27 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN Data via plota.co.uk

26/02780/HOU - Householder Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Part single, part 2-storey side/rear extension, front entrance porch and rear dormer with roof lights. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
1 Jul 2026
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Consultation
9 Jul 2026
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Approved
23 Oct 2026

Approved on 23 Oct 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 23 Oct 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF SUDS PRO FORMA Sustainable Drainage · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SUDS PROPOSALS Sustainable Drainage · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application Form - Without Personal Data Application Form - Without Personal Data · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL FORM 1 Community Infrastructure Levy ? Completed Form · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF AERIAL VIEWS AND NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES Photo · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Article 4 direction
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 Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.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.
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 ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Enfield built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 1b (very poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Green belt 70 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Enfield
Application type
Householder
Postcode
EN2 7JN
Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Ward
Oakwood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Aug 2026
Decision
Granted With Conditions
Decision date
23 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Vivendi Architects LTD

How this decision compares

Decided in 114 days from validation, 70 days slower than Enfield's median of 44 for extensions. Approved, as 79% of extensions here are.

89%decided within 8 weeks
79%approved
2,094decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Enfield in the last twelve months, from validation. Enfield decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 24 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14996956
Planning Portal ref
PP-14996956
Neighbours
9 Jul 2026
Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Comments by
2 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
26 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2016 Approved
Single storey side and front extension.
16/01152/HOU
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
3 Netherby Gardens Enfield EN2 7PA
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer and front rooflights.
25/00735/CEA
2025
3 Netherby Gardens Enfield EN2 7PA
Part single part two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
25/00737/HOU
2024 Refused
20 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Works to trees protected by LBE ORDER NO 66 1977: 1x oak tree (T1): crown reduction up to…
24/04393/TPO
2023 Approved
24 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Part single, part 2-storey rear extension,first floor side extension and conversion of ga…
23/02231/HOU
2022 Approved
42 And 44 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JW
Works to 2 x oak trees protected by TPO LBE ORDER NO 66: crown reduction by a maximum of…
22/03007/TPO
2022 Approved
24 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Part single, part 2-storey rear extension,first floor side extension and conversion of ga…
22/00930/HOU
2022 Approved
22 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension, part single, part 2 store…
22/00129/HOU
2021 Approved
1 Netherby Gardens Enfield EN2 7PA
Single storey rear extension 4.00m deep x 3.10m high (3.00m high to eaves).
21/04816/PRH
2021 Approved
26 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Demolition of existing extension and erection of single storey rear/side and rear extensi…
21/01962/HOU
2021 Refused
26 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Demolition of existing extension and erection of single storey rear/side and rear extensi…
21/00768/HOU
2021 Approved
26 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer, front rooflights and balust…
21/00144/CEA
2020 Approved
32 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Works to oak tree covered by LBE ORDER NO 66 1977: (T1)-crown reduction, removing no more…
20/03102/TPO
2020 Approved
23 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Part single, part 2-storey rear /side/ front extension and detached outbuilding at rear.
20/00855/HOU
2020 Approved
29 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JW
Demolish existing garage and erection of single storey rear and side wraparound extension.
20/00410/HOU
2019 Refused
23 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Single storey rear and side extension, part first floor extension and outbuilding at rear.
19/03717/HOU
2019 Approved
23 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Single storey rear and side extension, part first floor extension and outbuilding at rear.
19/02748/HOU
2019 Approved
36 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JW
Conversion of garage into habitable room involving alterations to front elevation and roo…
19/02378/HOU
2019 Refused
32 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Works to 1x Oak covered by LBE ORDER NO 66 1977:- Reduce by up to 4m and thin by 10%.
19/01216/TPO
2018 Approved
42 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JW
Work to 2 x oak trees covered by LBE ORDER NO 66-Crown reduce by 2m.
18/04835/TPO
2018 Approved
20 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Work to 1 Oak tree covered by LBE ORDER NO 66 1977- Reduce by up to 2m.
18/04828/TCA
2018 Approved
32 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Single storey rear extension, construction of raised patio/ground floor at front and rear…
18/01117/HOU
2017 Approved
32 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN
Single storey rear extension.
17/04751/HOU
2016 Refused
South Lodge Farm 251 Enfield Road Enfield EN2 7HX
Change of use of agricultural land to storage and distribution of vehicles, including ins…
16/04060/FUL
2016 Approved
9 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JL
Two-storey rear/side extension including installation of front bay window, single-storey…
16/02971/HOU
2016 Refused
9 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JL
Two-storey rear/side extension, single-storey side extension, extension to roof involving…
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Enfield
Planning Authority Score
6.9/10
Good
#65 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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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

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