Cockfosters station development project to bring homes and “boost” economy

The Mayor of London has announced that a proposed new development by Cockfosters Tube station can go ahead. The proposals promises to deliver 350 new homes, more green space and a “boost” to London’s economy. TfL has now been granted consent by the new Secretary of State to progress the plans.

The proposed 1.36 hectare [three acre] car-free development, which was granted planning permission by Enfield Council in February 2022, will deliver around 350 new homes next to Cockfosters station which sits at the northern end of the Piccadilly line. Forty per cent of the homes will be affordable and car parking options, including for Blue Badge holders, will still be retained at the station. The scheme will also deliver new commercial space improvements to the local area around the station and increased operational space for TfL. The designs also improve public access to nearby Trent Park and the London Outer Orbital Path and have been designed to provide around 4,200 sqm [one acre] of publicly accessible open space for the local community, with the new trees and greenery replacing much of the current hard surface.    

Work will now progress to ensure that the development can begin in the coming years, including updating the designs in response to the latest fire safety requirements and liaising with the local council planning authority on any changes needed.

Places for London, TfL’s property company, is working on multiple projects across London and the proposals at Cockfosters will contribute towards its target of starting construction of 20,000 homes, including 50 per cent affordable housing, by 2031. Places for London is delivering homes and spaces where people feel proud to live, work and spend time in. Work has already started on sites across London for more than 4,300 homes and, as part of Places for London’s property programme, more than 1,000 homes have now been completed. This key milestone will be built on in the coming years as developments at Kidbrooke, Wembley Park, Bollo Lane, Barkingside, Southall and Nine Elms complete, providing much needed new housing close to Tube stations.

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