Solar and renewables in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest received 29 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 13 heat pumps. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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261814 19 Aug 2026 Pending

BUS DEPOT, 2 Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8ST

Demolition of the existing bus maintenance garage (160m2) and construction of a larger two storey workshop building (491m2) (Use Class B2) including r...

Full Planning Waltham Forest 19 Aug 2026
261653 18 Aug 2026 Pending

22 Mansfield Hill, Chingford, London, E4 7JU

Remodeling of the existing two-storey dwellinghouse, involving the removal of existing bay windows and garage extension. Construction of ground and fi...

Householder Planning Waltham Forest 18 Aug 2026
261690 30 Jul 2026 Pending

130 Trumpington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9EQ

Change of use from residential care home (Use Class C2) to temporary accommodation (sui generis) to provide 14 temporary homes, together with the inst...

Full Planning Waltham Forest 30 Jul 2026
261691 30 Jul 2026 Pending

ROWAN HOUSE, 1 Cecil Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3HF

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 30 Jul 2026
261717 28 Jul 2026 Pending

ARLEY WORKS, 33 Sutherland Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6BH

Part retention of existing building with proposed upward extension, rear single storey extension, and external alterations to facilitate a six-storey ...

Full Planning Waltham Forest 28 Jul 2026
261553 18 Jul 2026 Pending

LONGSHAW PRIMARY ACADEMY SCHOOL, 18 Longshaw Road, Chingford, London, E4 6LH

Prior approval application for installation of 367 solar panels (Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment) on the roof of the school buildings.

Prior Approval - Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings Waltham Forest 18 Jul 2026
261650 11 Jul 2026 Pending

82 Hatherley Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6SB

Sub-division of the land at 82 Hatherley Road and construction of a two storey semi-detached building to facilitate the provision of a single dwelling...

Full Planning Waltham Forest 11 Jul 2026
261618 8 Jul 2026 Pending

9, THE TERRACE Newgate Street, Chingford, London, E4 6JA

Installation of air source heat pump to front (north) elevation.

Householder Planning Waltham Forest 8 Jul 2026
261533 7 Jul 2026 Pending

40 Wilmot Road, Leyton, London, E10 5LU

Demolition of the existing two-storey terraced dwelling and all associated extensions facilitate the construction of a replacement three-storey, singl...

Full Planning Waltham Forest 7 Jul 2026
261577 1 Jul 2026 Approved

103 Higham Station Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9AY

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Replace three doors with windows on rear elevation. Install two rooflights to the rear outrigger roof. Ins...

Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed Waltham Forest 1 Jul 2026
261440 16 Jun 2026 Pending

11 Vestry Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NH

Demolition of existing outbuildings and subdivision of 11 Vestry Road to facilitate construction of a two storey dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and repl...

Full Planning Waltham Forest 16 Jun 2026
261303 10 Jun 2026 Refused

856 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DW

Construction of a two storey side extension, installation of three roof mounted solar panels, boundary treatment and associated hard and soft landscap...

Householder Planning Waltham Forest 10 Jun 2026
260584 5 Jun 2026 Pending

Stand 23, MARKET PAVILION NEW SPITALFIELDS MARKET, 1 Sherrin Road, Leyton, London, E10 5SH

Installation of handrails on the edge of the roofs of 5 buildings. Solar PV invertors to be mounted on the side of all 5 buildings. 2no gantry walkway...

Full Planning Waltham Forest 5 Jun 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission for solar panels on a house?
Most rooftop solar PV is permitted development if it doesn't project above the highest part of the roof or more than 200mm from the surface. Conservation areas, listed buildings and World Heritage Sites usually require full planning permission or Listed Building Consent.
Do you need planning permission for an air-source heat pump?
In most cases an outdoor heat pump unit smaller than 1.5m³ (raised in 2025 from 0.6m³) and at least 1m from the boundary qualifies as permitted development. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need full permission.
How big can a solar farm be without planning permission?
Ground-mounted commercial solar farms above 50kW effectively always require full planning permission. Smaller rooftop installations on industrial or agricultural buildings can sometimes use prior-approval rights under Part 14 of the GPDO.
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