174 Brookscroft Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JR

Pending 260215
Council
Date received
26 Jan 2026
Postcode
E17 4JR

Description

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof and roof extension above two storey outrigger, together with installation of three roof lights to front roof slope.

6.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#88 of 277

Waltham Forest is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 277. 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%) #269 of 277
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #269 of 277
98%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #24 of 277
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #21 of 277
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