The Planning Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday 3 March 2026, approving five out of six planning applications discussed. The committee granted permission for developments at Lea Bridge Gas Works, Arch 74 Rosebank Road, Yardley Primary School (for both a new canteen/classroom building and a temporary kitchen), and Low Hall Argall Avenue. Planning permission was refused for the development at 562-564 High Road Leytonstone.

Lea Bridge Gas Works, 78 Perth Road, Leyton, London, E10 7PB

Planning permission was granted for a phased development at Lea Bridge Gas Works, comprising the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of new buildings for residential units, flexible residential facilities, and commercial uses. The scheme also includes public open space, public realm works, landscaping, car and cycle parking, servicing arrangements, energy measures, and new pedestrian and cycle access points. The decision was subject to conditions, informatives, a Stage 2 referral to the Greater London Authority, and the completion of a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement associated with a previous planning permission.

562-564 High Road Leytonstone, London, E11 3DH

Planning permission was refused for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a mixed-use development comprising seven residential units and a ground-floor commercial unit. The reasons for refusal cited the proposal's height, scale, and massing, which would result in an overdevelopment of the site and harm the surrounding area's appearance. Concerns were also raised about overlooking and loss of privacy to neighbouring properties, inadequate soundproofing for balconies, and the applicant's failure to enter into a Section 106 agreement.

Arch 74 Rosebank Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8NH

Planning permission was granted for the external refurbishment of an existing arch, including the removal of lean-to structures, repointing of masonry walls, and the installation of a new motorised roller shutter and pedestrian access door. The decision also included the installation of palisade fencing and external lighting to the front and rear yard areas.

Yardley Primary School, Hawkwood Crescent, Chingford, London, E4 7PH (Application 251786)

Planning permission was granted for the demolition of the existing canteen building and the construction of a part two-storey, part three-storey canteen and classroom building. Associated works include new bin and bicycle/scooter storage facilities, photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps, electric vehicle charging points, and hard and soft landscaping. The permission was subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking Legal Agreement covering biodiversity net gain, highways and transportation contributions, energy targets, legal fees, and monitoring.

Yardley Primary School, Hawkwood Crescent, Chingford, London, E4 7PH (Application 252932)

Planning permission was granted for the construction of a single-storey detached modular building to provide temporary kitchen facilities. This temporary structure is intended to be located on an area of the school playing field adjacent to the main building, to ensure catering facilities remain operational during the construction of the permanent canteen and classroom block approved under application 251786. The permission is for a temporary period of 18 months.

Low Hall Argall Avenue, Leyton, London, E10 7AS

Planning permission was granted for the construction of a temporary building for use as a single-storey, double-height, three-bay vehicle workshop. The proposal also includes the retention of a welfare cabin building. The permission is for a temporary period of three years.

The meeting also noted the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 January 2026, and no declarations of interest were made by committee members. Councillor Jenny Gray chaired the meeting, with Councillor Sebastian Salek serving as Vice-Chair. The meeting concluded at 10:09 pm.