Forty Hill, Enfield - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forty Hill, Enfield - Greater London.
Enfield - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Forty Hill are administered by London Borough Of Enfield. View the full London Borough Of Enfield planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Forty Hill
Forty Hill is a predominantly residential suburb located in the northern part of the London Borough of Enfield. Bordered by Bulls Cross to the north, Enfield Town to the south, Clay Hill to the west, and Enfield Highway to the east, it offers a diverse community and potential opportunities for planning applications. Historically part of Middlesex until 1965, Forty Hill combines suburban living with easy access to surrounding areas.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £433,717 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Enfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Enfield North
- LSOA: Enfield 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forty Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forty Hill.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Forty Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Forty Hill.
- 26/02312/CND - Chace Community School Churchbury Lane Enfield EN1 3HQ
Details submitted pursuant to reference 24/0061/FUL: revised travel plan (33) in respect of demolition of 5 no. blocks (EFAA, EFAB, EFAD, EFAE and EFAF), consequential works to retained building EFAC,
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 34 Connaught Avenue Enfield EN1 3BG
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 142 Ladysmith Road Enfield EN1 3AB
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer with doors and juliette balcony and front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 73 Churchbury Lane Enfield EN1 3UL
Rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 73 Churchbury Lane Enfield EN1 3UL
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 24 Orchard Crescent Enfield EN1 3NS
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 383 Carterhatch Lane Enfield EN1 4AN
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 4 Newby Close Enfield EN1 3BW
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer, front roof lights and additional window at side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 24 Ravens Close Enfield EN1 3UR
Single storey side and rear extension, part conversion of garage to habitable room with changes to front and side facade.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 39 Bridgenhall Road Enfield EN1 4AZ
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to a Class Sui Generis (HMO - house in multiple occupation) involving part single, part 2-storey side/rear extension and rear dormer, with associated a
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 383 Carterhatch Lane Enfield EN1 4AN
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 5 Connaught Avenue Enfield EN1 3BE
Single storey infill extension at rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 346 Baker Street Enfield EN1 3LQ
Change of use from Use Class E (shop) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation). (RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 88 Connaught Avenue Enfield EN1 3BH
Sub-division of site and erection of end of terraced 2-storey dwelling with associated off-street parking with hard standing, rear garden, and dropped kerb access arrangements.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 3 Cowdrey Close Enfield EN1 3JA
Single storey rear and front extensions and garage conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Chace Community School Churchbury Lane Enfield EN1 3HQ
Details submitted pursuant to reference 24/00621/FUL: soft landscaping (7) in respect of demolition of 5 no. blocks (EFAA, EFAB, EFAD, EFAE and EFAF), consequential works to retained building EFAC, co
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Enfield | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 47 Vicars Close Enfield EN1 3DN
Single storey rear extension 5.34m deep x 3m high (2.9m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 203 Ladysmith Road Enfield EN1 3AQ
Single storey infill extension at rear involving demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 16 Herrongate Close Enfield EN1 3BN
Conversion of garage to habitable room with changes to elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 132 Tenniswood Road Enfield EN1 3HE
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of Forty Hill in Enfield - Greater London
Forty Hill is a predominantly residential suburb located in the northern part of the London Borough of Enfield. Bordered by Bulls Cross to the north, Enfield Town to the south, Clay Hill to the west, and Enfield Highway to the east, it offers a diverse community and potential opportunities for planning applications. Historically part of Middlesex until 1965, Forty Hill combines suburban living with easy access to surrounding areas.
Property prices in Forty Hill show an average sale price of £433,717, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Forty Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Forty Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forty Hill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Forty Hill
In the last 24 months, 117 planning applications were submitted near Forty Hill. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Forty Hill.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Forty Hill were outline applications (32), full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (17).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 97 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 82 applications
Nearby Towns
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