Change of use applications in Waltham Forest

There were 178 change of use applications in Waltham Forest in the last 12 months. 31 involve HMOs. Of the 100 decided so far, 42 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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23 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262240

17, EGERTON COURT, 112B Hainault Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1EJ

Retention of change of use from self-contained flat (Use Class C3) to small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for a maximum of three occupan...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
22 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262381

CEDAR WOOD HOUSE, 2D Fulbourne Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4GG

Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)) to temporary accommodation (sui generis) to provide 16 temporary homes, together with the installation of ...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
21 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262295

143 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7DB

Retention of change of use from retail (Use Class E(a)) to a small hot food takeaway (Sui Generis), including installation of a mechanical ventilation...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
19 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262289

565 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EQ

Change of use from a shop (Use Class E) to an adult gaming center (Sui Generis). ( Amended Description)

Full Planning Waltham Forest
14 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262323

THE MEWS, 2A Truro Road

Change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to facilitate conversion of the property into two self contained flats (2 x ...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
13 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262271

650 - 652 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA

Change of use from retail shop (Use Class E(a)) to gym/fitness centre (Use Class E(d)) , with 24-hour operation.

Full Planning Waltham Forest
9 Oct 2026 Valid/Complete 262340

21A Beverley Road, Chingford, London, E4 9PL

Lawful development certificate (Proposed) for use of the property as a private hire office ancillary to main residential use of property (Use Class C3...

Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed Waltham Forest
7 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262258

194 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 3HU

Change of use of part of ground floor from construction training provider (Use Class E) to one self-contained studio flat (Use Class C3), with retenti...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
5 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262301

286 Murchison Road, Leyton, London, E10 6LU

Prior approval for the construction of a roof extension on a building in use as a single dwellinghouse to create an additional floor at second floor l...

Prior Approval - Enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys Waltham Forest
5 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262114

154 Sturge Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 4LE

Change of use from a single dwelling house (Use Class C3) into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) for 3 persons.

Full Planning Waltham Forest
5 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262213

15 Queens Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1BA

Change of use from residential care home (Use Class C2) to five self-contained flats (Use Class C3), comprising 2 x two bed/three person, 2 x three be...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
1 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262284

162 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JQ

Construction of a two storey rear extension and replacement rear dormer roof extension, together with installation of roof lights to front, to facilit...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
1 Oct 2026 Valid/Complete 262249

32 Kings Road, Chingford, London, E4 7JE

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Use of building as a children's nursery (Use Class E(f)).

Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed Waltham Forest
29 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262259

C E C O S HOUSE, 11 Kirkdale Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1HP

Construction of front and rear extensions and two additional storeys to facilitate change of use from offices (Use Class E) to higher education facili...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
29 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262225

258 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, London, E4 8JL

Construction of ground and first-floor rear extensions together with the construction of three rear dormer roof extensions, installation of 6 roof-lig...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
29 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262186

543 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EB

Change of use from hotel (Use Class C1) to temporary housing accommodation (Sui Generis) for a period of 10 years.

Full Planning Waltham Forest
29 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262187

586 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7DN

Change of use from hotel (Use Class C1) to temporary housing accommodation (Sui Generis) for a period of 10 years

Full Planning Waltham Forest
24 Sept 2026 Assessment 262224

621 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4NE

Change of use from Use Class E (shop) to two self-contained residential units (1 x 1 bed flat and 1 x 2 bedroom flat) (Use Class C3), together with a ...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
23 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 262191

167 Wadham Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4HU

Change of use from a single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5-bedroom, 5-person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), together with th...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
21 Sept 2026 Consultation Complete 262197

71 Ringwood Road

Conversion of two self-contained flats into a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and construction of a single-storey rear extension.

Full Planning Waltham Forest
17 Sept 2026 Valid/Complete 262183

589A High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 4PB

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Change of use from 1 self- contained flat to 2 self-contained flats (Use Class C3).

Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed Waltham Forest
15 Sept 2026 Assessment 262136

121 Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E4 8HW

Conversion of existing single dwellinghouse ( 6-bedroom ) to two self-contained residential units (2 x 3-Bed) (Use Class C3). Associated work to inclu...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
15 Sept 2026 Consultation Complete 262165

86 Francis Road, Leyton, London, E10 6PP

Change of use from a single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) comprising 5 people (Use Class C4).

Full Planning Waltham Forest
11 Sept 2026 Assessment 262118

Unit 1, 59 Sutherland Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6BH

Retention of the change of use of the property from a storage unit (Use Class B8) to a vehicle repair and servicing business (Use Class B2).

Full Planning Waltham Forest
9 Sept 2026 Consultation Complete 261950

555 - 557 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 4PB

Change of use at ground floor from retail (Use Class E(a)) to mixed use retail and residential (Use Class Ea/C3). Alterations to rear elevation fenest...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
9 Sept 2026 Recommendation 262021

Ground Floor 361 To 363, 361 - 363 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E10 5NA

Conversion of double ground floor retail unit into two retail units.

Full Planning Waltham Forest
3 Sept 2026 Recommendation 261706

486 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 9AH

Construction of a mansard roof extension with front and rear facing dormer windows. Construction of a first floor rear extension. Subdivision of split...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
2 Sept 2026 Recommendation 262038

70 Hoe Street

Change of Use from Commercial (Use Class E / Warehouse B8) to 2 x Studio Residential Units (Use Class C3)

Full Planning Waltham Forest
26 Aug 2026 Refused 21 Oct 262039

70 Hoe Street

Amalgamation and Change of Use of First-Floor Commercial Offices (Use Class E) and Residential Flat (Use Class C3) to Form a 4-Person House in Multipl...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
25 Aug 2026 Consultation Complete 262028

66 Huxley Road, Leyton, London, E10 5QU

Retention of a 6-person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).

Full Planning Waltham Forest
20 Aug 2026 Assessment 261951

ATHAN BOYS CLUB, 119 - 121 Grove Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9BU

Change of use from mixed use events hall and place of worship (Sui Generis) to children's nursery (Use Class E), demolition of single storey side exte...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
20 Aug 2026 Approved 23 Oct 261992

14 Grove Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9BN

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - change of use from Use Class C3(a) dwellinghouse to Use Class C3(b) supported living accommodation for a m...

Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed Waltham Forest
20 Aug 2026 Recommendation 261730

487A Hale End Road, Chingford, London, E4 9PT

Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)(i)) to residential (Use Class C3) and to facilitate provision of a self-contained first floor flat (1 x 1-b...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
19 Aug 2026 Approved 14 Oct 261988

68 Hale End Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BQ

Change of use from Residential Care home (Use Class C3(b)) to Residential Children's Home (Use Class C2)

Full Planning Waltham Forest
19 Aug 2026 Approved 6 Oct 261797

293 Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E4 8NU

Prior approval for change of use of the ground floor from from Betting Office (Sui Generis) to residential (Use Class C3) providing two residential un...

Prior Approval - Change of use from takeaway/sui generis/mixed use to dwellinghouses Waltham Forest
17 Aug 2026 Refused 21 Oct 261875

49 Forest Drive West, Leytonstone, London, E11 1JZ

Conversion of a single dwelling to two self-contained flats (1 x 2-bed and 1 x 3-bed) (Use Class C3) including the construction of a first floor rear ...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
13 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 30 Sep 261870

THE MEWS, 2A Truro Road

Prior approval for change of use from commercial use (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) providing two residential units (2 x 2-bed) (Use Clas...

Prior Approval - Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service to Dwellinghouses Waltham Forest
12 Aug 2026 Assessment 261926

6 Russell Road, Chingford, London, E4 8HB

Change of use from dwelling (Use Class C3) to Childrens Care Home for 2 child placement (maximum) (Use Class C2) together with the provision of bin an...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
12 Aug 2026 Refused 16 Oct 261890

25 Lower Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E4 8JG

Change of use from a single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) comprising 6 people (Use Class C4)

Full Planning Waltham Forest
11 Aug 2026 Recommendation 261588

Ground Floor, 30 Francis Road, Leyton, London, E10 6PW

Change of use from office (Use Class E(g)(i) ) to residential (Use Class C3) to facilitate the provision of one self-contained flat (1 x 2-bedroom) in...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
11 Aug 2026 Approved 23 Oct 261843

Ground Floor, UNIT 4 Staffa Road, Leyton, London, E10 7QZ

Change of use of the existing building from a place of worship (Use Class F1) to office, research and development/light industrial use (Use Class E(g)...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
3 Aug 2026 Refused 25 Sep 261676

10 Coney Burrows, Chingford, London, E4 6EB

Change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's residential home accommodating 4 resident children (Use Class C2) (Amended d...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
3 Aug 2026 Assessment 261836

9 Blackberry Close, Walthamstow, London, E17 3GH

Continuation of use of Flat 1 & Flat 2, 9a Blackberry Close, Walthamstow, E17 as two small houses in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).

Full Planning Waltham Forest
31 Jul 2026 Recommendation 261757

LENNOX TRADING ESTATE, 81 - 83 Lennox Road

Retention of 11 stacked containers (Use Class E (g)) and the conversion of water tower into 4 office units (Use Class E(g)). Retention of three single...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
29 Jul 2026 Approved 28 Sep 261821

24 Pretoria Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 7DE

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Amalgamation of two self-contained flats to form a single dwellinghouse.

Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed Waltham Forest
29 Jul 2026 Approved 22 Sep 261157

LARKSWOOD BUSINESS CENTRE, 52 Larkshall Road, Chingford, London, E4 6PD

Retrospective planning application for the change of use from office/storage (Use Classes E(g)(i)/B8) to a MOT testing garage and minor vehicle servic...

Full Planning Waltham Forest
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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