Within 2 km, around Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
514new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
300homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+6.9%like-for-like prices in Higham Hill, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.1%)
-6%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesPlanning grantedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Oct 2026
Oct 2026 1.4 km away
School closed
School closed: Walthamstow Montessori SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jun 2026 850 m away
New homes
44 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
27 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
24 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
21 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025
Dec 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
44 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025
Dec 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
53 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
75 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
37 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
32applications in the last 12 months
19approved · 10 refused
1still being decided
3net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
49, MAYFIELD ROAD, E17 5RHConstruction of single storey rear infill extension, including installation of bi-fold doorsWaltham Forest 262001 · Householder
Aug 2026 250 m away
Approved
73, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, E17 6ASLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a single storey rear extension. Waltham Forest 261871 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Refused
17, NORFOLK ROAD, E17 5QS Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission reference 251372 granted 6/8/2025 to allow retrospective alterations, including the roof form with an increase in height by 0.45 meters, removal of roof-lights and insertion of a roof lantern and removal of green roof.Waltham Forest 261712 · Householder
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
16, FAIRFIELD ROAD, E17 6EWLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, and roof extension above two storey outrigger, with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope. Waltham Forest 261576 · All Other
Jun 2026 250 m away
Refused
25, THE MILE END, E17 5QEPart retrospective planning application for the change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for 6 residents with associated amenity, cycle and refuse storage.Waltham Forest 261418 · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Refused
45, GLOUCESTER ROAD, E17 6AEConstruction of a single storey rear extension and hip to gable side roof extension, dormer extension to rear roof together with facade alterations at rear elevation.
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
2storm overflows within 2 km
114hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
6spill events counted
Thames Water
St Andrews Road, Black Horse Laneinto Dagenham Brook6 spills, 114 hours in 2025
450 m away
Thames Water
Chingford Storm Tanksinto Lee0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
12 new homes completed9 flats, 3 houses · Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025 – Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
18 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025
Apr 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
15 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025
Apr 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
16 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025
Apr 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025
Apr 2025 1.9 km away
Planning permission
Permission for 300 homesStandard Music Venue The Tryst, 1 Blackhorse Lane (full planning permission)
Feb 2021 950 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 28 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Waltham Forest 261280 · Householder
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
46, LANCASTER ROAD, E17 6AJConstruction of a single storey wraparound rear extension. Waltham Forest 261274 · Householder
May 2026 350 m away
Approved
46, LANCASTER ROAD, E17 6AJLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, and roof extension above two storey outrigger, with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope. Waltham Forest 261275 · All Other
May 2026 350 m away
Approved
81, MANOR ROAD, E17 5RYLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope. Waltham Forest 261112 · All Other
May 2026 300 m away
Withdrawn
95, Oakfield Road, E17 5RNConstruction of a rear dormer extension to main roof, extension above the two storey rear outrigger, raising the ridge roof height and installation of two roof lights to front roof slope.Waltham Forest 260977 · Householder
Apr 2026 150 m away
Refused
2, Claremont Road, E17 5RJbrown field site - change to residential C3 use - 1bed 1person dwellingWaltham Forest 260914 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Apr 2026 50 m away
Refused
2, VELLUM COURT, HILLYFIELD, E17 6EQLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Proposed remediation works to the balconies, cladding and render system.Waltham Forest 260904 · All Other
Apr 2026 300 m away
Refused
6, ROCKWELL COURT, PAPERMILL PLACE, E17 6GLLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Proposed remediation works to the balconies, cladding and render system.Waltham Forest 260903 · All Other
Apr 2026 350 m away
Approved
71, Clarence Road, E17 6AGSingle storey rear side extension (to match development at 73 Clarence Road). Demolition of front monopitch roof / bay and construction of new front bay.Waltham Forest 260753 · Householder
Mar 2026 300 m away
Approved
71, Clarence Road, E17 6AG71 Clarence Road E17 loft conversionWaltham Forest 260678 · All Other
Mar 2026 300 m away
Approved
47, OAKFIELD ROAD, E17 5RNLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, and roof extension above two storey outrigger, with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope.Waltham Forest 260569 · All Other
Mar 2026 100 m away
Approved
65, STIRLING ROAD, E17 6BSLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a hip to gable side roof extension, and dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of two roof lights to front roof slope.Waltham Forest 260540 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Approved
130, BRAMLEY CLOSE, E17 6EGLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a single storey rear extension.Waltham Forest 260421 · All Other
Feb 2026 100 m away
Refused
45, PRIORS CROFT, E17 5NJConstruction of a first floor side extension.Waltham Forest 260121 · Householder
Jan 2026 300 m away
Refused
10, Sutherland Road, E17 6BJConversion of existing House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to two independent dwellings (1x3bed and 1x1 bed).Waltham Forest 260088 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Jan 2026 450 m away
Approved
72, 72 Warwick Road, E17 5NPTrees Oct 2025Waltham Forest 260070 · All Other
Jan 2026 450 m away
Approved
17, Fairview Close, E17 5HJConstruction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railings), together with installation of three roof lights and seven solar panels to the front roof slope.Waltham Forest 260012 · Householder
Jan 2026 450 m away
Approved
130, BRAMLEY CLOSE, E17 6EGLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a hip to gable side roof extension, and dormer roof extension to main rear roof, together with installation of three roof lights to front roof slope.Waltham Forest 253051 · All Other
Dec 2025 100 m away
Approved
105, Carlton Road, E17 5RAConstruction of a single storey rear wraparound extension at ground floor level.Waltham Forest 252991 · Householder
Dec 2025 400 m away
Approved
12, CARLTON ROAD, E17 5RELawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railings), and roof extension above two storey outrigger, with installation of three roof lights to front roof slope. Removal of chimney. Waltham Forest 252958 · All Other
Dec 2025 250 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Grove - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Feb 2026 5.0 km away
Rooftop solar
Edmonton County School, Great Cambridge Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Jan 2024 5.1 km away
Running nearest: Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 2.1 km); Edmonton EcoPark EfW (energy from waste, 2.5 km); Deephams Sewerage Treatment Works (anaerobic digestion, 3.6 km); Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 6.4 km); King's Yard (biomass, 6.8 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Priory Court, WalthamstowUtility asset works · BT · Two-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 450 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Nov 2025 16.7 km away
Decided
M25 junction 28 improvementsHighways · To the west of Brentwood in Essex, at the intersection of the M25, the A12 and the A1023
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.