Welcome to the Goffs Oak Community Association (GOCA)

Many residents are complaining about the parking on this busy road • Parked cars & vans restrict the width of the road (which can serve to calm traffic) • Vehicles are often driven too fast and with 2 wheels on the pavement. • Dangerous for pedestrians crossing, where they have to look out behind high sided vehicles.

The proposal for up to 21,000 homes in a New Town development is under Borough of Enfield’s jurisdiction. Broxbourne Council and Lewis Cocking MP have written opposing the scheme, highlighting adverse affects on Goffs Oak. We encourage residents to raise their concerns directly. Please contact info@enfieldroadwatch.co.uk for more information.

Local planning news @ Jan 2026 Laurel Park This application was refused by the Council’s planning committee on 18.11.2025. The application for a SEN school and up to 90 houses Ref 07/25/0222/F can be reviewed on the Council’s Planning Portal. Site is corner of Hammondstreet Road & Newgatestreet Road. Woodside Primary School The redevelopment of this local school is expected to start in April 2026 and doubtless there will be some disruptions during this activity. Sunset Stud

Santa was at the Goffs Oak pub on three Saturday mornings in December. GOCA’s chairman joined Santa to present £800 to Great Ormond Street Hospital and a further £300 to a homeless charity providing meals.

Goffs Oak Community Association, in partnership with NatWest’s financial education initiative, are providing a limited number of small workshops that are free and interactive this winter. 💡Core Topics 1. Avoiding fraud and scams: Tips on staying safe online and protecting personal information. 2. Financial wellbeing: Encouraging healthy financial habits and long-term planning. 3. Budgeting and saving: Helping individuals understand how to manage their money effectively. Venu

Thanks to everyone who organised and attended community events in Goffs Oak during November and December 2025, including ... Remembrance at the War Memorial, November 2025 Santa, with GOCA President Barry

GOCA are objecting to the development in the Green Belt. It was not designated as a site for development in the Broxbourne Local Plan. Latest update @ Nov 2025 The application referred to below was rejected at the meeting on 18th November at the council offices. Members of GOCA and some local residents attended. The Laurel Park application (Corner of Hammondstreet Road & Newgatestreet Road) for a SEN school & up to 90 houses was to have been reviewed at a Council Planning mee

The plans for Woodside's redevelopment are live and out for consultation https://woodsideschoolredevelopment.co.uk/ Information GOCA aware of @ 10.10.2025 The school building has been in a poor state for many years. The plan is to submit the application for planning consent following the consultation period, with the aim that permission is granted by the end of the 2025. If permission is granted then the temporary school buildings will be installed in Spring 2026, with the

The Crews Hill proposal for 10,000 but possibly up to 21000 homes in a New Town development is under The London Borough of Enfield’s jurisdiction. Reference links @ October 2025 are https://www.onlondon.co.uk/where-in-london-will-government-new-towns-go-two-places-are-getting-mentioned/ https://www.enfield.gov.uk/news-and-events/2025/09/crews-hill-and-chase-park-shortlisted-for-potential-new-town

A number of members have raised the issue of flags being fixed on street furniture. For residents wishing to raise objections or questions, GOCA has been advised by the council that if they are on lamposts then you should contact Hertfordshire County Council. Likewise, if they are on Telegraph posts please direct your concerns to penreach/BT.

GOCA is delighted to make donations of £500 to each of the three chosen charities for 2025. Representatives from Isabel Hospice, Teens...

Thanks to everyone who helped to make the June Fayre a great event for our community, and our sponsors listed below. We have been...

The trees in our community play a vital role. They are key to our environment and wellbeing, in the fight against climate change,whilst...

It is with great pride that we are able to inform you that the War Memorial has been granted Grade 11 listed status. The Memorial...

Goffs Oak Community Association (GOCA) is alive and kicking. We are working hard to look after Our Goffs Oak, in particular the trees and...