2 Gilwell Close, Chingford, London, E4 7RZ

Pending 260922 - Full Planning
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
E4 7RZ
Type
Full Planning

Description

Sub-division of land and construction of 2 x 2-storey building to create 2x 3-bedroom single-dwelling houses with associated vehicle parking, refuse/recycle waste storage, bicycle storage, and boundary fencing/walls. Installation of rear door and side gate at ground floor level at 2 Gilwell Close.

6.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#84 of 282

Waltham Forest is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 282. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Waltham Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 77% approved vs 90% nationally.

Waltham Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
74%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #274 of 282
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #274 of 282
98%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #24 of 282
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #21 of 282
48%
Minor dwellings approved
113 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
54%
Change of use approved
54 decided
1,332
Total decisions
341 refused in 2025