Apply for planning permission

Before you apply

You need to:

• check if you need planning permission for the work you want to do 
• find out what you need to include with your application

If you'd like help with your application, we offer a pre-application advice service, which is free for householders. 

How to apply

The best way to apply is through the government’s online Planning Portal. Here, you can complete your application form, upload supporting documents and calculate fees all in one place.

The benefits of applying online include:

• you can work on your applications in draft before submission
• immediate delivery and acknowledgement
• make a payment
• savings on postage and printing costs
• guidance at every stage and step-by-step video tutorials
• online record of your completed application

Apply online for planning permission 

If you can't apply online, you can download our planning forms from the Planning Portal. You can submit these by email to planningvalidation@walthamforest.gov.uk or by post to Development Management, London Borough of Waltham Forest, The Magistrates, 1 Farnan Avenue, Walthamstow, London E17 4NX

Please ensure your email is below 5MB. Unfortunately, we won't receive your email if it exceeds this limit. 

Please note: If your plans are larger than A3, you'll need to submit a digital copy to the email address above. This also applies if you submit via the Planning Portal.