2016
Refused
9 Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EH
Larger Home Extension
33 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
262065 - Prior Approval - Larger Home Extension
Description
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend 6.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3.00m and an eaves height of 2.70m. Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicts a decision between 3 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026, from recent prior approvals across the UK.
Day 11 of the 56-day target. Councils usually decide prior approvals by day 37.
Day 1145 days to the 56-day target
89%decided within 8 weeks
72%approved
14,766decided in the last year
Plota live figures for prior approvals decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent prior approvals in Waltham Forest to go on. Waltham Forest decision record →
Site constraints 3
Article 4 direction
Other Article 4 Direction Area. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Waltham Forest AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Also on the record
Inside the Waltham Forest built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
3 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main…
2025
Approved
31 Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EH
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2025
Approved
5 Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EH
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2025
Approved
36 Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EH
Construction of single storey rear extension
2025
Approved
26 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
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Approved
55 Chaucer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BE
Construction of first floor side extension and front extension to facilitate a conversion…
2024
Approved
31 Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EH
Construction of a single storey outbuilding at rear garden and alteration to side boundar…
2024
Approved
17 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension.
2024
Approved
17 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main…
2024
Approved
52 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main…
2024
Approved
52 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
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2024
Refused
55 Chaucer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BE
Construction of first floor side and rear extension and conversion of garage into a habit…
2024
Approved
41 Chaucer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BE
Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, with installation of two roof li…
2023
Approved
31 Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EH
Construction of a single storey garage building at rear garden area.
2023
Approved
31 Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EH
Construction of a two storey side and single storey rear extension at ground and first fl…
2022
Withdrawn
1 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
Replacement of ground floor rear elevation door and windows with bi-fold and flat roof to…
2023
Approved
31 Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EH
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2023
Approved
53 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
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Approved
53 Spencer Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BD
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Approved
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Construction of single storey rear extension with two roof lanterns.
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Approved
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Installation of external wall insulation to front and rear elevations
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Approved
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Waltham Forest
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#116 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Waltham Forest is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #80 out of 296. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 79% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Waltham Forest decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #284 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #284 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #80 of 296
22%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #25 of 296
49%
Minor dwellings approved
113 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
56 decided
1,391
Total decisions
332 refused in the year to March 2026