Enfield is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #15 out of 296. Only 5% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Enfield decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

78%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #271 of 296

83%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #260 of 296

90%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #15 of 296

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #1 of 296

60%

Minor dwellings approved

265 decided (1-9 homes)

63%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

72%

Change of use approved

322 decided

1,939

Total decisions

433 refused in the year to March 2026