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

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