1119 Great Cambridge Road Enfield EN1 4DB Data via plota.co.uk

26/03530/FUL - Full Refused
Change of useExtensions & alterations

Proposal

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

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Application progress

✓
Received
20 Aug 2026
✓
Validated
27 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
3 Sept 2026
✗
Refused
22 Oct 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 22 Oct 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Oct 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 22 Oct 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF SUDS PRO FORMA Sustainable Drainage · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning statement Planning Statement · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 3

PDF Application Form - Without Personal Data Application Form - Without Personal Data · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL FORM 1 Community Infrastructure Levy ? Completed Form · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPACT FORM Supporting Information · 20 Aug 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 Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.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
Inside the Enfield built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 1b (very poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Green belt 51 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area77 m² (829 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (70 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Rear dormer and front roof lights.

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Important details

Council
Enfield
Application type
Full
Postcode
EN1 4DB
Received
20 Aug 2026
Validated
27 Aug 2026
Ward
Bullsmoor
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 Oct 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
22 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Redwoods Projects

How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 55 days. Refused, as 30% of changes of use here are.

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

2comments received
1 objecting1 neutral

13 neighbours consulted · Last counted 22 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15173487
Planning Portal ref
PP-15173487
Neighbours
8 Sept 2026
Consultation
3 Sept 2026
Comments by
2 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
22 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
75 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LP
Single storey rear extension 4m deep x 3m high (2.9m high to eaves).
25/04091/PRH
2024 Approved
1121 Great Cambridge Road Enfield EN1 4DB
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of part single, part 2-storey rear exten…
24/03961/HOU
2024 Approved
67 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LP
Details pursuant to Ref: 23/03897/FUL for cycle parking (5) refuse storage facilities (6)…
24/00597/CND
2023 Approved
67 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LP
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (house in multiple occup…
23/03897/FUL
2023 Approved
1121 Great Cambridge Road Enfield EN1 4DB
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3.5m high (3m high to eaves).
23/02228/PRH
2023 Refused
91 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LP
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
23/01740/PRH
2023 Refused
1113 Great Cambridge Road Enfield EN1 4DB
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3.6m high (3m high to eaves).
23/01702/PRH
2022 Approved
8 Severn Drive Enfield EN1 4LU
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer, front rooflights and extend…
22/01079/CEA
2021 Approved
59 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LR
Outbuilding at rear.
21/02116/CEA
2020 Refused
1133 Great Cambridge Road Enfield EN1 4DB
Part single, part 2-storey rear extension with new construction of rear hipped roof above…
20/03886/HOU
2020 Approved
1133 Great Cambridge Road Enfield EN1 4DB
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
20/03904/PRH
2019 Approved
1107 Great Cambridge Road Enfield EN1 4DB
Single storey rear extension 6.0m deep x 4.0m high (3.0m high to eaves).
19/03676/PRH
2019 Approved
67 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LP
Rear dormer and rooflights to front.
19/01008/CEA
2018 Withdrawn
61 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LR
Rear Conservatory (RETROSPECTIVE).
18/01813/HOU
2018 Withdrawn
61 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LR
Detached garage at rear (Retrospective).
18/01815/HOU
2018 Withdrawn
61 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LR
Erection of a conservatory and canopy at rear (Retrospective).
18/01814/HOU
2017 Refused
61 Tynemouth Drive Enfield EN1 4LR
Rear conservatory, canopy and detached garage at rear (Retrospective).
17/05258/HOU
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.