Higham Hill, Waltham Forest - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higham Hill, Waltham Forest - Greater London.
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About Higham Hill
Higham Hill is a vibrant area located within Walthamstow, part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest in east London. Bordered by Chingford to the north and Leyton to the south, it offers a diverse community with a population of approximately 109,424 as of the 2011 census. Situated about 7.5 miles northeast of Central London, Higham Hill is a key area for planning applications, reflecting its growth and development potential within the bustling urban landscape.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Walthamstow
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higham Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higham Hill.
- 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 Higham Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Higham Hill.
- - 81 Manor Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RY
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 81 Manor Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RY
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend 6.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3.00m and an eaves height of 2.70m.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Arborfield Green District Centre Arborfield Green Arborfield
Application for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning consent 230872 dated 17/10/2023. Condition 7 relates to landscape management and condition 11 to a Parking Man
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land At, Brook Road, Great Tey Colchester
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Erection of a Building for Agricultural. The Town and Country Planning(General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as ame
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 35 Cooper Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 5PN
Conversion of attached garage to habitable space including replacement of garage door with window and a new roof light.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 47 Oakfield Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RN
Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 148 Gloucester Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6AF
Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 74 Priors Croft, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NH
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Walthamstow Academy, 140 Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
Retention of a roof-mounted air source heat pump, and extraction/ventilation flue at roof level and eastern elevation.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 5 Rushbrook Crescent, Walthamstow, London, E17 5BZ
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend 3.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3.00m and an eaves height of 2.80m.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 130 Bramley Close, Walthamstow, London, E17 6EG
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend 6.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3.86m and an eaves height of 2.85m.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 130 Bramley Close, Walthamstow, London, E17 6EG
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a hip to gable side roof extension, and dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of three roof lights to front ro
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 105 Carlton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RA
Construction of a single storey rear wrap-around extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 12 Carlton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RE
Construction of single storey wraparound rear extension with the removal of chimney stack.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 14 Shaw Square, Walthamstow, London, E17 5JB
Subdivision of existing site and construction of one two storey end of terrace dwellinghouse (1x2-bed) (Use Class C3) together with associated hard and soft landscaping, refuse and recycling storage f
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 16 Pennant Terrace, Walthamstow, London, E17 5BD
Construction of a dormer roof extension to main rear roof together with installation of three roof lights to front roof slope.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 16 Cooper Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 5PN
Construction of a part-single, part-two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, hip to gable and rear dormer extension with the installation of three rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 101a Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DS
C onstruction of an extension to the main roof together with a rear dormer roof extension and installation of four roof-lights to the front roof slope and one roof-light to the rear roof slope.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 34 Colville Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6EL
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a single storey side infill extension at ground floor level together with alterations to existing single storey rear projection comprising n
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Muslim Burial Ground Folly Lane, Chingford, London, E17 5NT
Non Material Amendment to planning permission reference 222221 granted 14/07/2023 to replace approved drawing S/SP/1377/02 Rev.B (Proposed Site Plan) (19/06/2023) under Condition 2 with MHDSI2I_PL02 (
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Higham Hill in Waltham Forest - Greater London
Higham Hill is a vibrant area located within Walthamstow, part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest in east London. Bordered by Chingford to the north and Leyton to the south, it offers a diverse community with a population of approximately 109,424 as of the 2011 census. Situated about 7.5 miles northeast of Central London, Higham Hill is a key area for planning applications, reflecting its growth and development potential within the bustling urban landscape.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Higham Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Higham Hill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lloyd Park, No data available for publication by HE, Walthamstow St James. 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 Higham Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Walthamstow Reservoirs SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lee Valley; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lee Valley. 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, Higham Hill 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 Higham Hill
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Higham Hill. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 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 Higham Hill.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Higham Hill were full planning applications (37), outline applications (27), discharge of conditions (14). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.