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508 in the last 90 days110 in the last 3021 in the last 1477% approveddecisions typically take 67 days

Source: London Borough of Waltham Forest planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 859 · received or decided in the last 90 days

11, 11 Grange Park Road, London, E10 5EP
Oriana House
PendingLawful development: Proposed useReceived 15 Oct 2026262375
46, Goldsborough Crescent, Chingford, E4 6PZ
46 Goldsborough Crescent - Porch
PendingLawful development: Proposed useReceived 14 Oct 2026262366
2, Truro Road, Walthamstow, E17 7BY
Conversion of the existing two-storey building, currently empty and previously used as a commercial space, to provide 2 x two-bedroom residential flats. • Ground floor: one 2-bedroom / 3-person flat of approximately 63.5 sq m GIA, with open-plan kitchen/living/dining accommodation, two bedrooms, sanitary accommodation and storage. • First floor: one 2-bedroom / 3-person flat of approximately 62.5 sq m GIA, with open-plan kitchen/living/dining accommodation, two bedrooms, sanitary accommodation and storage.
PendingFull planning permissionReceived 14 Oct 2026262323
33, Westerham Road, Leyton, E10 7AE
33A Westerham Road conditions
PendingRemoval/Variation of a conditionReceived 13 Oct 2026262348
43, Hillside Gardens, Walthamstow, E17 3RH
7 x 3 m outbuilding to be used as a garden office and shed.
PendingHouseholder planning permissionReceived 13 Oct 2026262322

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Waltham Forest received?

London Borough of Waltham Forest received 4,373 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 77%.

How long does London Borough of Waltham Forest take to decide applications?

London Borough of Waltham Forest takes an average of 67 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Waltham Forest?

London Borough of Waltham Forest approves 77% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Waltham Forest?

Submit your representation to London Borough of Waltham Forest during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Waltham Forest planning portal.

Can I appeal a London Borough of Waltham Forest planning decision?

Yes. If London Borough of Waltham Forest refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,118 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Waltham Forest decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Waltham Forest planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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The London Borough of Waltham Forest, established in 1965, is an outer London borough created from the merger of the Essex municipal boroughs of Leyton, Walthamstow, and Chingford. This diverse area offers a rich mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key location for planning applications and development projects in London. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 14 towns and villages, including Chingford, Leyton and Walthamstow. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Waltham Forest received 4,373 planning applications. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (517), outline applications (304), discharge of conditions (139).

1,118 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Waltham Forest decisions, of which 307 were allowed and 681 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Waltham Forest above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Waltham Forest planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.