359 Lea Bridge Road

Pending 260987 - Full Planning
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
E10 7LA
Type
Full Planning

Description

Sub-division of the site at 359-361 Lea Bridge Road and construction of a part one and part two storey extension including a first floor balcony comprising two self-contained residential units (2 x 2-bed) (Use Class C3) including provision of rooftop amenity space, secure bicycle parking, refuse and recycling facilities and boundary treatment.

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