Enfield approves 306 affordable homes next to North Middlesex Hospital
Scheme includes social rent, key worker housing and a nursery on former NHS land in Edmonton
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Residents in Edmonton will see 306 new affordable homes built on a brownfield site next to North Middlesex University Hospital after Enfield Council granted planning permission. The development, led by housebuilder Vistry, will include 152 homes for social rent and 154 intermediate units, with a portion reserved for key workers employed by the hospital.
The site, currently owned by the NHS, will also feature a nursery, a café and 1,700 square metres of open space. Architects HTA designed the scheme to include private outdoor areas for every home, with 76 units offering three or more bedrooms. Ten per cent of the homes will be wheelchair-accessible.
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Partnership unlocks publicly owned land
The project is a collaboration between Vistry, GLA Land and Property, The Hyde Group and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Kevin Delve, managing director of Vistry East London, said the approval marked a major milestone for the partnership. He told local media the scheme demonstrated how publicly owned land could be used to deliver affordable housing.
This is another great example of how partnerships can unlock public land to deliver the genuinely affordable homes Londoners urgently need.
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Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for housing, welcomed the decision. He said the homes would help hospital staff live closer to their workplace while providing new community facilities for Edmonton. The development will also include sustainable drainage systems and improved walking and cycling routes.
Legal agreement delays construction start
Work will not begin until later in 2026. Enfield Council must first complete a Section 106 agreement, which sets out planning obligations such as affordable housing contributions and infrastructure improvements. The council has not confirmed a precise start date for construction.
The site, described by Vistry as a complex brownfield plot, has been earmarked for redevelopment for several years. The NHS trust confirmed the land is no longer required for clinical use and will be transferred to the partnership once the legal agreement is finalised.
Questions this report answers
+How many homes will be built and who are they for?
The scheme will deliver 306 affordable homes. Of these, 152 will be for social rent, 154 intermediate units, and some reserved for key workers at North Middlesex University Hospital. The development also includes a nursery and café for residents.
+When will construction start and when will the homes be ready?
Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, but only after Enfield Council finalises a Section 106 legal agreement. The council has not announced a completion date for the homes, which will depend on the construction timeline.
+Who is responsible for delivering the scheme?
The development is a partnership between Vistry, GLA Land and Property, The Hyde Group and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Enfield Council granted planning permission and will oversee the Section 106 agreement.
+What amenities will the development include?
The scheme will provide 1,700 square metres of open space, a nursery, a café and improved walking and cycling routes. Every home will have private outdoor space, and 10 per cent of units will be wheelchair-accessible.
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