Bank 20 The Town Enfield EN2 6LS Data via plota.co.uk

Decided 25/02336/ADV
Signs & adverts
Council
Enfield 6.9/10
Date received
4 Jul 2025
Date validated
15 Jul 2025
Postcode
EN2 6LS

Description

Installation of external fascia and projecting signage, replacing the existing on a "like-for-like" basis. Data via plota.co.uk

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Site constraints 10

Grade II listed: Barclays Bank, 20 The Town, Enfield
List entry 1484988 · 5 m away · 9 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade II*, 7 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Enfield Town conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
3 Article 4 directions
Enfield Town · Enfield Town Centre · Borough wide. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Heritage at risk: Enfield Town
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Archaeological priority area: Archaeological Priority Area surrounding the historic core of Enfield
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Enfield AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Town centre: Enfield Town
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
Also on the record
Inside the Enfield built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 5 (very good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Metropolitan Open Land 22 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Building

Floor area1,018 m² (10,958 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (asset rating 47)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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2025 Approved
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Modification of HVAC plant on the flat roofing area at rear.
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25/02112/FUL
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23/01328/LBC
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Work to 1 x beech tree protected by TPO LBE ORDER NO 97 - crown lift to 5m.
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25/02183/ADV
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2024 Approved
9 The Town Enfield EN2 6LF
Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign to ATM.
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2024 Approved
9 The Town Enfield EN2 6LF
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2020 Approved
2 - 6 Silver Street Enfield EN1 3EE
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Installation of 5 x internally illuminated fascia signs with individual lettering.
23/02194/ADV
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23/02208/FUL
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Restaurant 2 - 6 Silver Street Enfield EN1 3EE
Installation of new shop front with new windows, doors and fascia sign.
23/02130/FUL
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Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign with 4 x outdoor wall lights.
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2023 Approved
Department Store 11 - 14 The Town Enfield EN2 6LJ
Installation of 5 x internally illuminated fascia signs with individual lettering.
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Enfield
Planning Authority Score
6.9/10
Good
#65 of 296 councils
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Householder decisions

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.

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Enfield decision statistics
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
5%
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.