Where you are:

Housing LIN > Resources > DH ECH Schemes > Search > Skinners Court

Skinners Court
London, Harrison Housing

Description of Scheme

All flats at Skinners Court have been developed to Lifetime Homes Standards.

The scheme has achieved a 'Very Good' Eco Homes rating. All the timber comes from sustainable sources. Boilers, lighting systems and insulation have been chosen for their efficient use of energy, and parts of the old building have been recycled into the foundations for the new structure.

The scheme contains a number of interesting communal rooms, including a gym, a shop which is run by residents, and a cinema.

Staff at Skinners Court have worked with residents to develop and deliver a weekly programme of activities - often run by residents themselves. Current activities include, Bingo, Reminiscence Group, Cinema Club, and Coffee Mornings. Skinners Court also hosts activities run by local community groups, to encourage community cohesion and inclusion.

Where Is It?

Skinners Court lies on a residential road which is located in the heart Palmers Green Town Centre, Enfield, close to local shops, a large park, a mainline rail station and multiple bus routes.

The new build sits proudly between the high street and the quiet residential roads of Palmers Green, which predominantly comprise of Victorian terraces.

Residents Information

"Coming to live at Skinners Court has given me back my independence. It has given me the secure knowledge that if I need help it is there, but it is not enforced upon me. "

Key Information

Location

London

Local Social Services Authority

Enfield

Region

National, London

Year Funded

2004/5

Cost

£8.3m

DH Fund

ECH

EAC Quality of Information Mark

Yes

Proximity

Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 80 yards; shop 80 yards; post office 50 yards; town centre 100 yards; GP 150 yards.

Relevant Local Strategy

Please click here for Enfield Council Strategy and Policy on Housing (opens new window).

Care Services

Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), non-resident management staff and community alarm service.

Facilities

  • Lift
  • Lounge
  • dining room
  • laundry
  • guest facilities
  • garden
  • hobby room
  • activities room
  • shop
  • hairdressing salon
  • bar/pub
  • cinema
  • library

Key Features

Properties

48 flats. Sizes 1bed, 2bed. Built in 2007.

Tenure

Rent (social landlord)

Address

1, Pellipar Close
Fox Lane
Palmers Green
London
N13 4AG

Scheme Location Map

Partners

Housing Provider

Harrison Housing

Architects

MEPK Architects

Care Provider

Harrison Housing

Local Social Services Authority

Enfield

Developer

Metropolitan Support Trust

Contractor

Jacksons Construction