Assets of community value

Public notice

View the Tottenham Park Cemetery asset of community value public notice (PDF, 12.69 KB).

Community right to bid

The community right to bid gives voluntary and community organisations and parish councils the opportunity to nominate an asset they believe is locally important to be listed as an ‘asset of community value’.

If the owner of a listed property wishes to sell, they must tell the council. The eligible community groups will then be able to bid to purchase the asset within 6 months. The owner is free to sell to whoever they want after this time has passed.

What is an asset of community value?

This is a building or piece of land that enhances the social wellbeing and interests of the local community. It can include cultural, recreational, or sporting interests, and the property can be either privately or publicly owned. Refer to the regulations for further information.

Can I nominate?

To nominate, you must be:

You must also provide evidence that your organisation has a connection to Enfield or the neighbouring borough and that profits are used for the benefit of the community.

How do I nominate?

You will need to complete the nomination form (PDF, 155.36 KB), which will ask you to provide:

Once you’ve completed the form and assembled the necessary information, you will need to email acv@enfield.gov.uk or post it to:

Strategic Property Services
Enfield Council
PO Box No 51
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XB

What happens next

Once your application is received, it will firstly be validated and we will then make a decision within 8 weeks.

Successful nominations

If your nomination is successful, the property owner will be told and the asset will be placed on the list of assets of community value (PDF, 79.38 KB).

Unsuccessful nominations

All unsuccessful nominations will be listed on a separate register. We currently do not have a list of unsuccessful nominations.

How can I appeal against a listing?

Only the owner of the nominated asset can appeal. If they are not satisfied with the outcome of the appeal, they can then make a second formal appeal to the Tribunal.

Additional guidance and information

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