14 temporary homes at 130 Trumpington Road, Forest Gate, London E7

“Committee/Date: Planning – 8 th September 2026 Application reference: 261690 Applicant: [the applicant] of Waltham Forest Location: Trumpington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9EQ Proposed development: Change of use from residential care home (Use Class C2) to temporary accommodation (sui generis) to provide 14 temporary homes, together with the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), PV panels, refuse and cycle parking facilities and a new substation, with associated…”

“RELEVANT SITE HISTORY 5.1. A. Planning 1988/0065/BC - Redevelopment of school site with a respite care home for adults with mental handicap accommodation to comprise 16 bedrooms & 2 staff bedrooms. Provision for car parking with access from Trumpington Road – Granted (11/1/1989).”

“B. Pre-application Advice PRE_26_0059 – Change of use of building to Temporary Accommodation Planning officers concluded that the principle is supported subject to further information submitted at planning application stage. C. Enforcement None at this site. D. Adjacent sites/ neighbouring properties None relevant. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS 6.1.”

“Waltham Forest Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy 2025 – 2030 which as well as a drive for providing temporary homes also provides a focus on providing greater support to help move residents from temporary accommodation to settled homes. London Plan Policy H12 on supported and specialised accommodation states 'the delivery, retention and refurbishment of supported and specialised housing which meets an identified need should be supported.' 10.10.”

“Planning policy officers also note that as the proposal repurposes the existing building, rather than constructing a new purpose-build facility, the implementation of this scheme does not prohibit the site allocation uses from coming forward later in the plan period. Waltham Forest like most local authorities is struggling with the demand for temporary accommodation. Therefore, housing placements are not always within the borough.”

“C. Living conditions (existing occupiers) D. Living conditions (future occupiers) E. Secured by Design F. Highway matters G. Waste management H. Trees, Landscaping and Local Ecology I. Sustainability J. Flooding A. Principle of development Loss of Existing Use Class C2 Care Home 10.2.”

“24-hour CCTV coverage of key areas, including the main entrance, car park and cycle store; • Homes accessed via the main entrance will have video-door entry access systems; • Secure fob-controlled access to communal areas; • Upgraded windows and doors designed to meet Secured by Design standards; • Regular visits by the Council's Temporary Accommodation Team on a fortnightly basis; and • Contact details of the Housing Options team provided if residents or neighbours of the…”

“261690 - 130 TRUMPINGTON ROAD, FOREST GATE, LONDON, E7 9EQ That full planning permission is GRANTED, subject to conditions and informatives and completion of a Unilateral Undertaking Legal Agreement.”