Front Extension approval rate in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest approved 63.1% of front extension applications, based on 179 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

63.1%

front extension approval rate

179

Front Extension decisions

113

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 (179 decided)

63.1%

Waltham Forest all applications (21,464 decided)

76.2%

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