Royal London Asset Management Property submits major planning application to transform Southbury Leisure Park into a new sustainable neighbourhood

Royal London Asset Management Property has submitted a hybrid planning application to Enfield Council for the comprehensive redevelopment of Southbury Leisure Park, Enfield. 

The application, which is being brought forward in partnership with Neat Developments as development manager, seeks part-detailed and part-outline planning permission to redevelop the under-utilised, brownfield site into a high-quality, residential-led mixed-use neighbourhood. The plans set out a scheme that would deliver up to 1,150 new homes, alongside new public open spaces, community and commercial facilities, and significant environmental improvements.

The detailed part of the application includes 489 high-quality Build to Rent homes, a new linear park, extensive public realm improvements, and circa 1,100 square meters of flexible community and commercial space supporting local services and employment. The outline element sets a strong design framework to guide future phases of development.

In total, the proposal seeks to deliver:

• Up to 1,150 new homes including affordable homes for local people, making a substantial contribution to Enfield’s housing needs;
• Around 2,100 sq m of commercial and community space, including provision for a nursery;
• A new linear park, children’s play spaces, public squares and improved pedestrian and cycle connections linking Southbury Road, Enfield Playing Fields, the Leisure Centre and Kingsmead Secondary School;
• A sustainable, low-carbon design, incorporating on-site renewable energy, sustainable drainage, and a provision for connection to Enfield’s Energetik district heat network;
• Significant urban greening and biodiversity enhancements, delivering over 100% Bio Diversity Net Gain.

The development will deliver wide-ranging benefits for Enfield, including new employment during construction and operation. Once complete, the scheme is expected to support over a hundred long-term jobs and bring wider economic benefits to the local community.

The proposals align with Enfield Council’s emerging Local Plan vision for Southbury as a Placemaking Area and respond to the Borough’s acute housing supply challenges. Enfield is currently unable to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, underlining the importance of bringing forward deliverable, sustainable housing schemes.

Extensive pre-application engagement has taken place with Enfield Council, the Greater London Authority, Transport for London, the Metropolitan Police, local stakeholders, and the community, helping to shape a high-quality, policy compliant scheme.

Commenting on the submission, Joe Kane, Development Director at Royal London Asset Management Property, said:

“This application represents a significant opportunity to regenerate Southbury Leisure Park and deliver much-needed new homes, public open space and community facilities in a highly accessible location. The proposals will transform an under-used brownfield site into a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood that benefits both existing and future residents of Enfield.”

The planning application has now been submitted and will be considered by the London Borough of Enfield in due course. Subject to securing planning approval, works are expected to start in 2028.

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About Royal London Asset Management Property

Royal London Asset Management Property is a significant investor in the UK commercial property market, operating across six key sectors: offices, retail, industrial and logistics, residential, healthcare and alternatives.

The team is part of Royal London Asset Management, one of the UK’s leading fund management companies, providing investment management solutions to both wholesale and institutional clients such as not-for-profit organisations, local authorities and the insurance sector.