Fences, walls and gates in Enfield
889 applications since 2019. 602 approved and 193 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- No higher than 1 m next to a road used by vehicles, and 2 m anywhere else
- Not within the grounds of a listed building
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 102 | 60 | 15 |
| 2025 | 98 | 71 | 23 |
| 2024 | 82 | 58 | 21 |
| 2023 | 98 | 65 | 21 |
| 2022 | 111 | 74 | 25 |
| 2021 | 146 | 93 | 32 |
| 2020 | 129 | 91 | 30 |
| 2019 | 123 | 90 | 26 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 1,339 | 312 | about 1 in 5 |
| Broxbourne | 632 | 196 | about 1 in 4 |
| Epping Forest | 0 | 0 | none |
| Haringey | 1,864 | 429 | about 1 in 5 |
| Hertsmere | 385 | 108 | about 1 in 5 |
| Waltham Forest | 1,059 | 288 | about 1 in 5 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 336 | 94 | about 1 in 5 |