38 St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BE Data via plota.co.uk

26/03541/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 rear dormer to outrigger dormer, with associated amenity, cycle and refuse storage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 Aug 2026
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Validated
2 Sept 2026
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Consultation
8 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 28 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 28 Oct 2026, from Enfield's recent changes of use.

The consultation period closed on 4 Oct 2026.

Documents 5

Statements & assessments 2

PDF SuDS Pro forma Sustainable Drainage · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Flood Risk Assessment Flood Risk Assessment · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 3

PDF Application Form - Without Personal Data Application Form - Without Personal Data · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL FORM 1 Community Infrastructure Levy ? Completed Form · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPACT FORM Supporting Information · 21 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 Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.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.
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
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 2 (poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building 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 area156 m² (1,679 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (65 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyMid-terrace house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Enfield
Application type
Full
Postcode
EN1 1BE
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
2 Sept 2026
Ward
Southbury
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Redwoods Projects

Decision outlook

Day 56, past Enfield's usual 55 days for changes of use. 97% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 2 Dec 2026.

Day 560 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

9comments received
8 objecting1 neutral

89% object · above the UK average of 74%

13 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15173432
Planning Portal ref
PP-15173432
Neighbours
10 Sept 2026
Consultation
8 Sept 2026
Comments by
4 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
28 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
46 St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BE
Rear dormer and front roof lights.
25/03163/CEA
2025 Approved
3 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EF
Single storey side/rear extension.
25/02656/FUL
2025 Approved
43 St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BG
Extension of roof to side to form gable end, rear dormer and roof lights.
25/00934/CEA
2025 Approved
43 St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BG
Single storey rear extension.
25/00316/HOU
2025
16 St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BE
Rear dormer with front rooflights.
25/01099/CEA
2025 Refused
43 St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BG
Extension of roof to side to form gable end, rear dormer and roof lights.
25/00315/CEA
2024
Gospel Hall Leighton Road Enfield EN1 1XH
Installation of non-illuminated free standing notice board.
24/04198/ADV
2024 Approved
St Marks Vicarage St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BE
Subdivision of existing dwelling to form retained family unit and self-contained flat on…
24/03355/FUL
2024
Gospel Hall Leighton Road Enfield EN1 1XH
Refurbishment of front facade and the redevelopment of the site by demolition of existing…
24/03906/FUL
2023 Approved
55 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EF
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (house in multiple occup…
23/00225/FUL
2022 Approved
57 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EF
Rear and outrigger dormer with side and rear rooflight.
22/04152/CEA
2022 Approved
40 St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BE
Single storey infill extension at rear.
22/00920/HOU
2022 Approved
40 St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BE
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3.25m high (3.00m high to eaves).
22/00946/PRH
2022 Approved
44 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EE
Rear and outrigger dormers, with juliet balcony, front rooflights and raised party wall.
22/00268/CEA
2022 Approved
44 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EE
Single storey rear/side extensions.
22/00267/HOU
2021 Approved
8 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EE
Rear dormer with front rooflights and rear outrigger dormer.
21/04780/CEA
2021 Withdrawn
7 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EF
Single storey rear extension to ground floor flat.
21/00647/FUL
2021 Approved
11 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EF
Single storey rear/side extension, together with rear outrigger dormer and front roofligh…
21/03528/CEA
2021 Approved
54 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EE
Rear rooflights.
21/00356/CEA
2020 Approved
40 Millais Road Enfield EN1 1EE
Erection of a single storey rear extension
20/00565/HOU
2017 Refused
36 Third Avenue Enfield EN1 1BX
Erection of a single storey front extension, part single, part two storey side extension…
17/01894/HOU
2017 Approved
36 Third Avenue Enfield EN1 1BX
Single storey front extension, part single, part 2-storey side and rear extension (part r…
17/00530/HOU
2016 Approved
35A St Marks Road Enfield EN1 1BG
Single storey rear extension.
16/03974/FUL
2016 Approved
36 Third Avenue Enfield EN1 1BX
Two-storey side/rear extension and front porch
16/01745/HOU
2016 Approved
36 Third Avenue Enfield EN1 1BX
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves)
16/01746/PRH
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.