157 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 261884 - Householder Planning
Extensions & alterations
Council
Waltham Forest 5.6/10
Date received
5 Sept 2026
Postcode
E4 8AG
Type
Householder Planning

Description

Conversion of garage into habitable space including replacement of garage door with a window.. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 30 Oct 2026, from recent householder applications across the UK.

Day 9 of the 56-day target. Councils usually decide householder applications by day 55.

Day 947 days to the 56-day target
71%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
31,301decided in the last year

Plota live figures for householder applications decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent householder applications in Waltham Forest to go on. Waltham Forest decision record →

Site constraints 5

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 Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.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.
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
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.
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Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
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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Other new applications on this street

18 Jun 2026Refused

74 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8HE

Construction of a single storey rear extension.

261473
11 Jun 2026Pending

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Installation of 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign.

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3 Jul 2026Approved

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Construction of a single storey rear extension.

261532
26 Jun 2026Decided

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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

2023 Approved
168 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AZ
Construction of a side roof extension including the construction of parapet wall.
233129
2023 Approved
168 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AZ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a hip to gable side roof exte…
232397
2022 Approved
163 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Formation of dropped kerb and permeable hardstanding.
223192
2022 Approved
192 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AZ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main…
221911
2021 Refused
191 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Dropped kerb in front of the property to construct asphalt car parking space.
212220
2022 Approved
160 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AZ
Construction of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level.
221300
2021 Approved
184 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AZ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) – Construction of hip to gable side roof extens…
210780
2021 Approved
175 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Construction of single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension, and dormer roof…
211109
2020 Approved
112 Priory Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8AD
Construction of single storey front and side extension.
202305
2020 Refused
167 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Formation of hardstanding to front of property together with dropped kerb/vehicle crossov…
200262
2019 Refused
161 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Retention of single storey outbuilding at rear garden with alterations (amended descripti…
193240
2019 Withdrawn
112 Priory Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8AD
Construction of single storey front and side extension.
192284
2019 Refused
167 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Formation of dropped kerb/vehicle crossover.
192091
2019 Withdrawn
147 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Formation of dropped kerb/vehicle crossover.
191120
2018 Approved
181 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Enlargement of dropped kerb/vehicle crossover.
184277
2018 Approved
147 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Construction of part one and part two storey rear extension.
181866
2018 Approved
169 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Construction of single storey rear extension.
180504
2017 Approved
169 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) – Construction of hip to gable side roof extens…
173267
2017 Approved
169 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Construction of part two, part single storey side and rear extension with alteration of h…
173266
2016 Approved
173 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main…
164073
2016 Refused
181 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
1) Subdivision of existing 1 x 4 bedroom end of terrace house to form an additional 1x 3…
162043
2016 Approved
149 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Formation of vehicle crossover.
161156
2016 Approved
110 Priory Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8AD
An application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed development - Loft con…
160501
2016 Approved
161 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AG
Formation of vehicular crossover
160074
2025 Approved
156 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AZ
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend…
251285
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. View full council performance
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings