FOREST planning approval rate
FOREST ward in Waltham Forest has a 91.2% approval rate based on 249 planning decisions. Waltham Forest overall: 79.1%.
Last updated: March 2026
91.2%
ward approval rate
249
Decisions
227
Approved
22
Refused
79.1%
Waltham Forest average
FOREST is 12.1 percentage points above the Waltham Forest average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How FOREST compares
FOREST ward
91.2%
Waltham Forest overall
79.1%
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Recent decisions in FOREST
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Waltham Forest
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 21,278 decisions.