London Borough of Enfield (LBE)
Enfield Council is streamlining planning decisions, with most applications set to be decided by officers from October 2026.
Enfield Council is preparing to shift most planning decisions to officers, with amendments to its constitution due to come into effect on 31 October 2026. This means the council's Planning Committee will consider fewer applications, as most decisions will be made by officers. Councillor Michael Rye OBE, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Planning and Regeneration, explained these changes were necessary.
These changes are a result of new national regulations, including the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and the Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026, which aim to streamline the planning process. No further discussions or decisions regarding this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Most planning decisions in Enfield will be made by officers, following constitutional amendments. Source
- These changes to Enfield Council's constitution are due to come into effect on 31 October 2026. Source
- The changes are driven by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and associated regulations. Source
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