Joanna West

Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 2 December 2025, and approved planning permission for the construction of two residential units on Boscombe Avenue, and for the demolition of the Grove Motoring Centre and the construction of a new residential building. Both developments are subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106).

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Officer

Application for a premises licence; Good Day Lounge, 801 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a premises licence for Good Day Lounge. The committee decided to grant the application in full, deeming it appropriate for the promotion of licensing objectives[^2]. The decision can be appealed within 21 days to Thames Magistrates Court.

Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 4 November 2025, and approved planning permission for a single-storey side extension at 2 The Mile End, Walthamstow and for the construction of two houses at the rear of 2 Lyndhurst Drive, Leyton. The committee considered the Assistant Director of Development Management & Building Control's report on planning applications.

Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 14 October 2025, and approved planning permission for a roof extension in Woodford Green, a residential development in Walthamstow, and the change of use of a property in Leyton to a children's care home.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Officer

Grant of a Premises Licence: Food & Wine, 556 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DH, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 11.30 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to assess an application for a new premises licence for 556 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DH. The committee decided to grant the application in full, permitting the sale of alcohol (off sales) from 07:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday. This decision was made after considering representations from the applicant, a local business owner, and reviewing the council's licensing policy and Home Office guidance.