New Build approval rate in Enfield

Enfield approved 79.7% of new build applications, based on 1,432 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

79.7%

new build approval rate

1,432

New Build decisions

1,142

Approved

290

Refused

79.8%

Enfield overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Enfield average (79.8%).

How new build compares in Enfield

New Build (1,432 decided)

79.7%

Enfield all applications (29,826 decided)

79.8%

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Other project types in Enfield

Rear Extension (9,329 decided)

78.8%

Garage / Parking (5,528 decided)

79.7%

Dormer (5,009 decided)

78.9%

Flat Conversion (3,278 decided)

73.8%

Side Extension (3,022 decided)

74.6%

Change of Use (Residential) (2,012 decided)

71.3%

Extension (General) (1,778 decided)

83.0%

Outbuilding (1,504 decided)

78.3%

HMO (895 decided)

66.5%

Basement (796 decided)

78.0%

Wraparound Extension (700 decided)

75.0%

Front Extension (565 decided)

75.6%

Loft Conversion (453 decided)

70.4%

Conservatory (253 decided)

82.2%

Annex (182 decided)

69.8%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (156 decided)

69.2%

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