20 The Orchard London N21 2DH

1. 3 Sep 2026

   Received by Enfield

2. 21 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Enfield took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Enfield for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Enfield decided householder applications in a median of 68 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 10 The Orchard London N21 2DH

  26/04163/HOU Submitted 28 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  71% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec

  Replacement of existing garage with 2 storey detached granny annex at rear.

  Awaiting decision Householder
  Domestic

• 32 The Orchard London N21 2DH

  26/03040/HOU Submitted 17 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Detached outbuilding at rear involving demolition of garage.

  Granted Householder Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 The Orchard London N21 2DH

  26/02084/CEA Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  Single-storey side infill and rear extensions with white rendered walls, additional windows and door to the side elevation, together with rear and side dormers, front and side rooflights, and demolition of existing garden storage building.

  Granted Extension Loft or dormer +2 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 The Orchard London N21 2DH

  22/00060/HOU Submitted 10 Jan 2022 50 yards 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 50 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 37 The Orchard London N21 2DJ

  24/01038/CEA Submitted 28 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Extension to roof to side to form gable, rear dormer and front rooflights.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 26/04569/HOU Awaiting decision

  70 Park Avenue Enfield EN1 2HW

  Single storey rear extension.

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Householder
• 26/03771/HOU Refused

  272 Hedge Lane London N13 5DB

  Vehicular access.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/04532/HOU Awaiting decision

  25 Houndsden Road London N21 1LU

  Conversion of garage into habitable room involving alterations to front elevation with first floor side extension including new window to front elevation.

  Received 26 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Householder
• 26/04513/HOU Awaiting decision

  827 Hertford Road Enfield EN3 6UG

  Single storey rear extension.

  Received 26 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Householder
• 26/02780/HOU Granted

  27 Lowther Drive Enfield EN2 7JN

  Part single, part 2-storey side/rear extension, front entrance porch and rear dormer with roof lights.

  Received 1 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder