Student accommodation and commercial space at 86 Brunner Road, Walthamstow, London E17

“Committee / Date: Planning – 3 rd June 2025 Application Reference: 240188 Applicant: Tribe Brunner Road (80, 85 & 86) Ltd Location: Brunner Road, Walthamstow, London E17 7NW Proposed Development: Full planning application for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a building comprising student accommodation (Sui Generis), commercial floorspace (Use Class E), together with associated landscaping, public realm, access works, cycle parking, refuse /…”

“SITE AND SURROUNDINGS 2.1. The site sits with a mixed use area, with retail / commercial to the west and south (residential above) and recently completed residential to the east.”

“The site of approximately 0.22ha is currently occupied by low-rise industrial units and a vacant former pub. It comprises three parcels. Nos 85 is listed by the Valuation Office as a warehouse with 1,458sqm of floorspace, (of which 249sqm is listed as office). No. 86 is listed as a warehouse and has 316sqm of floorspace. The vacant former pub (No. 80) suffered an arson attack in 2007 and the building has remained vacant and in disrepair since then. 2.3.”

“RECOMMENDATION 1.1. That Planning Permission be GRANTED subject to conditions, informatives, Stage 2 Referral to the Greater London Authority (GLA) and completion of a S106 Agreement with the following Heads of Terms:”

“Transport Policy No response received at the time of writing however, condition is recommended regarding cycle parking provision. Energy & Sustainability S106 obligations including Carbon Offset financial contribution, conditions and informatives recommended as part of any planning permission.”

“External Consultation Comments Greater London Authority The applicant has provided information to satisfy the Mayor’s Stage 1 report where it was initially advised that the application at the time of submission did not comply with the London Plan. On this basis, officers are satisfied the proposal can progress for Members’ consideration. Historic England Archaeology – Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS) Recommend no archaeological requirement.”

“Site notices were displayed on 12 th February 2024. The application was advertised in East London & West Essex Guardian on 15 th February 2024. Representations from the public consultation to the proposed development were received involving 252 in support of the proposal, 79 objecting and 29 providing comment. The objections are summarised:”

“That planning permission be granted for Application 240188 in line with the reasons and recommendations contained in the committee report and update report, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report and update report, and completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106) with the following Heads of Terms:”

“Legal Fees: • Payment of the Council’s legal fees for the preparation and completion of the S106 Agreement. Monitoring Fee: • Payment of 5% of the total amount of financial contributions towards monitoring, implementation, and compliance with the S106 Agreement.”