The Planning Portal is a national on-line resource set up to help anyone who wants to know more about the planning process in England and Wales. The London Borough of Waltham Forest is pleased to partner with the Planning Portal to provide online planning tools
Planning applications
Create a planning application. The completed forms and documents can be submitted electronically or can be posted to us directly.
Do you need permission?
To find out whether your household project requires planning permission or contact the Duty Planning Officer on 020 8496 3000 or email dcmail@walthamforest.gov.uk.
Interactive House
The interactive guidance for householders
Greener homes and micro-generation
Find out about projects that make more efficient use of energy in the home
Building Regulations
Provides information on building regulations and includes downloadable approved documents
Planning on line tools
A selection of tools to calculate volume of proposed developments, required fees and carbon calculator.
Guidance on appeals
Provides information and guidance on the appeals process. If you seek permission to carry out works to your property and your application isn't decided within a set period, or you get a decision from your local council that you disagree with, you have a right to appeal. The Planning Inspectorate administers all appeals.
Information for professionals
A wide range of interactive services and guidance on the planning system for all professionals working in the sector.
Site location plan creator
Purchase a site location plan to attach to your application from one of the Planning Portal's accredited suppliers
