Children’s care home at 214 Vicarage Road, Leyton, London E10

“(Item 4.1) LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST Committee/Date: Planning – 08 th Sep 2026 Application reference: 261510 Applicant: [the applicant]: Vicarage Road, Leyton, London, E10 7HJ Proposed development: Change of Use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to Children's Residential Care Home (Use Class C2).”

“Fig.1: Google Streetview image dated July 2008 3.2 The rear extension was built after April 2024, however it is allowed under permitted development. Off-street parking is available to the front of the property for 2 cars and there is a large rear garden. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in nature which consists of two storey terraced and semi-detached properties.”

“(Item 4.1) 4.3 Apart from a new bicycle rack to the rear garden, no extensions or alterations are proposed to the property. RELEVANT SITE HISTORY 5.1 Planning: There is no relevant planning history.”

“Adjacent/neighbouring sites: None relevant. CONSULTATION 6.1 Public Consultation: The application was advertised by site notice, dated 29 th June 2026. The following addresses were consulted by individual letter notification: • 160 to 176 (even) Capworth Street • 201 to 219 Vicarage Road, Leyton, London, E10 7HQ • 74 to 86 (even) Manor Road The Council received a total of 10 objections, which are summarised below.”

“As highlighted in the Sufficiency Strategy for Children Looked After & Care Leavers 2017-2020, there is a shortage of residential children’s homes within the borough. The Council’s Families and Homes Team also confirmed that local provision of children’s care home is much needed for looked after children.”

“(Item 4.1) 9.9 The change of use would provide a specialist type of residential accommodation while serving an important function in meeting the variety of housing needs in the borough, as well as positively responding to the increasing demand for this type of accommodation within the borough and across London. In light of this, the proposed children’s care home is considered to play an important role in helping to fulfil such demand.”

“(Item 4.1) Objection Received Officer Response borough, particularly in relation to Looked After Children. Detailed justifications are under section 9A in this report. The applicant lacks experience in operating children’s care services The suitability of the operator would be determined by Ofsted during the registration process, and subject to constant inspection and monitoring. The safety and wellbeing of children is also governed by safeguarding legislations.”

“External Consultees Response Metropolitan Police No objection. A planning condition of security measures is recommended. Thames Water No response received. London Fire Brigade No response received.”

“Officers have assessed the drawings and this confirms that each bedroom meets the minimum GIA in terms of national standards. In terms of total gross internal area, the existing property has 116sqm, which can accommodate at least 4b6p over 2 storey dwellings as per Local Plan’s minimum requirement. The proposed children’s home would accommodate 2 children and 1 overnight staff, as such each occupant would benefit from ample internal space.”

“(Item 4.1) 9.39 The property is located within a Controlled Parking Zone. In the event of approval, a car-free clause would be included in the legal agreement to ensure future occupiers are not entitled to a parking permit. Overall, given the existing off-street parking, appropriate management of staff and visitors and a car-free legal agreement, the proposal is not considered to result in unreasonable parking stress in this location.”

“261510 - 214 VICARAGE ROAD, LEYTON, LONDON, E10 7HJ That Planning Permission be GRANTED subject to conditions and informatives and completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106).”