Policy information sourced from Enfield’s Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan
EL19 Revitalising Developed Areas at Picketts Lock
The Council will continue to work with the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority to help deliver its Park Development Framework, and to identify the priority mix of recreation and leisure facilities at Picketts Lock.
Picketts Lock is identified to deliver a significant new development that will provide a destination attraction for Edmonton Leeside and beyond. Picketts Lock is considered suitable for a potential range of new and improved leisure, sport and recreation uses, including a health and fitness centre, 5-a-side football pitches, a snowdome, an ice rink, conference/exhibition spaces, selfcatering accommodation, a hotel and commercial ten-pin bowling.
Development proposals must have appropriate regard to Picketts Lock’s designation as a Major Developed Site in the Green Belt. In particular this means they must be in conformity with national Green Belt policy, including in terms of ensuring no net loss of site openness.
Development proposals must also demonstrate that they:
- Generate additional community benefits;
- Contribute to the creation of new jobs for local people;
- Incorporate a design-led approach using high-quality design, materials and finish;
- Will not exacerbate congestion on the wider transport network; and
- Promote sustainable transport for staff.
If development proposals exceed 2,500 square metres of gross floorspace for leisure use, they will be subject to a sequential and impact assessment.
This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy policy 33, DMD policies 25, 82 and 89, and London Plan Policies 3.19 and 7.16.
For more information please see the Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan