Building regulations for extensions in Enfield
We prepare building regulations for extensions for homes in Enfield, as a stand-alone service or as the first stage of a design and build project.
- Guide price in EnfieldFrom £1,150 inc VAT
- Approval routeFull plans or building notice
- Timescale2–5 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsEN1, EN2, EN3, N9, N14
Planning and approvals in Enfield
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What we take care of
- Energy and glazing checks, including whole-house calculations if needed
- Structural calculations for beams, lintels and foundations
- Submission to the council or a registered building control approver
- Inspection bookings throughout the build
- Completion certificate on sign-off
What it costs in Enfield
Guide fees for Enfield including VAT, using our London factor of ×1.3. Council and building control charges are not included.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Building regulations drawings for a simple single-storey extension | £1,150 – £2,350 |
| Standard | Drawings plus structural calculations | £1,650 – £3,400 |
| Premium | Complex or two-storey pack with energy calculations | £2,850 – £4,950 |
Our design fee only. Building control charges are set by your council (or, in England and Wales, a registered building control approver) and quoted separately.
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Working in Enfield
We cover Enfield and the postcode districts EN1, EN2, EN3, N9, N14, N21. The same team covers Ponders End (2 miles), Edmonton (2 miles), Palmers Green (3 miles), Enfield Lock (3 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Hertfordshire border, Cheshunt is about 4 miles away. In London, space is at a premium and gardens are often short, so side returns, wraparounds and carefully planned rear extensions tend to make the most of every metre.
How the project works
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Enfield
How long does this take for a Enfield home?
2–5 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Do you cover all of Enfield?
Yes. We cover Enfield and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Enfield, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Who are building control?
Either your local council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Both inspect the work and issue the completion certificate.
What are the insulation standards for an extension?
In England, new walls in an extension should achieve a U-value of 0.18 W/m²K, roofs 0.15 and floors 0.18, with windows at 1.4 and rooflights at 2.2. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own figures.
Book a free site visit in Enfield
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.