Statutory consultation on proposed loading bays

Enfield Council is proposing to introduce a Traffic Management Order (TMO) to formalise two goods-only loading bays on South Street. The proposal would:

Formalise two goods-only loading bays that are already marked on the highway
Allow vehicles to load and unload with a maximum 40-minute stay period
Introduce a one-hour no-return restriction after leaving the loading bay
Enable enforcement action against vehicles that misuse the loading bays.

Why are these changes being made?

The loading bays were originally installed to support local businesses and residents' loading and delivery requirements. However, they are not currently supported by a Traffic Management Order and therefore cannot be enforced.

As a result, private vehicles can occupy the bays for extended periods, preventing their intended use for deliveries and servicing. This can lead to delivery vehicles parking in nearby leaseholder bays or other unsuitable locations, creating obstruction and safety concerns for people walking in the area and other road users.

Formalising the loading bays will:

Improve access for deliveries and servicing
Support local businesses and residents
Reduce unsafe and obstructive parking
Improve safety and accessibility on South Street.

This proposal is being progressed ahead of the wider Alma Estate Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) project in order to address these immediate operational and safety issues.

You can read more details and view the draft Order and plans here.

Make a representation or objection

We would like to hear your views through the statutory consultation on the draft Traffic Order, which proposes these changes. You can make a representation or object to the proposals as part of the statutory consultation.

Consultation period: Wednesday 1 July to Sunday 26 July 2026
Please include the reference TG52/1612 and explain your responses.

You can respond by:

Email: journeysandplaces@enfield.gov.uk
Post: Transport, Climate and Place, Enfield Council, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA

What happens next?

After the consultation closes, we will review all representations and objections received before making a final decision on the Traffic Management Order. Should the decision be made to proceed with making the Order, we anticipate it would come into effect from September 2026.