Leyton, Waltham Forest - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leyton, Waltham Forest - Greater London.
Waltham Forest - Greater London · England · Town
About Leyton
Leyton, located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is a vibrant town in East London, bordered by Walthamstow, Leytonstone, and Stratford. The area features notable landmarks such as New Spitalfields Market and Leyton Orient Football Club, as well as part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Predominantly made up of terraced houses built between 1870 and 1910, Leyton also includes some modern housing estates, making it a diverse location for potential planning applications. It lies approximately 6.2 miles (10 km) north-east of Charing Cross.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Leyton and Wanstead
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 025D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leyton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leyton.
- 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 Leyton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Leyton.
- - 23 Windsor Road, Leyton, London, E10 5LP
Lawful development certificate (Proposed) for the construction of a rear dormer extension to the main roof, extension above the two storey rear outrigger and installation of two roof-lights to the fro
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Land to north/south of, Tollgate West, Stanway Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 20 (lighting) following permission 240626
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The Score Centre, 100 Oliver Road, Leyton, London, E10 5JY
Submission of details pursuant to condition 16 (Noise Impact Assessment) attached to planning permission reference 233025, granted 15/11/2024.
Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 31 Ruckholt Close, Leyton, London, E10 5NX
Retrospective change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 110 Windsor Road, Leyton, London, E10 5LR
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) – Use of property as two self-contained flats.
Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 20a Goldsmith Road, Leyton, London, E10 5HA
Replacement of existing double glazed uPVC framed casement windows with new double glazed uPVC casement windows. Replacement of existing double glazed uPVC framed front door and double glazed timber f
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 3 Brisbane Road, Leyton, London, E10 5NE
Construction of a single storey side infill extension together with alterations to the rear elevation comprising of installation of Crittall style framed doors to the ground floor rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 21 Grange Park Road, Leyton, London, E10 5EP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed)-Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof and extension above two storey rear outrigger together with installation of two roof-lights to front r
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 6 Ruckholt Close, Leyton, London, E10 5NX
Construction of a two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - First Floor Flat 2, 49 Windsor Road, Leyton, London, E10 5LP
Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, and roof extension above two storey outrigger, with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope and one roof light to first floor flat
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 15 Oliver Road, Leyton, London, E10 5JY
Construction of a replacement wraparound rear extension roof and installation of a rear door at ground floor level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 4 Oliver Road, Leyton, London, E10 5JY
(1). Construction of a two storey rear extension. (2). Construction of a front porch.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 76 Windsor Road, Leyton, London, E10 5LR
Construction of single storey wraparound rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - The Score Centre, 100 Oliver Road, Leyton, London, E10 5JY
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 29 (BREEAM) of S73 planning permission reference 242025 granted 15/11/2024 (attached to planning permission reference 212178, granted 27/10/2010).
Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 28 Windsor Road, Leyton, London, E10 5LR
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, and roof extension above two storey outrigger, with installation of two roof lights to front roof s
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 67 Thornhill Road, Leyton, London, E10 5LL
Construction of a replacement single storey wraparound rear extension together with alterations to side and rear fenestrations at first floor level to include the resizing of a rear window and install
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 57a Grange Park Road,
Construction of an additional level above the existing two-storey residential block to facilitate the creation of a self-contained flat (1 x 1-bed) (Use Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 1 Balmoral Road, Leyton, London, E10 5ND
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission reference 230590 granted 11/05/2023 to allow for a reconfiguration to the positioning and size of windows within rear elevation, omission of window within
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 79 Thornhill Road, Leyton, London, E10 5LL
Construction of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 1 Balmoral Road, Leyton, London, E10 5ND
Minor Material Amendment to vary Condition 2 reference 202392, granted 23/12/2020 to allow for a reduction in height to timber screening on south side of first floor terrace (residential units 2-4). I
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Leyton in Waltham Forest - Greater London
Leyton, located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is a vibrant town in East London, bordered by Walthamstow, Leytonstone, and Stratford. The area features notable landmarks such as New Spitalfields Market and Leyton Orient Football Club, as well as part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Predominantly made up of terraced houses built between 1870 and 1910, Leyton also includes some modern housing estates, making it a diverse location for potential planning applications. It lies approximately 6.2 miles (10 km) north-east of Charing Cross.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leyton a particularly low-crime area.
Leyton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thornhill Road, Leyton, Bakers Arms, Leyton Town Centre. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leyton 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 Leyton
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Leyton. Of these, 30% were approved.
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 Leyton.
The most common application types near Leyton were full planning applications (37), outline applications (17), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 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.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 7 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
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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.