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Valley planning approval rate

Valley ward in Waltham Forest has a 71.5% approval rate based on 897 planning decisions. Waltham Forest overall: 76.2%.

Last updated: August 2026

71.5%
ward approval rate
897
Decisions
641
Approved
256
Refused
76.2%
Waltham Forest average

Valley is 4.7 percentage points below the Waltham Forest average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Valley compares

Valley ward (897 decided)
71.5%
Waltham Forest overall (21,464 decided)
76.2%
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Recent decisions in Valley

Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which woul · 2026-08-10
Approved
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extensio · 2026-08-10
Approved
Construction of a single storey rear extension. · 2026-08-10
Refused
Change of use from a single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a House of M · 2026-08-10
Refused
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which woul · 2026-08-03
Approved

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