Enfield is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #13 out of 292. Only 4% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (84%) than the national average (90%).

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%) #267 of 292

84%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #248 of 292

91%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #13 of 292

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #1 of 292

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

Nearby applications

30 Lansbury Road Enfield EN3 5NB

Single storey side and rear extensions, first floor rear extension.

26/01856/HOU - 6 May 2026

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Detached rear outbuilding to be used as a gym.

26/01054/CEA - 17 Mar 2026

21 Leda Avenue Enfield EN3 5PZ

Rear dormer, balustrade and front rooflights.

26/00919/CEA - 10 Mar 2026

188 Addison Road Enfield EN3 5LE

Use of outbuilding at rear as self-contained studio flat.

26/00863/CEU - 5 Mar 2026

506B Hertford Road Enfield EN3 5SS

Part single, part 2-storey rear extension with increase to roof height.

26/00765/FUL - 26 Feb 2026