Policy information sourced from Enfield’s Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan
EL2 Economy and Employment in Meridian Water
Where these are consistent with relevant designations of the employment land in question development proposals are required to demonstrate how they will support:
- Intensification of land uses and the introduction of higher density development that increases employment and job density in comparison with the baseline;
- Higher value added activities and industries that yield higher job densities;
- Opportunities for creative and cultural industries, digital and media, ecommerce, pharmaceuticals and high value engineering sectors where these are consistent with relevant designations of the employment land in question;
- High quality, low carbon and innovative design providing an attractive place to work and taking into account neighbouring uses;
- Appropriate mitigation in line with the Agent of Change principle if new development adversely impacts existing neighbouring uses;
- Transport connectivity improvements, including pedestrian and cycle links to public transport nodes and new and existing residential areas;
- A comprehensive landscape scheme which includes public realm improvements and capitalises upon the Lee Valley Regional Park and waterways;
- Active frontages, especially along the Central Spine, River Lee Navigation and around the rail station;
- Development of a state of the art fibre optic communications network; and
- A contribution to local labour initiatives and employment skills training, including Meridian Water construction jobs for the local population.
Where appropriate, the Council will explore and support meanwhile uses, in existing buildings or temporary structures, for the development of new types of employment.
Improving Existing Industrial Estates
This policy should be read in conjunction with policy EL15, Improving Existing Industrial Estates.
This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy policies 14 and 15, DMD policies 23 and 24, and London Plan Policy 2.17.
For more information please see the Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan