Walthamstow Academy, 140 Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP

Pending 260203
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Postcode
E17 5DP

Description

Retention of a roof-mounted air source heat pump, and extraction/ventilation flue at roof level and eastern elevation.

Waltham Forest
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#119 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Waltham Forest is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #81 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Waltham Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
74%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #285 of 292
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #284 of 292
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #81 of 292
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #22 of 292
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