Railway arch refurbishment at ARCH, 74 Rosebank Road, Walthamstow, London E17

“Committee/Date: Planning – 3 rd March 2026 Application reference: 252564 Applicant: [the applicant] (THE ARCH COMPANY PROPERTIES LIMITED) Location: Arch 74 Rosebank Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8NH Proposed development: External refurbishment of existing arch involving removal of the front and rear lean-to structures and repointing of all external masonry walls, new motorised roller shutter and pedestrian access door.”

“RECOMMENDATION 1.1 That planning permission is GRANTED subject to conditions and informatives. REASONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 2.1 The application is referred to Planning Committee due to being called in by a Councillor. SITE AND SURROUNDINGS 3.1 The application site is a railway arch that has been extended by a single storey front extension that covers the plot to the front. Arch 74 Rosebank Road is not internally accessible by the arch on the other side.”

“Within the arch an accessible WC will be created improving accessibility and be in line with inclusive design principles. The proposal in terms of design would be consistent with the existing arches and would result in improving the overall appearance of the area in line with the existing character. Overall, the scheme complies with the aims and objectives of Policy 53. B.”

“The proposal is therefore considered to be acceptable in line with Policy 57. C. Highways, Traffic Management and Parking 9.13 The proposed development would create a new front yard, however the existing retained access through the front extension would not result in any significant change to parking and vehicular movement within the frontage of the arch, and as such, no objections are raised by the Council's highway team or the planning department.”

“Statutory Consultation Consultees Response Highways The applicant must submit a plan showing the proposed palisade fencing in the surrounding context with the public highway boundary clearly visible for Highways to assess the extents of the proposed gate. Environmental Health No comments received. Waste Management No comments received. Nature Conservation Officer Supported the condition proposed for the street tree.”

“That planning permission be granted for Application 252564 for external refurbishment of existing arch involving removal of the front and rear lean-to structures and repointing of all external masonry walls, new motorised roller shutter and pedestrian access door.”