On Monday, 27 July, a judgement from the High Court confirmed that it will quash the planning permission for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to build a Football Academy at the site of the former Whitewebbs Park Golf Club.
Cllr Alessandro Georgiou, Leader of Enfield Council, said: “This new Administration pledged to protect Whitewebbs Park from unacceptable development and ensure it remains accessible for local residents and communities to enjoy. That is why we withdrew from defending this Judicial Review, as such a defense would not have been in the best interests of residents across the borough.
“We are delighted that the High Court has allowed this Judicial Review and quashed the planning permission granted for the proposed training academy at Whitewebbs Park.
“We said we would protect Whitewebbs Park from this unacceptable proposal and we will now move forward with plans that reflect the needs of the local community and also preserve and protect this important area of Enfield.”