Almadene, 19 - 21 The Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9LB

Pending 260578
Council
Date received
2 Mar 2026
Postcode
E4 9LB

Description

Change of use from a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) into two self-contained family dwelling houses (2 x 3-bedroom) (Use Class C3)  with rear dormers, three roof-lights to the front roof slopes, single storey ground...

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

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