William Morris planning approval rate
William Morris ward in Waltham Forest has a 78.9% approval rate based on 1,045 planning decisions. Waltham Forest overall: 73.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
78.9%
ward approval rate
1,045
Decisions
824
Approved
221
Refused
73.7%
Waltham Forest average
William Morris is 5.2 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 William Morris compares
William Morris ward
78.9%
Waltham Forest overall
73.7%
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Recent decisions in William Morris
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of roof extension above · 2026-09-21
Construction of rear dormer roof extension together with the installation of two · 2026-09-07
Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension. · 2026-08-31
Subdivision of the land rear of No. 68 Bedford Road and construction of a single · 2026-08-24
Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension. · 2026-08-24
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