The Planning Committee of Enfield Council met on Thursday 22 October 2026 to discuss three planning applications. The committee rejected an application for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 429 Alma Road, Enfield, EN3 7RS, due to insufficient parking provision. Planning permission was granted for retrospective applications at 26 The Glen, Enfield, EN2 7BZ, and 9 Cotswold Way, Enfield, EN2 7HD, with conditions attached.

429 Alma Road, Enfield, EN3 7RS

The committee rejected the application for a change of use from a dwellinghouse to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for six individuals at 429 Alma Road, Enfield, EN3 7RS. The decision to reject the application was made on the grounds of insufficient parking provision. Councillor Peter Fallart moved a motion to approve the officers' recommendations, subject to an amendment regarding bin storage, but this was not seconded. Following a discussion, Councillor Fallart then moved a motion to reject the application due to insufficient parking provision, which was seconded by Councillor Suna Hurman. This motion was agreed by 11 votes to 1, with 0 abstentions.

26 The Glen, Enfield, EN2 7BZ

Planning permission was granted for a retrospective application at 26 The Glen, Enfield, EN2 7BZ. The application sought to regularise amendments made during the construction of a two-storey detached dwellinghouse, including alterations to the footprint, fenestration, roof ridge height, and the addition of a retaining wall and raised rear patio. The committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to conditions, with delegated authority given to officers to finalise the wording of these conditions. The decision was made by 11 votes to 0, with 1 abstention.

9 Cotswold Way, Enfield, EN2 7HD

The committee granted planning permission for a variation of condition 2 of a previous approval at 9 Cotswold Way, Enfield, EN2 7HD. This retrospective application sought to regularise changes made during the construction of a loft conversion and rear extension, including alterations to loft floor fenestration, increased roof ridge height, and modifications to the rear extension's footprint, height, and fenestration. The decision was agreed by 12 votes to 0, with 0 abstentions. The Director of Planning and Growth was authorised to grant planning permission subject to conditions, with delegated authority to finalise their wording.