Desmond Court

Enfield, Newlon Housing Trust

Description of Scheme

Desmond court consists of 14 one bedroom apartments designed for older people with learning disabilities and dementia. It includes two apartments for people with profound and multiple disabilities. The scheme is a hub that provides support to other supported housing residents on the estate.

HAPPI criteria has been addressed in the design including most flats well in excess of (something), mainly dual aspect, south facing with private balcony or terrace. The paint colour finishes are designed to assist circulation. AT incorporated wet rooms, code for sustainable homes level 4 including PV panels.

Where Is It?

Desmond Court is located in the northern London Borough of Enfield in a residential area that lies between the New River and A road. The new houses are part of an estate of houses and low rise apartments constructed in 1995.

Proximity

• Bus Stop outside building
• Local Shops within 5 minutes walk
• Doctors 20 minute walk or 5 minute bus
• Post Office 5 minutes walk

Relevant Local Strategy

Joint Dementia Strategy 2011-2016 (opens new window)

Development Management Document (DMD) (opens new window)

Development Management Document Adopted November 2014 (opens new window)

Care Services

There is a staff office and sleep in room with en-suite facilities and staff are onsite 24/7.

Facilities

The scheme has a large communal lounge with adjacent kitchen and access to landscaped garden and second smaller lounge with tea point.

Address

140 Linwood Crescent,
Enfield,
London,
EN1 4UR

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