Haringey Council has told the Lib Dems that they will be taking action to enforce planning restrictions over the controversial Gaudi-style, shop-front that has suddenly appeared in Muswell Hill Broadway.

Lib Dems say that the shop front is totally out of keeping with the character of the Edwardian town centre and conservation area, and should never have been installed. Haringey Council has agreed that they will pursue an enforcement order against the changes.

Councillor Stephen Gilbert (Lib Dem, Fortis Green) who represents the area comments:

“The previous occupants had removed an-old style shop-front, but the situation has now gone from bad to worse and action really must be taken.

“This shop front would look all right in parts of Barcelona, but it simply doesn’t work at all in Muswell Hill.

“I am pleased the Council has agreed to take action as the planing guidelines in the conservation area really must be enforced or this sort of mish-mash will be the inevitable result.”