16 temporary homes at Rowan House, Leytonstone, London E11

“Committee/Date: Planning – 8 th September 2026 Application reference: 261691 Applicant: [the applicant] of Waltham Forest Location: Rowan House, 1 Cecil Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3HF Proposed development: Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)) to temporary accommodation (Sui Generis) to provide 16 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…”

“The proposal includes: • alterations to the internal layout of the building • upgrades to the fenestration and new openings • landscaping improvements with communal amenity space and provision of on-site children’s play space • Waste stores and cycle store • Air source Heat pumps, solar panels and substation • One disabled parking space…”

“Given this strategic decision and the relocation of Council services, there is no reasonable prospect of the building being retained or reoccupied for Class E office use. The proposed conversion to temporary accommodation use would therefore facilitate the beneficial reuse of a vacant building to meet an identified housing need. Proposed Temporary Accommodation (Sui Generis) 10.7.”

“Local Plan Policy 21, subsection B states that supported and specialist accommodation will be supported by requiring new supported and specialist developments to: I. Be of high-quality design, meeting the requirement(s) of a specific user or group. II. Meet the definition of supported housing and specialist accommodation. III. Meet identified housing needs. IV. Be well connected to facilities, social infrastructure and health care. V.”

“1999/0925/LA - Change of use from sheltered housing to hostel for homeless including conversion of lounge into two bedsits units - Approved (with Conditions & Informatives) 15/12/1999 2009/1273 - Installation of container facility to house 3 x combined heat & power units incorporating external flues and associated fencing including acoustic fence along south boundary. Provision for landscaping.”

“Consultees Response Internal Highways Highway comments raised no objections subject to legal matters and conditions. Legal matters: - S278 Works - Condition Survey - CLP Monitoring…”

“261691 - ROWAN HOUSE, 1 CECIL ROAD, LEYTONSTONE, LONDON, E11 3HF That full planning permission is GRANTED, subject to conditions and informatives and completion of a Unilateral Undertaking Legal Agreement.”