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London Borough of Enfield

Lakes Estate conservation area

Lakes Estate is a conservation area of about 37.8 hectares managed by London Borough of Enfield, designated on 1 January 2010. It contains 3 listed buildings (3 Grade II). 2 Article 4 directions cover part of it, so even small changes can need permission.

Size37.8 haInside the boundary
Designated20101 January 2010
Listed buildings33 Grade II
Article 42Directions overlap
Tree zonesNoneNone recorded

Lakes Estate boundary

Listed buildings inside Lakes Estate

3 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 3 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.

BuildingGrade
Corrib Court, 49, Crothall CloseII
Garden Wall, Gatepiers and Gates to South of Michendon Lower SchoolII
Menlow Lodge, Including Front Garden Area Walls, Piers, Gates and RailingsII

Article 4 directions in Lakes Estate

  • The Lakes Estate
  • Borough wide

An Article 4 direction removes some permitted development rights in a defined area. Each direction covers only the kinds of work it names, for example windows, doors, porches, painting the front, front walls, basements or changes of use. Read the council's direction to see exactly what this one covers.

Council documents for Lakes Estate

Published by London Borough of Enfield. Appraisals describe what makes the area special and what the council expects from changes.

What needs planning permission in Lakes Estate

Houses in Lakes Estate have fewer permitted development rights than houses elsewhere. Side extensions, roof extensions, cladding, two storey rear extensions and sheds beside the house need planning permission, and trees need 6 weeks notice before work.

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Nearby conservation areas

Other conservation areas in London Borough of Enfield