Chingford, Waltham Forest - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chingford, Waltham Forest - Greater London.
Waltham Forest - Greater London · England · Town
About Chingford
Chingford is a suburban town located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, approximately 9.2 miles northeast of Charing Cross. It is bordered by the River Lea to the west and the expansive Epping Forest to the north and east, while Walthamstow lies to the south. As of the 2021 census, Chingford has a population of 70,583, making it a vibrant area for potential development and planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Chingford and Woodford Green
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chingford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chingford.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chingford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Chingford.
- - Grosvenor Heights, 20 Forest View, E4 7GA
Leylandi X 3 - Fell
Type: Trees | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 35 Gordon Road, Chingford, London, E4 6BT
Works to trees situated in a conservation area. T1 – Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash) located within the rear garden of the property. Proposed works: Crown reduction of approximately 30–40% (circa 3–4
Type: Trees | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Forest Side, Chingford, London, E4 6BA
Conversion of existing residential building (2x1-bed flats) (Use Class C3), together with construction of new buildings and extensions to provide a two storey residential development with habitable ro
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 72 Kimberley Road, Chingford, London, E4 6DQ
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend 4.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3.00m and an eaves height of 3.00m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Rusty Bike Public House, 134 - 138 Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 6AN
Retention of a front extension to provide an enclosed seating area, together with the installation of metal and glazed panelling to enclose the existing covered side entrance.(Amended Description)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 46 Gordon Road, Chingford, London, E4 6BU
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - The Connaught Club, 1 Rangers Road, Chingford, London, E4 7QH
Formation of a sloped access ramp, metal safety railings, replacement access doors, drainage channels and hard landscaping to the main entrance (Amended Description) .
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 25 Victoria Road, Chingford, London, E4 6BZ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Replacement of existing glazed lean-to roof with lead roof and replacement rear windows at ground floor level.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Street Record Woodedge Close,
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials), condition 5 (a Construction Logistics Plan), condition 6 (refuse storage facilities) and condition 7 (cycle parking facilities) attached to p
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 6 Douglas Road, Chingford, London, E4 6DA
Construction of a dormer window with installation of two rooflights to the side roof slopes and installation of wooden boards to the front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Street Record Woodedge Close,
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials), condition 6 (refuse storage details) and condition 7 (Cycle Parking Facilities) attached to planning permission reference 213607, granted 14/
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Chingford Cricket Club, 1a Kimberley Way, Chingford, London, E4 6DE
Installation of storm water drainage system.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - 71 Kimberley Road, Chingford, London, E4 6DQ
Construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Footsteps Day Nursery, 64b Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 7BA
Construction of a first floor extension at South Eastern elevation in association with existing use of premises as a gymnasium (Use Class E(d)).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of Chingford in Waltham Forest - Greater London
Chingford is a suburban town located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, approximately 9.2 miles northeast of Charing Cross. It is bordered by the River Lea to the west and the expansive Epping Forest to the north and east, while Walthamstow lies to the south. As of the 2021 census, Chingford has a population of 70,583, making it a vibrant area for potential development and planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chingford a particularly low-crime area.
Chingford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chingford Green, Woodford Wells, Woodford Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chingford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 7 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chingford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Chingford
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Chingford. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chingford.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chingford were full planning applications (18), outline applications (9), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.