Architect & Planning Services in Enfield
Architectural Design & Planning Permission Services in Enfield
MSK Design Ltd is a North London architectural practice providing full architectural design, planning and construction consultancy services across the London Borough of Enfield. From Enfield Town and Winchmore Hill to Palmers Green and Southgate, we help homeowners and developers secure planning approvals, deliver high-quality extensions and new-builds, and unlock value through well-reasoned, policy-compliant design.
Our team has been submitting planning applications to Enfield Council for over 20 years, and during that time we have seen the borough evolve and develop — from the regeneration of Enfield Town and Southgate Green to the transformation of suburban areas like Bush Hill Park and Winchmore Hill.
This long-standing local experience means we understand both planning history and policy direction, helping our clients achieve successful outcomes efficiently.
Conservation Areas and Green Belt Design
Enfield contains notable Conservation Areas — Enfield Town, Bush Hill Park, Winchmore Hill, Southgate Green, and Forty Hill — alongside significant Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Land, including around Trent Park.
We prepare context-led designs, material palettes and heritage impact assessments that respond to local character and planning policy.
Our team’s long-standing working relationship with Enfield’s Planning and Urban Design officers helps us achieve well-balanced outcomes even on sensitive or complex sites.
Heritage & Listed Buildings in Enfield
Enfield contains a rich architectural heritage, with designated Conservation Areas such as Bush Hill Park, Southgate Green, Enfield Town, and Forty Hill, alongside numerous listed and locally listed buildings.
Working sensitively within these historic contexts requires detailed knowledge of heritage policy, materials, and proportion.
At MSK Design Ltd, we have extensive experience preparing Heritage Impact Assessments, design justifications, and planning statements that respond to Enfield’s conservation guidance and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Our designs respect the area’s historic fabric while introducing modern, functional spaces that meet today’s needs.
This balance has led to a consistent record of approvals for heritage and listed building projects across Enfield.
Architectural Character of Enfield
Enfield offers a wide mix of housing: Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Palmers Green and Enfield Town, interwar semis in Winchmore Hill and Southgate, and large detached homes in Bush Hill Park and Grange Park.
This diversity makes the borough ideal for extensions, loft conversions, remodelling and sensitive infill.
We design schemes that sit comfortably within their context while optimising internal layouts, daylight, and energy performance.
Planning Permission in Enfield
We support clients through feasibility, concept design and Planning Portal submissions, providing:
Design & Access Statements, Heritage Statements, Energy/Sustainability Notes
Comprehensive drawings packages and planning rationales
Coordination with specialists where required (transport, arboriculture, ecology, drainage)
Typical planning routes in Enfield include:
Householder extensions (within or beyond permitted development)
Loft conversions and roof alterations (hip-to-gable or dormer forms)
Subdivision/conversion to flats (where policy supports)
New-build homes and redevelopment of existing plots
Airspace additions creating new dwellings above existing buildings
Our Planning Expertise in Enfield
We have a strong track record of approvals throughout Enfield — including Enfield Town, Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Palmers Green, and Bush Hill Park.
Our experience covers:
Householder Applications for rear, side and roof extensions
Full Applications for new-build homes, flat conversions and airspace developments
Lawful Development Certificates (LDCs) confirming permitted development rights for ground-floor extensions, loft conversions, and changes of use to established use developments
Pre-application advice and design appraisals with Enfield Council planning officers
We’re experienced working on buildings of architectural or heritage interest - including listed and locally listed buildings — where proportion, detailing and materials are critical to gaining consent.
Our proposals reference the London Plan and Enfield’s Local Plan and guidance (including Conservation Area design principles and residential design standards) to ensure a robust planning rationale.
Recent Enfield Projects
Our portfolio of Enfield projects includes:
Bush Hill Park – Residential new build period dwellings within a Conservation Area context.
Parkgates – High-end modern new build residential dwellings in Enfield.
BHP Tennis – New build sports center in a 100 year old club, set in a conservation area.
View more of our work on our Projects Page.
Areas We Cover in Enfield
Enfield Town • Winchmore Hill • Southgate • Palmers Green • Bush Hill Park • Grange Park • Oakwood • Cockfosters • Edmonton • Ponders End • Enfield Lock • Trent Park • Arnos Grove • New Southgate
Why Choose MSK Design Ltd
Over 20 years’ experience working with Enfield Council
Local planning expertise – Understanding of Enfield’s evolving policy and built character
End-to-end service – From concept and planning to building regulations and delivery
Policy-led approach – Submissions mapped to the London Plan and local design guidance
Balanced expertise – Working with both homeowners and developers on viable schemes
Start Your Enfield Project
Ready to begin your project in Enfield?
We offer an initial free planning consultation to review your property, discuss options, and outline the best route to planning approval.
Serving clients across Enfield, Southgate, Winchmore Hill, Oakwood, and surrounding North London areas.