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40 The Birches London N21 1NL

Refused Enfield 23/03466/HOU Householder

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Part single part two storey side and rear extensions with 2 x roof lights at the front and rear.

As published by the council, reference 23/03466/HOU

Application record

Reference
23/03466/HOU
Type
Householder
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused
Received
23 Oct 2023
Validated
22 Nov 2023
Decided
16 Jan 2024
Ward
Southgate
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
N21 1NL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Enfield register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/02901/NMA Decided

    40 The Birches London N21 1NL

    Non material amendment to reference 24/02271/HOU to allow a reduction in size to the front bay window on new side extension.

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Oct 2023

    Received by Enfield

  2. 22 Nov 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 16 Jan 2024

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 3 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

20 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Enfield refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 40 The Birches London N21 1NL

    26/02901/NMA Submitted 9 Jul 2026 38m away

    77% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

    Non material amendment to reference 24/02271/HOU to allow a reduction in size to the front bay window on new side extension.

    Decided Amendments Extension Windows or glazing

  • 41 The Birches London N21 1NJ

    26/02361/CEA Submitted 5 Jun 2026 60m away

    Single storey rear extension submitted pursuant to prior approval ref: 26/01663/PRH.

    Granted Lawful development Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic

  • 14 Holly Hill London N21 1NP

    22/00921/HOU Submitted 14 Mar 2022 78m away

    Single storey rear extension together with demolition of detached garage at rear and erection of additional attached extension to be used as an office.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 12 docs
    Small domestic

  • The Birches 22 Winchmore Hill London N21 1NL

    21/04789/HOU Submitted 23 Dec 2021 78m away

    Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension together with rear dormer with Juliette balcony and side dormer, with front rooflight, front entrance porch and construction of hardstanding in connection with vehicular access.

    Withdrawn Householder Extension Loft or dormer 20 docs
    Small domestic

  • 28 Oakwood Crescent London N21 1PB

    26/02263/CEA Submitted 1 Jun 2026 79m away

    Extension of roof to side to form gable with flank window, rear dormer and front roof lights.

    Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docs

  • 30 Oakwood Crescent London N21 1PB

    26/02285/HOU Submitted 2 Jun 2026 82m away

    Conversion of garage to habitable room with changes to front facade.

    Granted Householder 9 docs
    Domestic

In Enfield

  • 26/02813/HOU Refused

    77 Connaught Avenue Enfield EN1 3BQ

    Detached outbuilding at rear.

    2 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/02912/HOU Refused

    21 Broadoak Avenue Enfield EN3 6TS

    Two storey front extension with alterations to the roof and elevations.

    9 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/02576/HOU Granted

    9 Sovereign Mews Barnet EN4 0JQ

    Single storey rear extension with roof lights.

    17 Jun 2026 Householder
  • 26/02971/HOU Refused

    105 Manor Road Enfield EN2 0AW

    Conversion of garage into a habitable room including changes to front fenestration and new side window.

    10 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/02499/HOU Granted

    49 De Bohun Avenue London N14 4PU

    Demolition of existing kitchen and erection of single storey rear/side extension with part flat, part pitched roof and rooflights with installation of new door to side elevation at ground floor level with access steps.

    15 Jun 2026 Householder