Enfield is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #12 out of 282. Only 4% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Enfield is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Enfield decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

79%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #259 of 282

84%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #240 of 282

91%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #12 of 282

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #1 of 282

57%

Minor dwellings approved

254 decided (1-9 homes)

64%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

75%

Change of use approved

280 decided

1,989

Total decisions

421 refused in 2025

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