage for station	Partnership working with individual building / site owners, and with Network Rail / train operator	LBE	Improved quality of station approach, enhancing perception of public transport	Short term
19.1d	Improvements to bus terminus on Green Street	Partnership working with bus operator	LBE, bus operator	Improved access to sustainable transport	Short term
Brimsdown Station Area - with West Anglia Mainline Enhancements
19.2a	Station redevelopment, including new station building, creation of station squares, new crossing for pedestrians and cyclists	West Anglia Mainline Enhancements, investment by Network Rail / TfL	Network Rail, TfL, LBE	Significantly improved station encouraging modal shift to sustainable form of transport	Medium term
19.2b	Reconfigure / redevelop existing employment area	Cooperation of landowners	LBE	High quality gateway to Brimsdown area, helping to promote high quality employment	Medium term
19.2c	Improve public realm and shopfronts. Provide clearer signage to the station	Partnership working with individual building / site owners, and with Network Rail / train operator	LBE	Improved quality of station approach, enhancing perception of public transport	Medium term
19.2d	improve the bus terminus on Green Street	Partnership working with bus operator	LBE	Improved access to sustainable transport	Medium term

Requirements for supporting planning briefs

20.7.5 This AAP sets out site-specific guidance for a number of development sites within North East Enfield. However, some sites would benefit from additional, more detailed guidance once there is more certainty about key infrastructure projects such as West Anglia Mainline Enhancements. The Council will therefore produce Planning Briefs for the following areas:

an update to the Ponders End Central Planning Brief incorporating the changes set out within this AAP;
the Brimsdown Station Area incorporating the changes required as a result of West Anglia Mainline Enhancements;
the Enfield Lock Station Area incorporating the changes required as a result of West Anglia Mainline Enhancements; and
a public realm strategy for the Hertford Road focusing on the key local centres.

20.7.6 In addition further technical work is required on the Northern Gateway Access Package, including transport modelling, environmental impact assessment and its economic impact, particularly on the employment areas.

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