How long do planning decisions take near Holdbrook?

The average planning decision time near Holdbrook is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Holdbrook?

The planning approval rate near Holdbrook is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Holdbrook?

The most common type of planning application near Holdbrook is full planning applications, with 144 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holdbrook?

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Holdbrook, Enfield - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holdbrook, Enfield - Greater London.

Enfield - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Holdbrook are administered by London Borough Of Enfield. View the full London Borough Of Enfield planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holdbrook.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holdbrook.

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 Holdbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

357 planning applications found near Holdbrook.

26/02695/FUL - 2 And 4 Vian Avenue Enfield EN3 6LQ
Part single, part two-storey rear extensions and additional window at sides to 2 and 4 Vian Avenue.
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-07-08
- 29 Vian Avenue Enfield EN3 6LQ
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-22
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26/02645/PRH - 29 Vian Avenue Enfield EN3 6LQ
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-22
26/02595/FUL - 2 Vernon Avenue Enfield EN3 6LF
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) and single storey side/rear extension involving demolition of existing rear extension and conversion
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-18
- 2 Vernon Avenue Enfield EN3 6LF
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) and single storey side/rear extension involving demolition of existing rear extension and conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-18
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26/02577/FUL - 29 Vian Avenue Enfield EN3 6LQ
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation), single storey rear infill extension, rear dormer involving hip to gable roof extension and front ro
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-17
- 29 Vian Avenue Enfield EN3 6LQ
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation), single storey rear infill extension, rear dormer involving hip to gable roof extension and front ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-17
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26/02516/CEA - 29 Vian Avenue Enfield EN3 6LQ
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-15
- 29 Vian Avenue Enfield EN3 6LQ
Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-15
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26/02498/CND - 7 Solar Way Enfield EN3 7XY
Details submitted pursuant to reference 25/00499/FUL: SuDS (4) in respect of rear extension to the existing facility to provide cold storage including demolition of the existing rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-12
- 7 Solar Way Enfield EN3 7XY
Details submitted pursuant to reference 25/00499/FUL: SuDS (4) in respect of rear extension to the existing facility to provide cold storage including demolition of the existing rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-12
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26/02325/FUL - 73 Malvern Road Enfield EN3 6DD
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to a Class Sui Generis (HMO - house in multiple occupation) with associated cycle and refuse storage including single storey rear extension involving d
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-10
- 42 Allandale Road Enfield EN3 6SB
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to a Class Sui Generis (HMO - house in multiple occupation) involving first floor rear extension, 2x rear dormers, with associated amenity, cycle and r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-05
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- 73 Malvern Road Enfield EN3 6DD
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to a Class Sui Generis (HMO - house in multiple occupation) with associated cycle and refuse storage including single storey rear extension involving d
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-03
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- Land east of Brittania Road Waltham Cross EN8 7PD
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 16 (Sustainable Drainage Maintenance & Management Scheme) of planning ref 07/24/0632/F) Demolition of existing buildings and the erect
Status: Conditions | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-02
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- Land east of Brittania Road Waltham Cross EN8 7PD
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 17 (Flood Emergency Plan) of planning ref 07/24/0632/F (Demolition of existing buildings and the erection of commercial building (use
Status: Conditions | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-06-02
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- 35 Forest Road Enfield EN3 6ST
Detached outbuilding at rear for use as granny annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-06-01
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26/02230/FUL - 19 Park Road Enfield EN3 6SP
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) involving single storey rear infill extension, rear dormer, rear outrigger dormer, front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-05-29
- 19 Park Road Enfield EN3 6SP
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) involving single storey rear infill extension, rear dormer, rear outrigger dormer, front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Enfield | Date: 2026-05-29
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- Land east of Brittania Road Waltham Cross EN8 7PD
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 26 (Travel Plan Statement) of planning ref 07/24/0632/F (Demolition of existing buildings and the erection of commercial building (use
Status: Conditions | Council: Broxbourne | Date: 2026-05-29
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A brief summary of Holdbrook in Enfield - Greater London

Holdbrook is a settlement located in Enfield - Greater London, England.

Property prices in Holdbrook 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 Holdbrook a particularly low-crime area.

Holdbrook has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Holdbrook includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waltham Abbey SSSI, Chingford Reservoirs SSSI, Turnford & Cheshunt Pits SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lee Valley; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lee Valley. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Holdbrook

In the last 24 months, 388 planning applications were submitted near Holdbrook. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Holdbrook.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Holdbrook slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Holdbrook were full planning applications (144), outline applications (116), discharge of conditions (33). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 334 smaller schemes were submitted.

36 planning appeals were lodged, of which 11 were allowed and 24 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 84 applications
Refused: 34 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 265 applications

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