64 Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London, E4 7PR

Pending 260926 - Full Planning
Council
Date received
7 May 2026
Postcode
E4 7PR
Type
Full Planning

Description

Construction of part seven and part five storey building comprising a mixed use development of 36no. residential units (Use Class C3) and commercial (Use Class E) floorspace, together with associated amenity spaces, play space provision, cycle and vehicle parking, refuse and recycling facilities, service bays, landscaping and other associated works.

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