FAQs
Southgate Masterplan Vision
What is the Southgate Masterplan Vision?
The masterplan is a document, developed by the Journeys and Places team in collaboration with East Architecture, to present a cohesive strategy of place and transport interventions to improve the public realm, encourage active travel and enhance the everyday experience of Southgate Town Centre for residents and visitors.
The Masterplan Vision will be published in March ’25 as a bid-ready document, to allow the Journeys and Places team to apply for external grant funding for the incremental delivery of selected interventions within the masterplan.
What is the area included in the Masterplan?
The masterplan covers the area of Southgate Town Centre, including the transport interchange, Chase Side (until the ASDA roundabout), Ashfield Parade and the sections of the High Street, The Bourne, Winchmore Hill Road and Chase Road in proximity to the Southgate Circus.
How is the development of the Southgate Masterplan Vision funded?
The project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK
What changes are expected following the development of the Masterplan?
No immediate changes are expected to take place in Southgate following the development of the Masterplan.
Future interventions, to progress with the phased delivery of the masterplan, will be implemented in consultation with Cabinet Members, and subject to statutory consultation over the coming years as funding becomes available.
Is there a funding allocated?
There is no funding currently allocated to the delivery of the interventions included in the Masterplan. The document published in March ’25 will be used by the Journeys and Places team to apply for external grant funding for the phased delivery of the interventions included in the Masterplan.
How community can be involved in the future of Southgate?
A programme of community engagement activities will take place between 13 November and 15 December 2024. A summary of what we hear from local residents and stakeholders through this engagement period will be published early next year and will inform the Southgate Masterplan Vision.
More information on how to take part to these engagement activities can be found here: https://letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/southgate/news_feed/share-your-views-on-southgate-town-centre
How the community will be engaged for future improvements?
Further community engagement will be planned during the design development of future interventions, and statutory consultations will take place prior to the delivery of any of the interventions included in the masterplan, once budget becomes available.
Greening Chase Side
- Flood risk reduction: Rain Gardens help to control and reduce the risk of flooding by slowing and managing surface water runoff. This can help protect properties and infrastructure during heavy rainfall events.
- Water quality improvements: SuDS systems filter and treat runoff water, removing pollutants and sediments before it enters river and other water bodies.
- Biodiversity enhancement: SuDS incorporate green spaces and natural elements that provide habitat for wildlife and promotes biodiversity in urban areas. These features can support local ecosystems and enhance urban green infrastructure.
What is a Rain Garden?
A Rain Garden is a type of SuDS, which stands for Sustainable Drainage Systems, and are designed to manage and mitigate the impact of surface water runoff in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
They have a number of benefits:
These rain gardens will be located in areas identified as prone to flooding, they will be sized so that local businesses are not impacted and opportunities remain for outside seating. They will also include robust and attractive planting.
Are residents being consulted?
Yes. Engagement with local stakeholders and residents has begun in October 2023, with engagement activities continuing in 2024. Further engagement sessions are planned and will be updated on the Lets Talk page in advance.
How is the project funded?
The project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Pocket Park
Are residents being consulted?
A walkabout with residents and local stakeholders took place in May ’22 and identified the Pocket Park as a priority area for improvement in Southgate Town Centre.
Further engagement activities took place in August ’22 and in March ’23 to inform the development of the design for this space.
How is the project funded?
The project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
