100 Colchester Road, Leyton, London, E10 6HB

Pending 260981 - Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
E10 6HB
Type
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed

Description

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railings), and roof extension above two storey outrigger, with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope.

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