Jenny Gray - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Leytonstone)

Councillor Jenny Gray

Labour Leytonstone

Email: cllr.jenny.gray@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Chair) Council (Member) Pension Committee (Member, Vice-Chair) Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee (Member) Staffing Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

Application for a premises licence: Gro Green, 3-5 Market Parade, 325-327 Forest Road, E17 6DY, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda is an application for a premises licence for a business named Gro Green.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Planning Committee Chair

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss and approve a significant redevelopment project at 278-284 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17. The committee granted planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of an 18-storey mixed-use building comprising 66 Build to Rent (BtR) residential units, with 26% of these designated as affordable housing at Discount Market Rent (DMR). The decision was made subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and a stage 2 referral to the Greater London Authority (GLA).

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

Review of a Premises Licence - BlackStar Grill & Bar, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow E17 7PE, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill, following an application for review. The sub-committee will hear evidence and consider representations before determining whether to modify, suspend, or revoke the licence, or take no action. The meeting may also exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.

December 16, 2025
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

Application for a premises licence, 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton, E10 5BT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application is for 1st City Self Drive, and has attracted a representation from another person, leading to a hearing. Councillors will be asked to decide whether to grant the application in full, grant it in part, or refuse it.

December 16, 2025
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.

December 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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4 West Avenue, Walthamstow, London (250946)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 08, 2025

... to application 250946, planning permission was granted, subject to conditions and informatives, for the excavation to extend the existing basement, the formation of a rear garden lightwell, the enlargement of the existing front garden lightwell, the construction of a patio within the rear garden, and the installation of railings, a gate, and refuse/recycle waste storage within the front garden at 4 West Avenue, Walthamstow, London.

Recommendations Approved

Garages Rear Of 10 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford and to west of 1 Field Close (250444)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 08, 2025

...planning permission was granted for the demolition of existing garages and the construction of two buildings to provide eight residential units, subject to conditions, informatives, and a Section 106 legal agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Low Hall Argall Avenue, Leyton (243102)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 08, 2025

...planning permission was granted for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a single-storey, double-height 3-bay vehicle workshop at Low Hall Argall Avenue, Leyton, subject to resolving the Environment Agency's objection under Delegated Authority.

Recommendations Approved

18A Hickman Avenue (241692)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 03, 2025

... planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of 18A Hickman Avenue, Chingford, to provide a part 6, part 8 storey building comprising 87 self-contained flats, subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Relcon Works, 35 Sutherland Road (243089)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...planning permission was granted, subject to conditions, for the temporary change of use of Relcon Works at 35 Sutherland Road to a house in multiple occupation for up to six residents for a period of two years.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 103