23 Empire Avenue London N18 1AB Data via plota.co.uk

26/01516/FUL - Full Approved
Change of useExtensions & alterationsNew homes

Proposal

Conversion of dwelling house to two self-contained flats including part single, part 2-storey rear and side extensions, rear dormer, front entrance porch, front roof lights, sub division of amenity space, front hardstanding and associated refuse and cycle storage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Apr 2026
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Validated
12 May 2026
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Consultation
26 May 2026
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Approved
7 Jul 2026

Approved on 7 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

Documents 8

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 5

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Design & Access Statement · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ENERGY STATEMENT Energy Statement · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPACT ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SUDS STRATEGY Sustainable Drainage · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SUDS PRO FORMA Sustainable Drainage · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY - COMPLETED FORM Community Infrastructure Levy ? Completed Form · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form - Without Personal Data · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Enfield
Application type
Full
Postcode
N18 1AB
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
12 May 2026
Ward
Bowes
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted With Conditions
Decision date
7 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
DESIGNWE

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14865182
Neighbours
26 May 2026
Consultation
26 May 2026
Comments by
16 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
Variation of condition 02 of application 25/01991/FUL to allow for the erection of a fron…
25/04266/VAR
2025 Approved
Conversion of dwelling house to two self-contained flats including part two storey rear a…
25/01991/FUL
2025
Extension of roof to side to form gable, rear dormer and front roof lights.
25/01214/CEA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Refused
8 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (2.85m high to eaves).
24/04120/PRH
2024 Approved
8 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Rear dormer and front roof lights.
24/04071/CEA
2024 Approved
48 Empire Avenue, London, N18 1AD
Variation of condition 2 to ref: 23/02002/HOU to allow a single storey rear infill extens…
HGY/2024/0594
2023 Approved
5 Empire Parade Great Cambridge Road London N18 1AA
Single storey rear extension for the existing commercial unit, together with part first f…
23/03492/FUL
2023 Approved
48 Empire Avenue, London, N18 1AD
Extension of roof to side to form gable, rear dormer and front rooflights (observations t…
HGY/2023/1742
2022 Approved
11 Queensland Avenue London N18 1AT
Change of use from Use Class C3 (singe dwelling house) to Use as Sui Generis, HMO (House…
22/02358/FUL
2022 Refused
11 Queensland Avenue London N18 1AT
Change of use from Use Class C3 (singe dwelling house) to Use as Sui Generis (House in Mu…
22/01258/FUL
2021 Approved
Garages To Rear Of 1 And 3 Empire Avenue Edmonton N18 1AT
Rebuild of two garages to form double garage/storage building, incorporating front extens…
21/04026/FUL
2021 Refused
11 Queensland Avenue London N18 1AT
Change of use from Use Class C3 (singe dwellinghouse) to Use Class C4 (House in Multiple…
21/02054/FUL
2021 Approved
18 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Rear dormer with Juliet balcony and front roof lights.
21/02062/CEA
2021 Approved
18 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
21/01791/PRH
2021 Approved
41 Mayfair Gardens London N17 7LP
Erection of a single storey extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original…
HGY/2021/1262
2021 Refused
22, Mayfair Gardens, London, N17 7LP
Construction of rear roof extension to facilitate loft conversion.
HGY/2021/0720
2020 Approved
36 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer, rooflights and Juliette bal…
20/01643/CEA
2020 Refused
36 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer, rooflights and Juliette bal…
20/00990/CEA
2019 Approved
22, Mayfair Gardens, London, N17 7LP
Erection of single storey extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original ho…
HGY/2019/3205
2018 Refused
45, Mayfair Gardens, London, N17 7LP
Replacement rear dormer
HGY/2019/0039
2018 Approved
15 Empire Avenue London N18 1AB
Single storey rear extension 3.47m deep x 3.9m high (2.7m high to eaves).
18/04781/PRH
2018 Approved
8 Empire Parade Great Cambridge Road London N18 1AA
Erection of detached outbuilding to rear.
18/00433/FUL
2017 Approved
Garages Rear Of 1-13 Empire Avenue London N18 1AB
Demolition of existing 11 garages and erection of four replacement double garages.
17/02882/FUL
2016 Refused
28 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Part single, part 2-storey rear extension.
16/04557/HOU
2016 Approved
24 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Single storey side extension with front porch.
16/04210/HOU
2016 Approved
28 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
Construction of a rear dormer with three rooflights to the front elevation.
16/04266/CEA
2016 Refused
24 Empire Avenue London N18 1AD
2.8m deep single-storey rear extension to existing 3.2m deep extension totalling 6m deep…
16/02807/PRH
2016 Approved
8D Empire Parade Great Cambridge Road London N18 1AA
Installation of 1 x externally illuminated fascia sign.
16/00558/ADV
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 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
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