Do I need planning permission to work from home or to run a business from home?
The Planning Portal gives general advice on this issue. Planning permission is likely to be required if your work involves noise activity or similar impacts which you would not normally expect at a residential property. For example:
- Regular visitors in connection with the business
- Noise from machinery
- Non-resident employees working at the property
- Significant storage of goods in connection with the business
In some cases it can be difficult to assess whether planning permission is required, if you are in any doubt you should contact Development Manager for advice by emailing dcmail@walthamforest.gov.uk or by contacting the Duty Planning Officer by ringing 0208 496 3000 or calling at the Sycamore House reception.
Our reception is at Sycamore House and is open between 9am and 5.15pm Monday to Thursday or 9am and 5pm Fridays. The offices are closed on Bank and Public Holidays.
