Waltham Forest Planning Applications and Architectural Services

Architectural Services Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest – variety and opportunity

Waltham Forest lies along the eastern banks of the River Lea, between Chingford in the north and Leyton in the South. The principal centres are Chingford, Whipps Cross and Walthamstow. This is an area which is often overlooked, but one that is also rich in history; there are references in Doomsday book and there are Saxon and Roman remains as well. It is also one of the greenest areas of London north of the Thames; there are numerous parks and open spaces, including the southern reaches of Epping Forest.

450+

PROJECTS DONE

£15m+

CONSTRUCTION

98%

PLANNING APPROVAL

30+

BOROUGHS

Diversity and change

The borough is one of the most diverse in London, with more than 60% of the population being from minority ethnic backgrounds. Housing stock varies considerably from old to modern and many properties have considerable potential for development. In our Waltham Forest architectural design commissions, we’ve found this variety is expressed in the many different types of projects we do.

A wide range of projects

As architectural designers in Waltham Forest, we can see the rich and eclectic history of the borough reflected in the range of projects we’ve worked on in the area. Some of our favourites are upgrades to the shopfronts and change of use applications for many different property types. We’ve had, and continue to have, the opportunity to work on buildings situated along busy and prominent routes like High Road and Lea Bridge Road. Our project list doesn’t stop here. We have plenty of experience on residential projects too, including loft conversions, extensions and refurbishments.

selected case studies

Our Latest Projects.

For the past decade or so it has often been said that it is becoming harder to move home: housing remains expensive and continue getting more costly in popular areas. The process of moving is expensive too, and often stressful. We, on the other hand, have a solution and go by the phrase of, “Don’t move, improve!”.

A positive and supportive Planning environment.

We have found that planning officers are very responsive and reasonably lenient on certain aspects of design. This reflects a validation requirement to provide contextual information (such as the relationship between the application site to neighbouring buildings) for better assessment.

The borough is keen to be as transparent and helpful as possible, while still keeping to clear Planning guidelines. In fact, due to excellent Supplementary Planning Guidance on Shopfront design, we find ourselves implementing their guidelines in other projects outside the borough.

While the duty planning service (a free planning advice service) ended in 2020, planning officers are generally responsive to calls and emails. Alternatively, if tailored and formal advice is required, Waltham Forest Planning provides pre-application advice available at different price points depending on the type and size of the development.

We are proud of our track record as architectural designers in Waltham Forest and the surrounding areas. We’d be delighted to talk with you about what you have in mind.

Get a Quote or tell us about your project. We’ll explain how we can help – call 0203 488 2828

Waltham Forest Council Contact Details

Waltham Forest Council address Town Hall, Forest Road, London, E17 4JF
Waltham Forest Council tel 020 8496 3000
Waltham Forest Council website www.walthamforest.gov.uk
Waltham Forest Council planning email dcmail@walthamforest.gov.uk
Waltham Forest Council planning tel 020 8496 3000

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