Enfield is set for a bouncy new attraction after the council green-lit plans for a trampoline park.

The authority’s planning committee, which met on Tuesday evening (September 13), had been recommended to refuse permission to Jump In to build the indoor trampoline centre on Lumina Way, Bush Hill Park, because of “the loss of industrial floor space.”

However, the recommendation was overturned by a vote of seven councillors to two, leaving Jump In chairman Vernon West delighted.

He said: “We had feared the worst and are delighted that Enfield residents will have the chance to jump soon.

“Without the support of local residents and councillors we would not have had lift off, and we thank everyone who has helped and supported us along the way.”

The project will now go before the Greater London Authority for approval, but Mr West said he “does not anticipate problems” and aims to have the park open by Christmas.

Despite council officers recommending Jump In should not be allowed to move in to Lumina Way, the project has had notable and vocal supporters.

A Facebook page set up for the proposed site already has 2,500 likes, and Enfield councillor Nick Dines sent a lengthy statement to the planning meeting to back the project.

He said: “For parents in Enfield there is genuine excitement that a facility such as this is looking to open here. We don’t want to have to drive for ages for our children to enjoy facilities that children in other areas can easily get to.

“Given this goodwill for the trampoline park I was genuinely surprised to read the committee report when it was released.

“The building has been on the market for a reasonable amount of time and has been vacant since built. The property has been fully marketed and there is the evidence to support that.

“The planning permission that is being sought does not ask for the commercial use of this building to be removed forever. If, for whatever reason, Jump In surrenders the lease, the authorised use is surrendered and it reverts to its previous use.

“It will provide a fantastic facility for parents and children alike and, whilst I recognise this is not a planning argument, will help to meet the council’s targets on childhood obesity.

“Exemptions to policy are made when it is recognised the policy of the council, when applied onerously, is not helpful to our borough as we move forward.”

Cllr Toby Simon of the planning committee said they were swayed by the prospect of jobs being created, and felt issues over parking and road safety were not too much of a problem.

He said: "The committee was able to take a broader view of planning issues than the officers. Because of the benefits to residents' fitness and leisure, and the employment the park would offer, we were able to agree the officers should have power to approve the plans after further consultation."