Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest - Greater London.
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About Upper Walthamstow
Upper Walthamstow is a vibrant area located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, east London, approximately 7.5 miles northeast of Central London. It is bordered by Chingford to the north, Snaresbrook and South Woodford to the east, Leyton and Leytonstone to the south, and Tottenham to the west. With a population of around 109,424 as of the 2011 census, this town presents a dynamic setting for planning applications and urban development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Walthamstow
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 010B
Crime Statistics
621 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 165
- anti-social-behaviour: 111
- theft-from-the-person: 50
- other-theft: 45
- public-order: 43
- burglary: 41
- vehicle-crime: 38
- criminal-damage-arson: 36
- drugs: 30
- shoplifting: 26
- robbery: 15
- other-crime: 11
- bicycle-theft: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 3
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Walthamstow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Walthamstow.
- 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 Upper Walthamstow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Upper Walthamstow.
- - HOUSING OFFICE Marlowe Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HA
Submission of partial details pursuant to Condition 22 (carbon emissions) of planning permission reference 213611, granted 24/02/2023.
Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 110 Forest Rise, Walthamstow, London, E17 3PW
Construction of ground and first floor extensions to the side and rear elevations along with replacement roof structure to the rear. Alterations to the fenestration including news windows to the side
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Square, Colchester
Application to discharge condition 8 (gates/railings) of planning permission 232565
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - JASSAL COURT, 3A Stocksfield Road, E17 3FF
Prior approval for the construction of a roof extension to create an additional storey providing 1 x studio and 1 x 1 bed self-contained flats (Class C3)
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 39 Upper Walthamstow Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3QG
Amalgamation of two existing flats into one dwellinghouse (1x4-bed) (Use Class C3).
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Station Hill Reading
Consultation from Reading Borough Council for the following proposal Reserved Matters application pursuant to Outline Planning Permission ref. 192032 for the development of Plots A, B and D comprising
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 46 Barrett Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9ET
Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 57 Woodlands Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3LD
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof and roof extension above two storey outrigger.
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Surgery, 107 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 9HS
Prior approval for change of use of rear outbuilding from commercial use (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) providing one residential unit (1x1-bed) (use Class C3) together with refuse/recycl
Type: Amendment | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 57 Fyfield Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3RE
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 - - 6 Waverley Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3LQ
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission reference 251113 granted 19/08/2025 to allow for the increase of the width of the extension to build on boundary line of 8 Wav
Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 96 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HX
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Installation of a ventilation duct and external termination to facilitate the operation of a ceramic café (pottery-painting studio).
Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 13 Havant Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3JE
Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land west of Kingfisher Grove Three Mile Cross Wokingham
Application for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning approval 201002 dated 31.01.2023 (APP/X0360/W/22/3304042). Condition 7 relates to details of the construction
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 74 Upper Walthamstow Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3QQ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, and roof extension above two storey outrigger, together with installation of two roof lights to fro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 855 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AT
Construction of a single storey rear infill extension to existing ground floor commercial unit, together with installation of two roof lights to the front roof slope, two roof lights to the rear roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 245a Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3NT
Continuation of use of ground floor unit as a mixed use day nursery (Class E(f)) and community hall (Class F2).
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 6 Fyfield Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3RG
Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, and roof extension above two storey outrigger, with installation of four roof lights to front roof slope.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 15 Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9HH
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension that would extend 6.00m and 0.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3.00m and an eaves height of
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 38 Salters Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3PQ
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Upper Walthamstow in Waltham Forest - Greater London
Upper Walthamstow is a vibrant area located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, east London, approximately 7.5 miles northeast of Central London. It is bordered by Chingford to the north, Snaresbrook and South Woodford to the east, Leyton and Leytonstone to the south, and Tottenham to the west. With a population of around 109,424 as of the 2011 census, this town presents a dynamic setting for planning applications and urban development opportunities.
The Upper Walthamstow area recorded 621 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Upper Walthamstow has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Forest School, Bakers Arms, St Mary's Church (Walthamstow Village), Whipps Cross Road, Orford 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 Upper Walthamstow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 6 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, Upper Walthamstow 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 Upper Walthamstow
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Upper Walthamstow. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Upper Walthamstow.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Walthamstow were full planning applications (43), outline applications (29), discharge of conditions (19). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 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.