Buildings added to the list will benefit from a greater layer of protection in the planning system

Castleleigh in Bush Hill Park (credit Enfield Council)

Enfield residents are being given a chance to comment on the addition of dozens of historic buildings to the borough’s local heritage list.

There are currently 263 properties included on the list – made up of buildings deemed to have local significance but which wouldn’t otherwise be listed nationally – but Enfield Council is now proposing to expand it with an extra 52 entries, making 315 in total.

All buildings added to the local heritage list will benefit from a greater layer of protection from redevelopments, alterations or other threats.

A four-week consultation on the new list of 315 entries is now underway. The council says the responses are vital to review new inclusions, make amendments to descriptions, and also request removals. Once agreed, all listed properties will subsequently be recognised locally as “an irreplaceable asset”.

The council, in line with its heritage strategy, says it is committed to enhancing the local environment through conservation of these assets, which will “enforce positive regeneration and economic growth in the borough”.

Council leader Ergin Erbil said: “Enfield is a borough rich in history, and our cultural heritage is embedded in these wonderful landmarks. Each site on our list has a tale to tell and holds a unique story that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of our community.

“It is essential that we preserve these local treasures for future generations and incorporate them into our planning processes. The local list is a living document, evolving with our borough. As Enfield changes, evolves and diversifies, further unique landmarks will be added to our list to ensure we recognise the heritage in our communities.”

Among the new properties proposed to be added to the local heritage list are Tudor Works and Broad House, both in Edmonton. Tudor Works is a rare modernist industrial building dating back to the early 1930s, while Broad House in Fore Street is regarded as a memorial to Labour MP Frank Broad and his dedication to the birth control movement of the 1920s.

View the draft local heritage list:
Visit track.vuelio.uk.com

Take part in the consultation:
Email [email protected]
Visit enfield.gov.uk/consultations/local-heritage-list-review

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