Data-backed planning intelligence · 2,500,000+ decisions analysed across England, Scotland and Wales

Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Enfield

Enfield approved 71.3% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 2,012 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

71.3%
change of use (residential) approval rate
2,012
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
1,435
Approved
577
Refused
79.8%
Enfield overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Enfield average (79.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Enfield

Change of Use (Residential) (2,012 decided)
71.3%
Enfield all applications (29,826 decided)
79.8%

Planning a change of use (residential) in Enfield?

71.3% get approved — but the odds vary by street. Your Pro Report shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.

✓ Your ward's change of use (residential) approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable change of use (residential) decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Get Enfield Pro Report — £79

Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Enfield

Rear Extension (9,329 decided)
78.8%
Garage / Parking (5,528 decided)
79.7%
Dormer (5,009 decided)
78.9%
Flat Conversion (3,278 decided)
73.8%
Side Extension (3,022 decided)
74.6%
Extension (General) (1,778 decided)
83.0%
Outbuilding (1,504 decided)
78.3%
New Build (1,432 decided)
79.7%
HMO (895 decided)
66.5%
Basement (796 decided)
78.0%
Wraparound Extension (700 decided)
75.0%
Front Extension (565 decided)
75.6%
Loft Conversion (453 decided)
70.4%
Conservatory (253 decided)
82.2%
Annex (182 decided)
69.8%
69.2%
Check planning approval patterns — Free