Perminder Purewal

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 6 May 2025 to discuss several planning applications and related matters. The meeting was set to cover development management, including consideration of an update report from the Assistant Director - Development Management and Building Control, and to address specific planning applications at 92 Larkswood Road and 694 High Road Leytonstone. The committee was also expected to formalise wording for conditions or reasons for refusal, delegating this task to the Assistant Director - Development Management and Building Control.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee

Review of a premises licence application: E11 Coffee Lounge, 34 Church Lane, Leytonstone, E11 1HG, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 29th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to review the premises licence for E11 Coffee Lounge, located at 34 Church Lane, Leytonstone. Following a hearing and deliberations, the sub-committee decided to revoke the premises licence, citing concerns over the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety.

Council

Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm

At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council, councillors approved an updated Local Development Scheme and declared a Nature Emergency in the borough. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Mohammad Asghar, father of Councillor Naheed Asghar, Portfolio Lead Member - Inclusive Economy, who had recently passed away.

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 1 April 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a proposal for a new crematorium, and the redevelopment of a secondary school. The committee was also scheduled to discuss a report on development management.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee

Review of a Premises Licence: Unions Cafe, 373 High Road, Leyton, E10 5NA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to review the premises licence for Unions Cafe, and decided to suspend the licence for one month. The review was prompted by an incident where the premises licence holder (PLH) obstructed Immigration Enforcement officers, leading to police involvement. The suspension aims to allow authorities to work with the cafe's management and assess their understanding of relevant training to prevent similar incidents in the future.