Shropshire House and Cheshire House Redevelopment

Shropshire House and Cheshire House are two 17-storey blocks, comprising 204 homes, located on the Shires Estate in Edmonton, Enfield.

Enfield Council is considering a number of options for the future of Cheshire House and Shropshire House in Edmonton, including moving every resident out of the buildings permanently and decommissioning the buildings.

Enfield Council has estimated that a repairs programme to these two towers would cost in the region of £53 million. This is what would be needed to bring the blocks up to standard and leaseholders would also be obliged to make contributions to pay for these improvements.

A Council spokesperson said “We need to consider whether carrying out extensive and costly repair work to maintain aging 1960s housing blocks is best value for money and offers the best way to provide better housing for our residents.”

Enfield Council is undertaking engagement exercises with residents at Cheshire House and Shropshire House. At these engagement sessions residents will set out their experiences and plans for the future.

The Council has now started a programme of purchasing back leaseholder properties which were previously sold by way of the Right to Buy scheme. The Council should offer market value of the Property, Home Loss Payment of Basic Loss Payment, any cost in relocating from the Property and reinvesting in a new property in the UK (including Stamp Duty Land Tax). Leaseholders should also be provided with legal and surveying advice. Olden Property is working on behalf of a number of leaseholders in Shropshire and Cheshire House.

Compulsory Purchase Surveyor Olden Property represents leaseholders undertaking market valuations and then negotiating sales where properties were acquired by agreement or CPO They advise clients on the compulsory purchase system, ensuring they receive full compensation and understand their rights. The Council covers the cost of professional advice for leaseholders, provided this is agreed upon in writing beforehand. Property owners within the CPO boundary should consult a CPO surveyor to understand the process and implications for their property and business.

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