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Planning appeals in Waltham Forest London Borough Council, 2026
69 appeals decided in 2026, 19% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed22 October 20266011485Land Adjoining 120 Warner Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7DZ
the demolition of existing garages and construction of a single storey house
- Allowed20 October 2026601308553 Badlis Road, London, E17 5LG
a rear dormer loft conversion with conservation style rooflights on front slope
- Dismissed29 September 20266012954Unit 1, 6 - 10, Central Parade, 137 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4RT
the installation of a proposed new Global street hub
- Dismissed29 September 2026· advert6012953Unit 1, 6 - 10, Central Parade, 137 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4RT
the installation of a proposed new Global street hub
- Dismissed28 September 20266011926220 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3AY
a change of use of the ground floor from Class E use to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)
- Dismissed28 September 2026· minor6011324L/A to 2 Claremont Road, London, E17 5RJ
the construction of a two storey dwellinghouse (1 bedroom) (Use class C3) including landscaping and ancillary refuse and cycle storage
- Dismissed25 September 2026· householder6014032684 Forest Road, London, E17 3ED
a single storey wraparound rear extension
- Dismissed25 September 2026· householder601182129 Maynard Road, Walthamstow, E17 9JE
a single storey wraparound rear extension
- Dismissed24 September 20266009354865 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow Waltham Forest, E17 9DS
- Dismissed18 September 2026· minor6011375Land to R/O 34-40 Hillcrest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4AP
Construction of single storey building to facilitate the provision of a self-contained dwelling (bungalow) including bicycle/bin storage, rear garden and associated landscaping on land to the rear of 34-40 Hillcrest Road
- Dismissed17 September 2026337047241 Lister Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DS
- Dismissed9 September 20266010391285 High Road Leyton, Leyton, E10 5QN
Construction of single storey side and rear extensions to the ground floor commercial unit together with a new glazed shopfront, side access doors, boundary treatment and provision of bin storage
- Dismissed25 August 20266006727271 Forest Road, Walthamstow, Londopn, E17 6HD
Retrospective application for retention of rear extension extended to approved extension (15 years old), altered roof form (eave height not changed) and replacement of external timber cladding with brick at the existing place of worship
- Allowed7 August 2026· householder60099676 Norton Close, Chingford, London, E4 8LS
a single storey rear extension and a first floor rear extension together with installation of side windows at first floor level
- Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6009622Garages Rear Of 65 To 79 Roberts Road, Walthamstow, E17 4LP
demolition of existing garages and construction of two two-storey dwelling houses (1 x 3 bedroom and 1 x 2 bedroom) (Use Class C3) together with associated hard and soft landscaping, access gate, bicycle parking, refuse and recycling storage facilities and associated heat pumps
- Dismissed6 August 2026· householder6006586219 Old Church Road, Chingford, E4 6RB
Loft conversion with rear dormer to add 2 ensuite bedrooms
- Dismissed4 August 20266007767264 Markhouse Road, London, E17 8EF
the change of use from a (C3) 2-bedroom upper-floor flat into a (C4) HMO property
- Dismissed3 August 20266011169803 First Floor Flat Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS
construction of a mansard extension to the main roof, extension above the two-storey rear outrigger and installation of two roof-lights to the front roof slope
- Dismissed3 August 20266011168799 A Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS
construction of a mansard extension to the main roof, extension above the two-storey rear outrigger and installation of two roof-lights to the front roof slope
- Dismissed3 August 20266010204797 First Floor Flat A, Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS
a mansard roof extension
- Dismissed31 July 2026· minor60078255, Downsell Road, Stratford, E15 2Tr
change of use from a single family dwelling to 2 flats comprising a three-bedroom family unit at ground floor and first floor level and studio within the extended loft space: both units facilitated by a single-storey side and rear extension as well as dormer extension
- Dismissed30 July 2026· minor6008789200 202 Billet Road, Walthamstow, E17 5DX
for the prior approval for change of use of part rear ground floor from commercial use (Use Class E) to a mixed use of commercial and residential providing one residential unit (use Class C3 and E)
- Dismissed24 July 2026600839942 & 42A, Longacre Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4DT
sub-division of the land at No.42a Longacre Road and construction of three adjoining two storey dwellings (2-bedroom) (Use Class C3) with associated boundary treatment, hard and soft landscaping, refuse, recycling and cycle storage
- Allowed22 July 2026· householder601108041 Empress Avenue, London, E4 8SR
construction of a single storey rear extension with a raised roof lantern
- Allowed21 July 2026· minor60069278 Mulberry Close, Chingford, London, E4 8BS
the retention of a single storey rear extension, two pram stores, replacement fenestration and access ramp, and proposed cycle storage and front boundary wall; and change of use from a dwelling for no more than six residents living together as a single household receiving care (Use Class C3(b)) to a (Use Class C2) family assessment centre for up to 6 families comprising no more than 8 adults and 6 children or 6 adults and 8 children
- Dismissed20 July 2026· householder600920983 Brindwood Road, London, E4 8BA
the erection of part first floor rear extension
- Dismissed20 July 2026· householder6008680120 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6AA
the installation of a combined, secure bicycle and bin storage unit (a Bikebox) at 120 Blackhorse Lane
- Allowed16 July 2026600750038 Second Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 9QH
change of use from a single family dwelling house (Use Class C3) into a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) for 4 persons together with the provision of 3 cycle parking spaces
- Dismissed14 July 202660059926 Cromer Road, Leyton, London, E10 6JA
a change of use from a single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) comprising 5 people (Use Class C4) with installation of cycle storage to front garden
- Dismissed6 July 20266006176Land Adjacent to 99 Antlers Hill, London, E4 7RX
the erection of 2No. two storey semi-detached houses, one 2B4P house and one 2B3P house with private gardens
- Dismissed26 June 2026· householder60061026 Beresford Road, Chingford, E4 6ED
part single storey and part two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, replacement side bay window and replacement front porch with ramp together with a gated entrance and alterations to the fenestration to include a rear window at first floor level and a front window at ground floor level
- Dismissed23 June 2026· householder6003476199 Larkshall Road, Waltham Forest, E4 6NT
single-story rear extension to a semi-detached property with crown roof to rear and side; roof tiles & windows to match existing house; rendered walls to match neighbour
- Dismissed12 June 2026· commercial3378263Napier Arms Bus Stand, Woodford New Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9DH
a D48 digital display
- Dismissed28 May 2026· householder600727054 Century Road, Walthamstow, E17 6JB
the construction of a dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with raising the ridge roof height and installation of two roof lights to front roof slope
- Allowed28 May 2026· householder600447518A Terling Close, Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, E11 3NP
a single-storey rear side extension
- Dismissed22 May 2026· minor600313652 Withy Mead, Chingford, Waltham Forest, E4 6JZ
sub-divide the site to two plots to include one 2-bed house and one self-contained studio flat
- Dismissed15 May 2026· householder6002197189 Winns Avenue, London, E17 5HB
Retrospective application for a single storey and first floor rear extension, hip to gable side roof extension with a dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of three roof lights to front roof slope and formation of openings at side roof elevation to facilitate the installation of two windows
- Allowed14 May 2026· ldc336203586 Clacton Road, London, E17 8AR
the proposed change of use from Class C3(a), single family dwelling to Class C3(b) single household (children’s home) of no more than 5 children from ages 13-17 under the supervision of experienced adult carers
- Allowed13 May 2026· householder337396026 Russell Road, Chingford, London, E4 8HB
the erection of a first floor side extension
- Dismissed6 May 2026· commercial6005562118 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6NH
the replacement of existing advertisement poster with an internally illuminated D48 digital advertising display
- Dismissed5 May 2026· householder600574748 Castle Avenue, Chingford, Waltham Forest, E4 9QD
Single storey detached outbuilding within rear garden
- Dismissed1 May 2026· householder60055132 Lambourne Gardens, Chingford, London, E4 7SG
a two storey side extension
- Notice varied and upheld27 April 2026· enforcement334526466 Huxley Road, London, E10 5QU
- Notice varied and upheld27 April 2026· enforcement334526366 Huxley Road, London, E10 5QU
without planning permission, the material change of use of the land as dwellinghouse C4 use class to a Large House in Multiple Occupation (‘HMO’) (Sui Generis Use Class) incorporating a hotel let (Use class C1)
- Dismissed20 April 2026· householder6002550156 Twickenham Road, Leytonstone, E11 4BH
construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railings), together with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope and construction of a single storey rear extension
- Notice varied and upheld20 April 2026· enforcement334789679 Rosebank Road (Unit 79), London, E17 8NH
without planning permission, change of use of the Land from car sales (Use class Sui Generis) to MOT test centre, car repair centre, car servicing, MOT repairs, Engine repairs and rebuilds, car body repairs, dent removal, breakdown recovery, car valeting, cambelt repairs, tow bar fitting, wheel alignment, power cleaning of cars and other associated works and repairs (Use class Sui Generis)
- Dismissed17 April 2026· minor6003978121, Hall Lane, Chingford, Waltham Forest, E4 8HW
conversion of existing single dwellinghouse (6-bedroom) to three self- contained residential units (1 x 3-Bed, 1 x 1-Bed and 1 x Studio) (Use Class C3). Associated work to include construction of a single storey rear extension, replacement side extension, installation of rear door at ground floor level, replacement rear window at first floor level and installation of side windows at ground floor level. Provision of two car parking spaces within the front forecourt, bicycle parking and refuse recycling storage facilities (Amended Description)
- Dismissed17 April 2026· minor6003639First Floor Flat, 204 Hainault Road, Leytonstone, E11 1EP
the construction of a dormer roof extension to main rear roof and roof extension above two storey rear outrigger, together with installation of three roof-lights to front roof slope
- Allowed13 April 2026· householder600545753 Hartington Road, London, E17 8AS
for the Construction of a single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension and dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of one roof light and two solar panels to front roof slope; Alterations to front and rear elevation comprising of replacement windows and front door; and Construction of front boundary wall and installation of metal gate and bike storage to front garden
- Dismissed24 March 2026· householder6003335102 Normanshire Drive, Chingford London, E4 9HD
described in the application form as follows: “erection of single-storey ancillary garden studio flat, following the demolition of the existing garage and the side extension toilet at ground floor (main house) to create adequate disabled access from the main street through a ramp
- Dismissed16 March 2026· householder600226140 Larkswood Road, Chingford, E4 9DT
Erection of ground floor rear conservatory
- Dismissed4 March 2026· minor3375679173 Grove Road, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow , E17 9BZ
the erection of a 1 x studio new build dwelling, facilitated by the demolition of the existing storage structure and associated subdivision of the site and landscaping alterations from the host dwelling, with associated cycle and refuse storage and some external alterations and demolitions
- Dismissed25 February 2026· minor3360432389 High Road Leyton, London, E10 5NA
construction of new boundary wall at rear garden, use of rear garden as a seating area and installation of retractable roof at ground floor rear elevation without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 222226, dated 16 August 2023
- Allowed18 February 2026· householder337225827 Rosedene Terrace, London, London, E10 5LS
Partial single storey extension at first floor over the existing flat roof at ground floor to provide 16m2 additional floorspace comprising 1 additional bedroom and 1 additional bathroom. No tree works are proposed
- Dismissed13 February 2026· minor3375609107 Clementina Road, London, E10 7LU
erection of flat roof extension to ground floor flat to form additional bedroom
- Dismissed10 February 2026· householder337298229, Sunset Avenue , Chingford, London, E4 7LW
Construction of single storey side infill and rear extension with part first floor rear extension
- Dismissed9 February 2026· minor3370904112 Warren Road, London, E10 5QA
single storey rear with conversion of property into 2 separate units
- Dismissed4 February 2026· minor3374755596a, High Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3DA
to convert existing single dwelling into three self-contained residential units, including 1no. studio flat, 2no. one-bedroom flats
- Dismissed30 January 2026· householder3375081182 The Avenue, E4 9RD
Proposed outbuilding to rear
- Dismissed30 January 2026· minor337480414 Grove Green Road, London, E11 4EJ
conversion of residential dwelling into HMO (6 rooms for 6 people)
- Dismissed29 January 2026· minor337216015 Epson Road , London, E10 6ES
described on the application form as “retrospective planning application for the change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The property was originally in C3 use but is currently operating as a C4 HMO for up to six people. This application seeks to regularise the current C4 use through planning permission”
- Dismissed28 January 2026· householder3377216565 High Road, Leyton, London, E10 6PY
- Dismissed28 January 2026· ldc333638731 Madeira Road, London, E11 4AG
Change of use of family dwelling to small house in multiple occupation (HMO) for four people (Use Class C4)
- Allowed28 January 2026· ldc333028930 Brierley Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4JE
Use of property as a house in multiple occupation by up to 4 persons (HMO) (Use Class C4)
- Dismissed27 January 2026· ldc335547640 Chatham Road , Walthamstow, London , E17 6EU
Certificate of lawful use for use of property as a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)
- Dismissed23 January 2026· minor3375120117 Burnham Road, London, E4 8PA
the change of use from Offices, Storage and Light industrial uses (Use Class E(g) and B8) to Members Club, function Centre, Community Centre and Classrooms (Sui Generis Use)
- Allowed19 January 2026· minor3373898Graylaw House, 394 High Road, Leyton, London, E10 6QE
prior approval for the change of use of first floor commercial space (Use Class E) into four self-contained residential units (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed13 January 2026· householder33726963 Buckingham Road, Leyton, London, E10 5NG
rear and side extension to the existing property. This will create a new open plan, ground floor and simplify the existing plan for the first floor. The total additional floor area proposed as part of the ground floor and first floor works is 14.6 sqm. There are also proposed basement and roof extensions, both of which adhere to the permitted development guidelines. This application has a focus on those elements that require planning - the ground floor and first floor extension”
- Dismissed9 January 2026· minor337247810 Sutherland Road, London, E17 6BJ
retrospective change of use from (C3) dwelling into C4 (HMO)”
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