37 Forest View, Chingford, London, E4 7AU

Pending 260995 - Householder Planning
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
E4 7AU
Type
Householder Planning

Description

Construction of single storey side extensions, partial change of use of existing garage to utility space, extension of existing garage, rear dormer roof extension, replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof, reconstruction of existing rear dormer, PV array and alterations to fenestration including installation of two roof-lights at front roof.

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