Highams Park, Waltham Forest - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highams Park, Waltham Forest - Greater London.
Waltham Forest - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highams Park are administered by London Borough Of Waltham Forest. View the full London Borough Of Waltham Forest planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Highams Park
Highams Park, located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is a vibrant district situated 8.1 miles (13 km) northeast of Charing Cross and adjacent to the picturesque Epping Forest. This area's proximity to green spaces and its connection to central London make it a noteworthy location for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Chingford and Woodford Green
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highams Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highams Park.
- 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 Highams Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Highams Park.
- - 17 Falmouth Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9QL
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a single storey outbuilding within the rear garden.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 23 Falmouth Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9QN
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a single storey rear infill extension and installation of bi-fold doors.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 32 Mead Crescent, Chingford, London, E4 6NX
Construction of a front porch.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 30 Warboys Crescent, Chingford, London, E4 9HR
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend 3.98m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3.55m and an eaves height of 2.86m.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Chingford Hatch Post Office, 19 Hatch Lane, Chingford, London, E4 6LP
Prior approval for change of use of ground floor from commercial use (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) providing one residential unit together with refuse/recycling storage facilities and bi
Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 35 Ropers Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9EG
Construction of a singe storey side and rear wrap-around extension, rear dormer roof extension and roof-light to the front roof slope.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 21 Ropers Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9EG
Construction of a rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2 roof-lights to the side roof slope and 1 roof-light to the front roof slope.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 210 New Road, Chingford, London, E4 9SJ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of three roof lights to front roof slope.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 29 Warboys Crescent, Chingford, London, E4 9HR
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 22 Coolgardie Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9HP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 250 Larkshall Road, Chingford, London, E4 6NP
Demolition of existing garage, subdivision of site and construction of one two-storey dwelling house (1x3-bed) (Use Class C3) together with hard and soft landscaping, boundary walls/fencing, refuse/re
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 17 Falmouth Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9QL
Construction of single storey lower ground floor rear extension and part first floor rear extension together with installation of 4 roof-lights at side roof slopes of existing main roof and installati
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Chingford Hatch Post Office, 19 Hatch Lane, Chingford, London, E4 6LP
Prior approval for change of use of ground floor from commercial use (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) providing one residential unit (1x2-bed) (use Class C3) together with refuse/recycling
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 48 Castle Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9QD
Retention of single storey outbuilding within rear garden.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 199 Larkshall Road, Chingford, London, E4 6NT
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend 5.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3.60m and an eaves height of 2.55m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 75 Handsworth Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9PG
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission reference 232396 granted 18/12/2023 for modification of rear window to be round instead of square and modifications to the side dormer.
Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 7 East View, Chingford, London, E4 9JA
Construction of a single storey rear extension and patio.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 26 Woodview Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9SL
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a dormer roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety screen), together with installation of two roof lights to front roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Lynton House, 1 Falmouth Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9QL
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 3.30m and an eaves height of 3.00m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 6, Peasmead Terrace New Road, Chingford, London, E4 6NU
Construction of dropped kerb to facilitate vehicular access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Highams Park in Waltham Forest - Greater London
Highams Park, located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is a vibrant district situated 8.1 miles (13 km) northeast of Charing Cross and adjacent to the picturesque Epping Forest. This area's proximity to green spaces and its connection to central London make it a noteworthy location for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highams Park a particularly low-crime area.
Highams Park has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodford Green, Ropers Field. 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 Highams Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 4 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, Highams Park 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 Highams Park
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Highams Park. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 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 Highams Park.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highams Park were full planning applications (31), outline applications (28), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.