Change of use planning approval in Waltham Forest
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 1 Aug 2023.
Of 75 change of use planning applications decided by Waltham Forest in the last 5 years, 39% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Waltham Forest
- Extension : 77% approved (1,471 decided)
- Rear extension : 77% approved (895 decided)
- Loft conversion : 79% approved (597 decided)
- Roof / fenestration : 83% approved (476 decided)
- Side extension : 78% approved (114 decided)
- Demolition : 73% approved (101 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 59% approved (61 decided)
- Windows & doors : 88% approved (67 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Waltham Forest, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Waltham Forest decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.