Enfield Lock, Enfield - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Enfield Lock, Enfield - Greater London.
Enfield - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Enfield Lock are administered by London Borough Of Enfield. View the full London Borough Of Enfield planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Enfield Lock
Enfield Lock is a distinctive area within the London Borough of Enfield, situated north of the River Lee Navigation. Named after the lock on the river, it encompasses Enfield Island Village and features a mix of residential and natural landscapes, including part of the Lee Valley Park and the Enfield Lock Conservation Area. The locality is bordered by marshland, once a testing site for the Royal Small Arms Factory, and lies adjacent to Brimsdown, Waltham Cross, and Epping Forest, making it a unique site for potential planning applications in a historically significant environment.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £460,263 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Enfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Enfield North
- LSOA: Enfield 003G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Enfield Lock.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Enfield Lock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
433 planning applications found near Enfield Lock.
- 26/02704/CEA - 10 Titchfield Road Enfield EN3 6BA
Single storey rear extension, single storey side infill extension and dormer to rear outrigger.
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 9 Soham Road Enfield EN3 6HD
Single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 10 Titchfield Road Enfield EN3 6BA
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves) and single-storey infill extension 3.555m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/02703/PRH - 10 Titchfield Road Enfield EN3 6BA
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves) and single-storey infill extension 3.555m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-25 - - 10 Titchfield Road Enfield EN3 6BA
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) with associated cycle and refuse storage involving single storey rear/side extension including demol
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/02705/FUL - 10 Titchfield Road Enfield EN3 6BA
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) with associated cycle and refuse storage involving single storey rear/side extension including demol
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-25 - - 10 Titchfield Road Enfield EN3 6BA
Single storey rear extension, single storey side infill extension and dormer to rear outrigger.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 61 Catisfield Road Enfield EN3 6BB
Change of use from a single dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 6 bedroom 8 persons house in multiple occupation- HMO (Sui Generis), involving single storey rear extension with rear dormer and front ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/02607/FUL - 61 Catisfield Road Enfield EN3 6BB
Change of use from a single dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 6 bedroom 8 persons house in multiple occupation- HMO (Sui Generis), involving single storey rear extension with rear dormer and front ro
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/02544/PRH - 5 Titchfield Road Enfield EN3 6AZ
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (2.1m high to eaves) including demolition of existing rear extension and single-storey infill extension 3.63m deep x 3m high (2.1m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 5 Titchfield Road Enfield EN3 6AZ
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (2.1m high to eaves) including demolition of existing rear extension and single-storey infill extension 3.63m deep x 3m high (2.1m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 8 Tysoe Avenue Enfield EN3 6DY
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class Sui-Generis (HMO-house in multiple occupation) for up to eight persons, including part single storey part two storey side and rear extensi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 20 Bideford Road Enfield EN3 6EH
First floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/02465/HOU - 20 Bideford Road Enfield EN3 6EH
First floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 61 Catisfield Road Enfield EN3 6BB
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/02467/PRH - 61 Catisfield Road Enfield EN3 6BB
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 1 Bilton Way Enfield EN3 6EW
Docs on DMS admin fee paid
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/02425/VAR - 1 Bilton Way Enfield EN3 6EW
Docs on DMS admin fee paid
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 1 Meadow Close Enfield EN3 5PE
Details submitted pursuant to reference 25/03803/FUL: landscaping (7) in respect of change of use of outbuilding to a self-contained residential unit including the erection of a boundary fence (1.8m h
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/02141/CEA - 2 Catisfield Road Enfield EN3 6BD
Rear dormer with front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-01
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A brief summary of Enfield Lock in Enfield - Greater London
Enfield Lock is a distinctive area within the London Borough of Enfield, situated north of the River Lee Navigation. Named after the lock on the river, it encompasses Enfield Island Village and features a mix of residential and natural landscapes, including part of the Lee Valley Park and the Enfield Lock Conservation Area. The locality is bordered by marshland, once a testing site for the Royal Small Arms Factory, and lies adjacent to Brimsdown, Waltham Cross, and Epping Forest, making it a unique site for potential planning applications in a historically significant environment.
Property prices in Enfield Lock show an average sale price of £460,263, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Enfield Lock a particularly low-crime area.
Enfield Lock has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Enfield Lock includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chingford Reservoirs SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Enfield Lock planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Enfield Lock
In the last 24 months, 485 planning applications were submitted near Enfield Lock. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Enfield Lock.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Enfield Lock were outline applications (151), full planning applications (148), discharge of conditions (65).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 435 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
42 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 32 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 123 applications
- Refused: 47 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 312 applications
Nearby Towns
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