22 Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS Data via plota.co.uk

26/03877/FUL - Full Application in Progress
Change of useExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) involving single storey rear infill extension, rear dormer to outrigger dormer, front roof lights, with associated amenity, cycle and refuse storage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
10 Sept 2026
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Validated
15 Sept 2026
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Consultation
21 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 10 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 9 Nov 2026, from Enfield's recent changes of use. Comments are open until 16 Oct 2026.

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Documents 5

Statements & assessments 2

PDF Flood Risk Assessment Flood Risk Assessment · 15 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF SuDS Pro forma Sustainable Drainage · 15 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 3

PDF Application Form - Without Personal Data Application Form - Without Personal Data · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPACT FORM Supporting Information · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL FORM 1 Community Infrastructure Levy ? Completed Form · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Article 4 direction
Borough wide. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Enfield AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m; Inside the Enfield built-up area; Designated open space 30 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Other new applications on this street

20 Apr 2026Approved

8 Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS

Single storey wraparound extension at rear.

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Nearby new applications

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10 Sept 2026Pending

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10 Sept 2026Pending

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1 Sept 2026Pending

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20 Aug 2026Pending

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Important details

Council
Enfield
Application type
Full
Postcode
EN2 0RS
Received
10 Sept 2026
Validated
15 Sept 2026
Ward
Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Redwoods Projects

Decision outlook

Day 20 of the 56-day target. Enfield usually decides changes of use by day 55.

Day 2036 days to the 56-day target
80%decided within 8 weeks
70%approved
551decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Enfield in the last twelve months, from validation. Enfield decision record →

Public comments

19comments received
19 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 75%

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 29 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15214267
Neighbours
22 Sept 2026
Consultation
21 Sept 2026
Comments by
16 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
10 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

14 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
7 Holtwhites Hill Enfield EN2 0RP
Use of a single family dwellinghouse as supported living accommodation Class C2, for up t…
22/02955/CEU
2021 Refused
92 Chase Side Enfield EN2 0QN
Change of use of part ground, 1st and 2nd floors from hotel (Class C1) to residential hom…
21/03912/FUL
2021 Approved
14 Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS
Single storey rear infill extension.
21/03024/HOU
2020 Approved
13 Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS
Detached garden room at rear.
20/03920/CEA
2020 Refused
92 Chase Side Enfield EN2 0QN
Change of use of part ground, 1st and 2nd floors from hotel (Class C1) to residential hom…
20/03692/FUL
2020 Refused
92 Chase Side Enfield EN2 0QN
Change of use of part ground, 1st and 2nd floors from hotel (Class C1) to residential hom…
20/02342/FUL
2020 Approved
29 Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS
Vehicular access.
20/00090/FUL
2020 Approved
23 Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS
Additional windows and doors at ground floor level together with raised patio and steps a…
20/02194/HOU
2019 Approved
38 Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS
Construction of hard standing in connection with vehicular access.
19/03524/HOU
2018 Approved
159 Chase Side Enfield EN2 0PW
Installation of new shop front involving access to first floor flat.
18/00232/FUL
2018 Approved
124 Chase Side Enfield EN2 0QN
Single storey rear extension.
18/00501/HOU
2017 Approved
22A Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS
Construction of pitched roof at ground floor level across full width of front of the buil…
17/01060/HOU
2016 Approved
24 Holtwhite Avenue Enfield EN2 0RS
Single storey rear extension and installation of additional flank window.
16/02602/FUL
2016 Approved
161 Chase Side EN2 0PW
Installation of 1 x non illuminated projecting sign, 1 x internally illuminated fascia si…
16/01467/ADV
Enfield
Planning Authority Score
6.9/10
Good
#65 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Enfield is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #15 out of 296. Only 5% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Enfield is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Enfield decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #271 of 296
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #260 of 296
90%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #15 of 296
5%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #1 of 296
60%
Minor dwellings approved
265 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
322 decided
1,939
Total decisions
433 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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