Updated 21 September 2026 · 335 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Enfield
Find construction leads in Enfield from planning applications submitted across the borough. Identify homeowners planning extensions, loft conversions, and home upgrades before they start looking for builders.
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Data sourced from Enfield Council planning records, updated regularly.
335
New Leads (30 Days)
£139,776
Average Project Value
95
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Enfield
Enfield is one of the more suburban outer boroughs, and that character shows in the housing stock. Inter-war semis are dominant across Southgate, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, and Bush Hill Park, sitting on plots that are well-sized for rear extensions and loft work. Further north in Hadley Wood, Crews Hill, and Forty Hill, properties are larger and more spread out, with detached houses and grounds that bring through a different category of project. Edmonton and Ponders End in the south are denser, with a mix of post-war housing and older terraces where the applications tend to be more straightforward improvement work.
Project Type Breakdown
Below is a breakdown of the most common construction project types submitted to Enfield Council planning over the past 30 days.
In Enfield, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (277 of 434 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Enfield
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Enfield, based on recent planning records.
- 1SAM Planning services
- 2Excel Planning
- 3Frank Reynolds Architects
- 4ECE Architecture Limited
- 5DOMENECH DESIGNS LTD
- 6ARCHPL LTD
- 7Vivendi Architects LTD
- 8PRP
- 9PAD Architectural Consultants
- 10John Perrin & Sons Ltd
Project Value Insights
Enfield sits at the more affordable end of the London market, which is reflected in typical project values. These ranges help you identify where the work is and what budget to expect.
- £25k – £50kGarage conversions, garden rooms, and modest single-storey rear additions
- £50k – £100kLoft conversions, larger rear extensions, and side additions on semis
- £100k – £250kDouble-storey extensions, wraparound additions, and full refurbishments on larger homes
- £250k+Substantial detached-house schemes and new builds, primarily in Hadley Wood and Crews Hill
Higher-value projects are more common in Hadley Wood, Forty Hill, and parts of Winchmore Hill, where larger plots and detached properties support more significant building work.
Recent Planning Applications in Enfield
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Part single, part two-storey rear/side extension involving demolition of garage. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with single storey wrap-around extension and associated storage. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with a single storey wraparound extension and dormers. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with wraparound extension and dormers. | Refused |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | London | £50k–£100k | Application for a single-storey rear extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Part single, part two-storey rear/side extension involving demolition of garage.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with single storey wrap-around extension and associated storage.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with a single storey wraparound extension and dormers.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with wraparound extension and dormers.
Single Storey Rear Extension
London
Application for a single-storey rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 95 Town Road London N9 0SB | £50k–£100k | Rear dormer with rear outrigger dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | London | £100k–£250k | Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with dormers and storage. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 50 Tudor Road London N9 8NY | £50k–£100k | Rear dormer with front rooflights for additional living space. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 65 Cavendish Road London N18 2LT | £50k–£100k | Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 111 Kimberley Road London N18 2DW | £50k–£100k | Single storey side infill extension with rear dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
95 Town Road London N9 0SB
Rear dormer with rear outrigger dormer and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
London
Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with dormers and storage.
Loft Conversion
50 Tudor Road London N9 8NY
Rear dormer with front rooflights for additional living space.
Loft Conversion
65 Cavendish Road London N18 2LT
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
111 Kimberley Road London N18 2DW
Single storey side infill extension with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | 69 And 71 Lincoln Crescent Enfield EN1 1JZ | £250k–£1m | Details submitted for construction management and dust management plans related to the redevelopment of sites for nine new houses. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Details submitted for change of use of outbuilding to self-contained residential unit. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £1m+ | Details submitted for piling method and fibre connectivity for the demolition of a public house and construction of a residential building with a public house. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Details submitted for construction management and landscaping for the sub-division of site and erection of an end of terrace dwelling. | Refused |
| Garden Room | 475 Montagu Road London N9 0HS | £50k–£100k | Use of outbuilding at rear as self-contained dwelling. | Refused |
New Build
69 And 71 Lincoln Crescent Enfield EN1 1JZ
Details submitted for construction management and dust management plans related to the redevelopment of sites for nine new houses.
Garden Room
Greater London
Details submitted for change of use of outbuilding to self-contained residential unit.
New Build
Greater London
Details submitted for piling method and fibre connectivity for the demolition of a public house and construction of a residential building with a public house.
New Build
Greater London
Details submitted for construction management and landscaping for the sub-division of site and erection of an end of terrace dwelling.
Garden Room
475 Montagu Road London N9 0HS
Use of outbuilding at rear as self-contained dwelling.
Data sourced from Enfield Council planning records, updated regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent planning applications from across Enfield that local builders can follow up on.
Details submitted pursuant to reference 24/03120/FUL: construction management plan (4) and dust management plan (5) in respect of redevelopment of sites by demolition of 69 and 71 Lincoln Crescent and erection of nine new houses.
£250k–£1m69 And 71 Lincoln Crescent Enfield EN1 1JZ
Details submitted for construction management and dust management plans related to the redevelopment of sites for nine new houses.
Part single, part 2 storey rear/side extension involving demolition of garage with new side door and rear dormer.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Part single, part two-storey rear/side extension involving demolition of garage.
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) with single storey wrap-around extension involving demolition of existing rear extension, rear dormer, outrigger dormer with front rooflights and associated amenity, cycle and refuse storage.
£250k–£1mGreater London
Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with single storey wrap-around extension and associated storage.
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation), single storey wraparound extension involving demolition of existing extension, rear dormer, outrigger dormer, front rooflights, with associated amenity, cycle and refuse storage.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with a single storey wraparound extension and dormers.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Enfield
39%
Approved
49%
Pending
12%
Rejected
In Enfield, 39% of planning applications are approved, 49% are still pending, and 12% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Enfield
In Enfield, most planning applications are decided within 7 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Enfield
In Enfield, 66% of planning applications are domestic and 34% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Enfield
Enfield is popular with families who want more space than inner London offers at a price they can afford. Many buyers stretch to get a semi with a garden and then invest in the property over time. Rear extensions, converted lofts, and garage conversions are the practical choices here rather than the high-end schemes you see closer to the centre. The borough also has good transport connections into the City and West End via the Piccadilly line and overground routes, which keeps buyer demand solid and renovation activity consistent throughout the year.
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