Leytonstone, Waltham Forest - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leytonstone, Waltham Forest - Greater London.
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About Leytonstone
Leytonstone is a vibrant area in East London, situated within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Positioned approximately 7 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it shares borders with Wanstead to the north-east, Forest Gate to the south-east, Stratford to the south-west, Leyton to the west, and Walthamstow to the north-west—making it a well-connected locality for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Leyton and Wanstead
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 028A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leytonstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leytonstone.
- 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 Leytonstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Leytonstone.
- - 2 Vernon Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4QU
Construction of a dormer roof extension to main rear roof, roof extension above two storey rear outrigger, raising the ridge roof height and installation of two roof-lights to front roof slope.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 1, BUXTON COURT, 2 Hanbury Drive, Leytonstone, London, E11 1GB
Replacement of the existing timber single-glazed doors with timber framed double-glazed doors.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - STREET RECORD Ashbridge Road
Tree Preservation Order 02-19 G1. Land rear of Ashridge Road (10 Lime & 1 Sycamore) Reduce radial crown of trees in group by 6m to leave a finished crown height of 12m from ground level. Remove all ba
Type: Trees | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Square, Colchester
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 of application 232565
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 69 Browning Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AR
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Confirmation that planning permission ref. 203512, granted on 23 September 2021, has been lawfully implemented and therefore remains extant.
Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 83 Harold Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4QX
Construction of a single storey rear wrap-around extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Flat B, 35 Beacontree Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AX
Construction of a rear dormer roof extension to the main roof, extension over the existing two storey rear outrigger and installation of two roof-lights to the front roof slope.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 31 Barclay Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3DQ
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: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 815 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 1HQ
Construction of a roof extension above existing first floor to provide one additional storey and facilitate the conversion of the upper floors into 5 bedsits with shared kitchen and dining area.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 40 Fillebrook Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4AT
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Use of property as a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).
Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 47 Browning Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AR
Replacement timber framed windows and doors at all elevations.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 45 Browning Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AR
Replacement of existing single and double glazed timber framed sliding sash and casement windows with double glazed timber framed sliding sash and casement windows. Replacement of existing timber fram
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - British Legion Club, 698a High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AJ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 6 (Construction Logistics Plan) attached to planning permission reference 223174, granted 31/01/2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Rear Of 682 High Road Leytonstone, E11 3AA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (Sustainable Urban Drainage System) attached to planning permission reference 240365, granted 04/11/2024.
Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 20a Bushwood, Leytonstone, London, E11 3BN
Replacement of existing timber framed sash windows and uPVC casement windows with new double glazed timber sash and casement windows. Replacement of front and side doors with double glazed timber fram
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 12 Bushwood, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AY
Construction of hip to gable rear roof extension with recess balcony, side dormer roof windows to both sides of roof, together with installation of three roof-lights at front roof.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 13 Mornington Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3BE
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear road and roof extension above two storey outrigger, together with installation of two roof lights to fron
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 6 Gainsborough Road, E11 1HT
Prior approval for change of use from commercial use (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) providing four self-contained residential units (1x2-bed & 3x1-bed) together with two parking spaces, r
Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - C E C O S House, 11 Kirkdale Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1HP
Installation of railings (including gates) to front of site boundary with Kirkdale Road.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 20 Beacontree Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AX
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a single storey rear wrap-around extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of Leytonstone in Waltham Forest - Greater London
Leytonstone is a vibrant area in East London, situated within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Positioned approximately 7 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it shares borders with Wanstead to the north-east, Forest Gate to the south-east, Stratford to the south-west, Leyton to the west, and Walthamstow to the north-west—making it a well-connected locality for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leytonstone a particularly low-crime area.
Leytonstone has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Forest School, Snaresbrook, Aldersbrook, Wanstead Village, Wanstead Park, Whipps Cross Road, Wanstead Grove, Browning Road. 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 Leytonstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 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.
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Planning Activity in Leytonstone
In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near Leytonstone. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Leytonstone.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leytonstone were full planning applications (60), outline applications (31), discharge of conditions (23). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 48 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 100 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Upton planning applications
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- Stratford planning applications
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.