Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)

DMD 5 Residential Conversions

Residential Conversions

Development involving the conversion of existing units into self contained flats and houses of multiple occupation (HMO) will only be permitted if the following criteria are met:

All development must:

  • Provide a high quality form of accommodation which meets internal floor space standards in the London Plan;
  • Not harm the residential character of the area or result in an excessive number or clustering of conversions. The number of conversions:
    • must not exceed 20% of all properties along any road; and
    • only 1 out of a consecutive row of 5 units may be converted.
  • Not lead to an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance for occupiers and adjoining properties;
  • Incorporate adequate parking and refuse storage arrangements that do not, by design or form, adversely affect the quality of the street scene.

For the conversion of existing family units into self contained flats:

  • Compensatory provision for family accommodation (3 bedrooms +) is provided within the development.

This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy policies 5 and 6.

For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)