37 The Orchard London N21 2DJ

1. 8 Jan 2024

   Received by Enfield

2. 7 Feb 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Mar 2024

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 8 Orchardmede London N21 2DL

  26/03050/HOU Submitted 17 Jul 2026 57m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Demolition of existing garage and alterations to parking with construction of single storey attached side annexe with habitable rooms in loft, balconies and roof extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 32 The Orchard London N21 2DH

  26/03040/HOU Submitted 17 Jul 2026 63m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Detached outbuilding at rear involving demolition of garage.

  Awaiting decision Householder Demolition
  Small domestic

• 28 The Orchard London N21 2DH

  26/02084/CEA Submitted 19 May 2026 67m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Single storey side infill and rear extensions with white rendered wall, together with rear and side dormers, front and side rooflights, new window at side elevation ground floor and removal of existing garden storage building.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 The Orchard London N21 2DH

  22/00060/HOU Submitted 10 Jan 2022 67m away

  Outbuilding to rear to replace existing garage and hard standing in connection with vehicular crossover.

  Granted Householder 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 The Orchard London N21 2DH

  22/00059/CEA Submitted 10 Jan 2022 67m away

  Extension to form to form gable end with rear dormer and front roof lights

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 15 Orchardmede London N21 2DL

  22/00160/HOU Submitted 17 Jan 2022 75m away

  Demolition of existing garage, car port and porch, construction of single storey side extensions.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/02030/CEU Granted

  13 Glenbrook South Enfield EN2 7HQ

  Existing single storey front, side and rear extension.

  15 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01356/CEU Granted

  16 Lowden Road London N9 8RN

  Use of premises as 4no. self-contained flats.

  2 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01782/CEU Refused

  118 Middleham Road London N18 2SD

  Single storey rear extension.

  1 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03337/CEA Awaiting decision

  141 Tottenhall Road London N13 6JA

  Change of use from dwelling house upper floors and outbuildings (Class C3) into a childrens care home (Class C2) to cater for a maximum 4 x children between ages 7-15, supervised by support staff providing 24-hour care.

  6 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01751/CEU Granted

  2A Elmcroft Avenue London N9 7DL

  Use of property as 2 self contained flats.

  30 Apr 2026 Lawful development