Windows and doors in Enfield
2,733 applications since 2019. 2,068 approved and 462 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 286 | 190 | 34 |
| 2025 | 316 | 264 | 39 |
| 2024 | 326 | 253 | 62 |
| 2023 | 325 | 238 | 66 |
| 2022 | 401 | 320 | 43 |
| 2021 | 389 | 282 | 88 |
| 2020 | 343 | 242 | 77 |
| 2019 | 347 | 279 | 53 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 11,045 | 2,071 | about 1 in 6 |
| Broxbourne | 1,166 | 134 | about 1 in 10 |
| Epping Forest | 0 | 0 | none |
| Haringey | 11,539 | 2,024 | about 1 in 7 |
| Hertsmere | 1,378 | 150 | about 1 in 10 |
| Waltham Forest | 3,263 | 733 | about 1 in 5 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 1,203 | 201 | about 1 in 7 |