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Planning policy

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


Local Plan Part 1: Shaping the Borough 2020-2035


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

Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations Examination


Part 2 of the Local Plan allocates sites for future development, along with detailed requirements relating to land use.

Housing Delivery Test Action Plan


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

Community Infrastructure Levy


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

Supplementary Planning Documents


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

Industrial masterplans


Industrial masterplans seek to make the best use of Waltham Forest’s Industrial Land

Neighbourhood planning


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

Local Plan Consultations


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

Planning obligations


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

Infrastructure Delivery Plan


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

Protecting Epping Forest


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

Health Impact Assessments


Find out how development can address health inequalities

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