London Gives the Green Light to Cockfosters Tube Station Tower Development
10/9/24
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that a proposed development by Cockfosters Tube Station can go ahead, delivering 350 new homes, more green space and a boost to London's economy. Transport for London (TfL) has now been granted consent by the new Secretary of State to progress the plans.
The proposed 1.36 hectare 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 sq m of publicly accessible open space for the 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.
Mr Khan said: "After the previous government refused to approve the plans, I'm delighted that the new government has given us the green light to progress exciting plans for new homes at Cockfosters station.
"Building homes right next to public transport connections is a key part of our plans to deliver the high-quality homes Londoners need.
"This important project will deliver new commercial space, increase green space and, most importantly, it will provide the affordable housing that I have pledged to deliver for Londoners.
"I look forward to continuing working with the Government to build a better, fairer and more prosperous London for everyone."
Graeme Craig, Director and Chief Executive of Places for London, added: "We are delighted that we are now able to make progress with our plans at Cockfosters now that we have the green light to release the land.
"We look forward to working across the capital with the Government and the Mayor as we progress the plans to deliver the homes that London urgently needs."