Vehicle workshop at Low Hall, Argall Avenue, Leyton, London E10

“Committee/Date: Planning – 08 July 2025 Application reference: 243102 Applicant: [the applicant] of Waltham Forest Location: Low Hall Argall Avenue, Leyton, London, E10 7AS Proposed development: Demolition of existing structures and construction of a single-storey double height 3-bay vehicle workshop with associated works. Wards affected:”

“SITE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS 3.1. The site comprises the Council Depot located at Low Hall Argall Avenue, Leyton, London, E10 7AS. The subject site comprises existing toilet blocks, and the wider depot includes a number of permanent and temporary buildings and structures which facilitate various Council functions, including Highways and Waste and Recycling Services. 3.2.”

“These conditions ensure compliance with Policy SD1 of the London Plan (2021) and Policy 90 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan LP1 (2024). Flooding 11.19. Policy 91 of the Waltham Forest Local Plan (2024) requires a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) for developments in Flood Zones 2 or 3, as well as certain developments within Flood Zone 1, including those over one hectare in size, involving a more vulnerable use, or located in areas with critical drainage issues.”

“The applicant team have engaged with Environmental Health directly with the Local Planning Authority to seek to address the objections raised and Officers recommend resolving the outstanding Environment Agency’s objection under…”

“PUBLIC CONSULTATION 6.1. Site notices were put up around the site on 28 January 2025. The Council circulated consultation letters to neighbouring residents on 21 January 2025. The following properties have been consulted: • Waltham Forest Community Transport, Low Hall Argall Avenue • Training Centre, Low Hall Argall Avenue • Accident Prevention Unit, Low Hall Argall Avenue • Fleet Management, Low Hall Argall Avenue • Education Site, Low Hall Argall Avenue • C T Plus,…”

“Policy 50 of the Local Plan seeks to ensure that noise, vibration and light pollution as a result of developments will be assessed and minimised by requiring noise assessments where necessary and stating that the orientation, design and use of buildings should ensure that operational noise does not adversely affect neighbours, particularly noise-sensitive land uses. 11.9.”

“CONCLUSION 13.1. The application has been considered against the relevant development plan policies and other material considerations and found on balance to be acceptable. The principle of development is accepted as the substation and switch room are required as part of the wider site optimisation works. There are no harms identified with regards to visual or residential amenities, with no technical objections raised. 13.2.”

“That planning permission be granted for Application 243102 in line with the reasons and recommendations contained in the committee report, subject to resolution of the outstanding Environment Agency’s objection under Delegated Authority.”