ARLEY WORKS, 33 Sutherland Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6BH Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 261717 - Full Planning
Date received
28 Jul 2026
Postcode
E17 6BH
Type
Full Planning

Description

Part retention of existing building with proposed upward extension, rear single storey extension, and external alterations to facilitate a six-storey mixed use development comprising change of use of ground floor from Use Class B8 to Use Class E and provision of 22no. self-contained residential units (Use Class C3) on upper floors, bicycle and bin stores, landscaping, photovoltaic (PV) panels, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

Waltham Forest
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#116 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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