Approved planning applications · October 2026
Extending in Waltham Forest: what the council approves
Build Team has secured approval for 53 projects in Waltham Forest: 48 loft conversions and 4 ground floor extensions, across 8 postcode districts. The median approved floor area is 28.2 m². Waltham Forest generally allow a boundary wall height of 2.3m.
What Waltham Forest council is like to work with
Can be a difficult Council if a big scheme is submitted
Wraparound is not allowed
Boundary wall height
Waltham Forest generally allow a boundary wall height of 2.3m
Design considerations
The neighbors are protected therefore permitted development might be the way to go
Conservation areas
Look at conservation policies
Guidance from Build Team's design team, based on applications we have submitted in this borough. Council policy changes: check the current local plan before you rely on it.
What has been approved in Waltham Forest
| Type of project | Approved | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Loft conversions | 48 | 91% |
| Ground floor extensions | 4 | 8% |
| First floor extensions | 1 | 2% |
| Houses / flats | 50 houses, 3 flats | |
| Median floor area | 28.2 m² (average 30.2 m²) | |
Postcode districts covered: E10, E11, E17, E4, E7, IG8, SE11, SW17
Build Team projects in Waltham Forest
Our services in Waltham Forest
- Loft conversions 48 approved here
- Side return extensions
- Rear extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Party wall agreements
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