Church Hill, Enfield
Delegated planning approval secured for a three-bedroom home on a sensitive infill site in Enfield. Demonstrating our ability to lead complex small-scale development, combining heritage sensitivity, technical coordination, and early neighbour engagement to secure approval on a site with a controversial planning history.
Challenge
The proposal related to a constrained infill site with mature trees and an adjoining Listed Church, within a tight urban context. The planning history was contentious, with previous applications unsuccessful and local sensitivities around heritage, tree retention, and residential amenity.
A high-quality three-bedroom dwelling was sought, requiring a landscape-led approach that preserved existing trees, respected the church setting, and avoided any adverse impact on neighbouring residents.
Without a coordinated planning, heritage, and engagement strategy, the proposal risked continued refusal on a site with an established and controversial planning history.
Approach
Led neighbour engagement at pre-application stage to proactively address concerns
Provided integrated planning and heritage advice for a sensitive infill residential scheme
Coordinated all technical inputs including tree protection, landscaping, and transport
Advised on landscape-led design incorporating green roofs and biodiversity enhancements
Guided the final proposal through delegated determination without committee referral
Outcome
Delegated planning approval secured for a three- bedroom dwelling on a constrained site
No objections received following early neighbour consultation
Mature trees and the heritage setting successfully preserved
A sensitive infill scheme delivered where previous proposals had failed