Planning policy

Local Plan

The Waltham Forest Local Plan is the planning policy framework we use to consider planning applications.

The Government wants local authorities to build more new housing. See how we measure up.

The CIL is a charge on new developments in the area. It helps fund Crossrail and other local projects. Find out more.

Find out more about the policies and proposals of the local plan in our supplementary planning documents (SPDs).

Read about our plans to protect the Blackhorse Lane strategic industrial location, as part of our Covid-19 Recovery Plan.

Further information on the development plans we are preparing in local areas.

Neighbourhood plans give communities more of a say about their local area. Find out more.

Public participation is vital to good planning. Take part in our planning policy consultations and have your say.

Find out how we use planning obligations in the planning application process in Waltham Forest.

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) is an essential document supporting the Borough’s New Local Plan

The Core Strategy is the key compulsory local development document as set out in planning law. Find out more.

Find out what we are doing to protect and enhance Epping Forest.