Planning Applications in
Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is part of the London region. Search any postcode in Waltham Forest to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
Waltham Forest Council is often written as LBWF. The authority covers Walthamstow, Leyton and Chingford and the surrounding parishes.
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Planning Application Types in Waltham Forest
Based on 1011 applications tracked between 2026-04-27 and 2026-10-26.
Householder
29% of all applications
Full
16% of all applications
All Other
12% of all applications
Householder planning permission
10% of all applications
Lawful development: Proposed use
8% of all applications
Full planning permission
7% of all applications
Waltham Forest Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-04-27 to 2026-10-26 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Waltham Forest
PlanWatch currently holds 1,011 Waltham Forest planning records across 675 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-04-27 to 2026-10-26. The most common categories in this dataset are Householder (297), Full (163), All Other (126).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Waltham Forest
Latest applications submitted to Waltham Forest council.
Variation of Conditions 3 (approved plans and documents), 4 (external materials), 5 (boundary treatments) and 6 (landscaping) attached to planning permission reference 193506, granted 14 July 2022, to allow for amendments to the approved...
13 - 23 St James Street, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, E17 7PJ
Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of three roof lights to front roof slope.
147 Brettenham Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AX
Construction of a hip to gable side roof extension at No. 47; construction of a single storey side and rear extension, first floor extension and dormer roof extension to main rear roof at No. 49, together with installation of roof lights to front...
49 Wickham Road, Chingford, London, E4 9JR
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
88 Connaught Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 7AP
Lawful development certificate (Proposed) for the construction of a rear dormer extension and installation of two roof-lights to the front roof slope.
47 Corbett Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3JY
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Waltham Forest council website.
Visit Waltham Forest planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Waltham Forest's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Waltham Forest Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Waltham Forest council planning portal — builtenvironment.walthamforest.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
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