Winchmore Library Green Lanes London N21 3AP Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use from a library (class F1) to a nursery (class E(f)). The proposed works to include the addition of 10x rooflights within the existing roof structure, an addition of tempered glass balustrade above the existing flat roof area and the addition of two fire-escape doors to the rear of the building. An internal staircase is proposed to provide access to a new floor, which will be accommodated within the existing building structure. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 16 Nov 2026, from Enfield's recent changes of use. Comments are open until 25 Oct 2026.
Comment on this application ↗Documents 4
Statements & assessments 2
Application forms 2
Site constraints 5
Checked on 2 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 13 of the 56-day target. Enfield usually decides changes of use by day 55.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Enfield in the last twelve months, from validation. Enfield decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
40 neighbours consulted · Last counted 2 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15189238
- Neighbours
- 1 Oct 2026
- Consultation
- 1 Oct 2026
- Comments by
- 25 Oct 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
12 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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.
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