High Street planning approval rate
High Street ward in Waltham Forest has a 78.4% approval rate based on 1,104 planning decisions. Waltham Forest overall: 73.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
78.4%
ward approval rate
1,104
Decisions
865
Approved
239
Refused
73.7%
Waltham Forest average
High Street sits slightly above the Waltham Forest average, with a 4.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How High Street compares
High Street ward
78.4%
Waltham Forest overall
73.7%
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Recent decisions in High Street
Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension. · 2026-09-21
Construction of a single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension. · 2026-09-21
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extensio · 2026-09-14
Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension. · 2026-09-14
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Alterations to existing rear extensi · 2026-08-31
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