Prowse Court and Lord Graham Mews

Description

The approach to landscape and open space is intended to create a 'mews' environment by expressing the main routes as shared surface and public realm with pedestrian priority and restricted vehicular access. A simple palette of materials in a range of earthy warm tones has been considered. The main routes incorporate two tones of pavers to create a patterned landscape. Secondary spaces such as entrance areas, sidewalks and parking areas are designated using an alternative concrete paver and pattern. Planting strips have been introduced along boundary edges and along gable ends where possible to 'soften' the proposals and provide opportunities for greenery, vertical and low level planting. At the centre of the proposal is feature landscaping created through a series of tiered planters that incorporate tree pits, seating, grassy areas and soft planting. A secure play area has also been provided behind the community centre. Effort has been made to ensure each house has defensible space at the front and a generous garden at the rear. Bins are hidden from view within timber enclosures which also form planters and there are opportunities for residents to personalise the front of their homes with their own planting.

Planning History

Hawkins\Brown were appointed in 2010 to prepare a detailed planning application for Prowse Court and Lord Graham Mews in the London Borough of Enfield. The application embodied the high aspirations for the redevelopment of the Highmead Estate and was anticipated as setting the standard for future estate regeneration in the area. With other place making initiatives in nearby Edmonton Green, and with the future redevelopment of Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, the scheme presented a real opportunity to seize momentum and deliver change of real benefit to local residents. Following the original planning permission of 2010 a further application was made in 2012. This new application was granted approval in April 2013. Fundamentally the design of the revised scheme remained within the previously consented massing and core principles. However, the second scheme was been submitted as a new application due to a number of improvements that emerged through further consultation with Enfield and as a result of input from the addition of Countryside and Newlon to the delivery team.