Planning and building control

About planning permission

Check if you need planning permission, find out how to apply and how to get support.

Building control

Read about building regulations, how to make an application, site visits and discover our handy guides.

Planning policy

View our planning policies including the Local Plan, planning obligations and consultations.

Design and conservation

From tree preservation orders to conservation areas, listed buildings and our annual design awards.

Planning applications

Search for planning applications, comment on applications, see weekly lists and find out how to get updates.

Planning enforcement

Report planning breaches, find out what you can do about high hedges and estate agent boards.

Transfer of Planning powers from the London Legacy Development Corporation to the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Find out details of the transfer of planning powers, effective from 1 December 2024 and the interim arrangements effective from 1 September 2024.