Joanna West

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.

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.

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: De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for De Essence Restaurant & Lounge Ltd. The committee decided to grant the application in full, with some revisions to the proposed times and additional conditions added to the licence. These conditions had been agreed upon following discussions between the applicant, the licensing team, and the Metropolitan Police.

Planning Committee Officer

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

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 2 September 2025 and approved planning permission for a mixed-use development on Larkshall Road in Highams Park, and a roof extension on St Peters Avenue in Walthamstow. The committee delegated authority to the Assistant Director - Development Management and Building Control to formalise the wording of conditions and reasons for refusal, if necessary.