Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)

DMD 34 Evening Economy

Development proposals which foster a diverse evening economy will be permitted in appropriate locations, provided all of the following criteria are met:

  • The proposal achieves an active ground floor street frontage during the day and evening;
  • There is no adverse effect on the amenity of neighbouring and local residents due to noise and disturbance;
  • Measures are in place to address issues such as community safety, policing and litter; and
  • The proposed use is in keeping with the scale and character of the surrounding area.

Conditions may be used to secure the following:

  • Maximum noise levels;
  • Provision of acoustic glazing;
  • Provision of acoustically treated ventilation;
  • Provision of acoustic lobby entrances and exits to act as a sound barrier;
  • Installation of sound limiters linked to sound amplification equipment;
  • Prohibition of external playing of amplified music;
  • Restricted delivery times; and
  • Restricted hours of operation in accordance with the Appendix 5: ‘Commercial Opening Hours’.

This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy policies 11 and 17.

For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)