28 Alston Road London N18 2LB Data via plota.co.uk

26/02566/FUL - Full Application in Progress

Proposal

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

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Application progress

Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026
Consultation
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 17 Aug 2026.

Important details

Council
Enfield
Application type
Full
Postcode
N18 2LB
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026
Ward
Upper Edmonton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Redwoods Projects

Public comments

2comments received
1 objecting1 neutral

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 17 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15015321
Neighbours
28 Jul 2026
Consultation
27 Jul 2026
Comments by
17 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 performance
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