Can I get retrospective building control?

Yes, you can get retrospective building control approval. If you didn’t apply for building regs approval for the work before, or perhaps building work carried out by the previous owner didn’t have the relevant completion certificates, you can apply for ‘regularisation’ – retrospective approval.

Does Waltham Forest require planning permission?

When do I need planning permission for a HMO in Waltham Forest? A change of use from any existing use (including dwellinghouses) to either a small scale HMO (Use Class C4) or a large scale HMO (sui generis) will always require planning permission.

Do you need planning permission to build in Waltham Forest?

You might need to get building regulations approval if you want to build in Waltham Forest. Building regulations are standards for designing and constructing buildings to make sure they’re safe and healthy for people who use them. Building regulations approval is different from planning permission. You must tell us if you plan to:

Where can I get postcode for Waltham Forest?

We’ve matched the postcode London Borough of Waltham Forest . You can get information on their website. Is this page useful? Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.

When did the new building regulations come into force?

The current building regulations charges are detailed in the London Borough of Waltham Forest Building Regulations Charges Scheme No. 1 2010, which came into force on 01/10/2010.

What does planning and building control do for You?

Planning looks at the use of the land and decides whether the proposed building work can go ahead, and in what capacity. Building control is concerned with the technical side such as making sure building regulations are upheld and public safety is maintained. Do I need planning permission?