Six homes and shop at 176 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London E17

“Committee/Date: Planning – 07 July 2026 Application reference: 260141 Applicant: F.C. RE Ltd. Location: 176 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HX Proposed development: Demolition of existing building at 176 Wood Street and the construction of a five-storey mixed-use commercial and residential building to provide 6 self-contained residential units (4x1-bed & 2x4-bed) (Use Class C3) and one commercial unit at ground floor (Use Class E).”

“The proposal is for the demolition of the existing building, and construction of a five storey mixed-use commercial and residential building to provide a ground floor commercial unit and six self-contained residential units (4x1-bed & 2x4-bed). To rectify the imbalanced width along Wood Street and Vallentin Road, a land swap is proposed. The proposed building would be set back from the current position on Wood Street to provide wider pavement and public realm.”

“The application relates to a corner plot, which currently hosts a part two and part three storey building situated on the western side of Wood Street, at its junction with Vallentin Road. The building projects forward of the main building frontages on Wood Street, leaving a narrow pavement of only 1.7m wide. The elevation fronting Vallentin Road benefits from a full height mural. Five council bike stands are situated to the front as well as a telecom box.”

“The ground floor level comprises two commercial units, including a dental practice and a hairdresser. The upper floors accommodate two self-contained one-bedroom units which were converted from an office use in 2009, under planning permission reference: 021691. The site falls within the Wood Street Strategic Location and District Centre. The surrounding area consists of a mix of residential and commercial uses.”

“Planning 1.16. There is no relevant application. Pre-application 1.17. Pre-application reference: PRE_21_0330 is the latest pre-application relevant to the current scheme. Advice was sought for a six storey building to provide 9 dwellings (4 x 1 bed;3 x 2 bed; 2 x 3 bed) with commercial use on the ground floor. This application has subsequently been submitted following the pre-application. Planning Enforcement 1.18. There is no enforcement history. 6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION”

“That Planning Permission be GRANTED subject to conditions and informatives and completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106) with the following Heads of Terms: Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC): Financial contribution of £3,900 towards Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Strategy (SAMMS).”

“That authority to be given to the Assistant Director - Development Management and Building Control in consultation with the Council’s Legal Services for the sealing of the S106 Agreement and to agree any minor amendments to the conditions or the legal agreement on the terms set out above. 1.3.”

“Please see Section 11A in the full assessment below. Proposed height is excessive The proposal has been sympathetically designed and taken hints from surrounding area in terms of building height, massing and materials. Please see Section 11B in the full assessment below. Road safety and disruption caused by the proposed delivery and servicing The Council’s Highways Team has reviewed the proposal and raised no concerns of safety or transport impacts.”

“Informatives: - Developer Highway Works informative - Public Highway Boundary informative - LBWF Network Operations informative - Street Naming and Numbering informative Transport Policy No response. Design The proposal is supported in design terms, subject to conditions securing materials, detailing and shopfront design.”

“RESOLVED: That planning permission be GRANTED, in line with the recommendations, conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in the committee report for application 260141 for demolition of existing building at 176 Wood Street and the construction of a five-storey mixed-use commercial and residential building to provide 6 self-contained residential units (4x1-bed & 2x4-bed) (Use Class C3) and one commercial unit at ground floor (Use Class E).”

“Highways and Transportation: • Car free clause with future residents not entitled to parking permits • Facilitating Highway works under a S278 agreement will be required upon completion of the development, prior to occupation.”