Front Extension approval rate in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest approved 63.6% of front extension applications, based on 176 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

63.6%

front extension approval rate

176

Front Extension decisions

112

Approved

Refused

76.2%

Waltham Forest overall

Front Extension applications are refused more often than the Waltham Forest average (76.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How front extension compares in Waltham Forest

Front Extension (176 decided)

63.6%

Waltham Forest all applications (21,093 decided)

76.2%

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