This land is currently being used for car parking at Cockfosters station.

TfL is required by the GLA Act to seek consent from the secretary of state for the disposal of land used for operational purposes. The former government had denied approval for these plans, since first lodged in 2021.

Now with approval, the three-acre development can progress to deliver 350 homes with 40% of these allocated for affordable housing.

The next steps will require work to update these designs in response to the latest fire safety requirements and to liaise with local council planning authorities on any other required changes.

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While the scheme will see the number of car parking spaces reduced at Cockfosters station, it has been designed to deliver a new dedicated pick-up/drop-off area, comprised of seven short stay parking spaces, and to re-provide 47 publicly accessible car parking spaces including 12 blue badge parking spaces to support the local area.

“After the previous government refused to approve the plans, I’m delighted that the new government has given us the green light to progress exciting plans for new homes at Cockfosters station,” said Sadiq Khan, mayor of London. 
 
“Building homes right next to public transport connections is a key part of our plans to deliver the high-quality homes Londoners need. This important project will deliver new commercial space, increase green space and, most importantly, it will provide the affordable housing that I have pledged to deliver for Londoners.”