Updated 26 July 2026 · 399 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.
399
New Leads (30 Days)
£174,217
Average Project Value
181
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 (336 of 444 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | London Borough of Enfield | £100k–£250k | Part single, part 2-storey front/rear extension with dormers. | Approved |
| Side Extension | 33 Marrilyne Avenue Enfield EN3 6EQ | £100k–£250k | Sub-division of site and conversion of single family dwelling into two dwelling houses with side extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 13 The Link Enfield EN3 5HU | £100k–£250k | Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Part single, part 2-storey side/rear extension. | Refused |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with part single, part 2-storey side/rear extension and rear dormer. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
London Borough of Enfield
Part single, part 2-storey front/rear extension with dormers.
Side Extension
33 Marrilyne Avenue Enfield EN3 6EQ
Sub-division of site and conversion of single family dwelling into two dwelling houses with side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
13 The Link Enfield EN3 5HU
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Part single, part 2-storey side/rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with part single, part 2-storey side/rear extension and rear dormer.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear dormer extensions for a dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposal for a rear dormer with outrigger dormer and front roof lights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Extension of roof to side to form gable, with rear dormer and front roof lights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposal for a rear dormer and front roof lights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposal for a side dormer. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Loft conversion with rear dormer extensions for a dwellinghouse.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Proposal for a rear dormer with outrigger dormer and front roof lights.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Extension of roof to side to form gable, with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Proposal for a rear dormer and front roof lights.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Proposal for a side dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Change of use from dwelling house to a children's care home for 4 children. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey outbuilding for use as a Technical and Vocational Education Training Centre. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £1m+ | Redevelopment involving demolition and erection of 49 self-contained flats. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Use of outbuilding at rear as a self-contained dwelling. | Refused |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with rear dormer and outbuilding demolition. | Refused |
Garden Room
Greater London
Change of use from dwelling house to a children's care home for 4 children.
Garden Room
Greater London
Erection of a single storey outbuilding for use as a Technical and Vocational Education Training Centre.
New Build
Greater London
Redevelopment involving demolition and erection of 49 self-contained flats.
Garden Room
Greater London
Use of outbuilding at rear as a self-contained dwelling.
Garden Room
Greater London
Change of use from dwelling house to HMO with rear dormer and outbuilding demolition.
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.
2-storey front extensions and a single storey rear extension involving extension to existing garage and 2x rear dormers with rooflights.
£100k–£250kLondon Borough of Enfield
Part single, part 2-storey front/rear extension with dormers.
Sub-division of site and conversion of single family dwelling house into 2x dwelling houses involving first floor side extension and conversion of garage into habitable room.
£100k–£250k33 Marrilyne Avenue Enfield EN3 6EQ
Sub-division of site and conversion of single family dwelling into two dwelling houses with side extension.
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
£100k–£250k13 The Link Enfield EN3 5HU
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Part single, part two-storey side/rear extension.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Part single, part 2-storey side/rear extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Enfield
33%
Approved
60%
Pending
7%
Rejected
In Enfield, 33% of planning applications are approved, 60% are still pending, and 7% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Timing matters — 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 6 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, 77% of planning applications are domestic and 23% 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.
How to Win Jobs in Enfield
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