Waltham Forest is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #81 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.

One of the strictest councils

only 77% approved vs 90% nationally

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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

75%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #81 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

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